Classic Taco’s and Homemade seasoning

Menu: Classic Taco’s and Homemade seasoning

Wine: Champagne, Dry Riesling, soft Zinfandel, Tempranillo

Side Note: The more heat in the food demands greater perceived sweetness in the wine, whether from fruitiness or from residual sugar. Fruit forward wines work well with spicy tacos.

What you will need:
Ground Beef, Lettuce, tomato, your favorite cheese and taco shells…

• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Salud!
Katie Mahanes
Don’t Forget To Kiss The Cook!

Grilled Chicken with Mango Salsa, & Coconut Cilantro Rice

Main course: Grilled Chicken with Mango Salsa, Coconut Cilantro Rice

Wine: Sauvignon Blanc or Portuguese Vinho Verde

What you will need:
4 Boneless Chicken Breasts seasoned with cumin salt & pepper and grilled

Salsa
1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced (about 1 1/2 cup)
1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 Jalapeño chile, minced (include ribs and seeds for a hotter taste if desired)
1 small cucumber, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
3 Tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp chile powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If the salsa ends up being a little too hot or acidic for your taste, you can temper it by adding some diced avocado.

Coconut Cilantro Rice
1 2/3 cups water
1/3 cup light coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups uncooked instant rice
1/4 teaspoon grated lime rind
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (1/2 lime)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Combine first 3 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add rice. Cover and let stand 5 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in lime rind, juice, and cilantro. Serve topped with mango salsa

Bon Appetit!
Katie Mahanes
Don’t Forget To Kiss The Cook!