What do you want in your Taco?

Re:What do you want in your Taco? (pnwchef)

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:42:35 GMT

Ed, I normally get good marking and crust, but, I get the steaks cut a inch think. The Flank was pretty thin, so that was one problem..............I had the left over meat in a steak, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich this morning, now, talk about good, that was good..............take care.....Bill

Re:What do you want in your Taco? (mar52)

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:39:37 GMT

Bill, I noticed that the cilantro was in pickable size... the only way it should be used.

I appreciate your efforts.

Re:What do you want in your Taco? (EdSails)

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:24:03 GMT

pnwchef

I want the kind of crust Peter Lugers gets on my steak. They blast it in a 800 degree broiler, I wonder if they have any of those on sale for home use. I like cooking with high heat, The Flank steak and all the other steaks I have are melt in your mouth tender, all I need to do is flash cook the outside and the inside is rare to med rare. I had a steer processed we had them hang the side for 26 days, there is no going back, the meat is excellent.
I still need to do the Shawarma you made a few yrs ago. I know you also wanted to get the brown crusty bits on the outside of the meat. I think you did a great job with it.............Bill

maybe I'm just lucky or I've got it down now, but I get a nice crust on steaks (actually perfect grill marks). Had some T-bones last night that were perfect. What I am wondering is if you use the cast iron on a propane grill set on high. I have done that before and it works well to give a crust on meats.

Re:What do you want in your Taco? (pnwchef)

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:18:19 GMT

Michael Hoffman

Bill, I'm allergic to mushrooms.

I thought that may have cleared up from your post 13 hrs ago. Thanks for the update......Tell Lisa I will send her some meat if she would make a nice Beef Stroganoff with extra mushrooms.......

Re:What do you want in your Taco? (Michael Hoffman)

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:54:57 GMT

Bill, I'm allergic to mushrooms.

Re:What do you want in your Taco? (pnwchef)

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:03:58 GMT

EdSails

Bill,
Even though it wasn't grilled it still looks delicious. My cast iron flattop for the stove is flat on one side and stripped on the other. Makes perfect grill marks and fits right on two burners. You might grab one for the house00000as long as you have a gas stove they work great.

Michael,
You don't like mushrooms? But I thought you grew up in the 60's?

Hi Ed, I have one of the flat grill/ grooved grill at my other home........The stove top we have now you can't use case Iron, needless to say, WHAT THE HELL IS IT GOOD FOR. OK, I feel better now.............Ed I thought I would get a nice fast crust because of the oil in the marinade being on the outside of the flank. I want the kind of crust Peter Lugers gets on my steak. They blast it in a 800 degree broiler, I wonder if they have any of those on sale for home use. I like cooking with high heat, The Flank steak and all the other steaks I have are melt in your mouth tender, all I need to do is flash cook the outside and the inside is rare to med rare. I had a steer processed we had them hang the side for 26 days, there is no going back, the meat is excellent.
I still need to do the Shawarma you made a few yrs ago. I know you also wanted to get the brown crusty bits on the outside of the meat. I think you did a great job with it.............Bill

Mar..........I put extra Cilantro in the Marinade in your honor. It can be taken off for grilling, you can have your cake, and not eat it too...................A good way to use the cilantro stems is in a marinade.................................Bill

Re:What do you want in your Taco? (mar52)

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 02:03:40 GMT

Beautiful plate!

Re:What do you want in your Taco? (EdSails)

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 01:03:09 GMT

Bill,
Even though it wasn't grilled it still looks delicious. My cast iron flattop for the stove is flat on one side and stripped on the other. Makes perfect grill marks and fits right on two burners. You might grab one for the house00000as long as you have a gas stove they work great.

Michael,
You don't like mushrooms? But I thought you grew up in the 60's?

Re:What do you want in your Taco? (Michael Hoffman)

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 20:33:54 GMT

Mushrooms? Don't you know that I'm allergic to mushrooms?

Re:What do you want in your Taco? (pnwchef)

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 20:32:21 GMT

The Flank steak was tender, with a nice taste from the marinade, But, it was windy and I had to cook it inside. My broiler sucks, I wanted to get a good fast char on the outside, but it didn't do what I wanted. The rest was fine, I sauteed the red and green peppers, mushrooms and onions coated in a spicy mexican dry rub.

Re:What do you want in your Taco? (lleechef)

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 18:59:37 GMT

It'll be worth it......to eat those lovely tacos! Besides, when MH told Al the Mayor that we were together his comment was, "Well somebody has to spend your millions!"

Re:What do you want in your Taco? (EdSails)

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 18:53:26 GMT

With the price of gas here right now, you'll need to sell the house so they can drive from Orange County to Los Angeles!

Michael Hoffman

Sounds as if you're going to have one hell of a roadtrip. I guess I'm going to have to sell the house to pay for your adventure.

Re:What do you want in your Taco? (Michael Hoffman)

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 18:17:43 GMT

Sounds as if you're going to have one hell of a roadtrip. I guess I'm going to have to sell the house to pay for your adventure.

Re:What do you want in your Taco? (lleechef)

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 18:14:37 GMT

Ed,
Well, if you insist! I suppose we could be persuaded......and since it's on the way to Alaska, a stop to see pnwchef for a flank steak taco too.

Re:What do you want in your Taco? (EdSails)

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 17:43:40 GMT

Neither of you can leave here until you have some of my steamed local rock crabs.

lleechef

Annie when do we leave??
After we have Ed's cod tacos we can meander on up to Alaska and sample the rockfish and halibut tacos made by Noodles on the Loose. Now that's a roadtrip!

Re:What do you want in your Taco? (EdSails)

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 17:35:22 GMT

Looks like a great start!

pnwchef

Flank steak in a Mexican Marinade.........be back later..........for some tacos

Re:What do you want in your Taco? (pnwchef)

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 15:23:52 GMT

Flank steak in a Mexican Marinade.........be back later..........for some tacos

Re:What do you want in your Taco? (lleechef)

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 10:22:53 GMT

Annie when do we leave??
After we have Ed's cod tacos we can meander on up to Alaska and sample the rockfish and halibut tacos made by Noodles on the Loose. Now that's a roadtrip!

Re:What do you want in your Taco? (ann peeples)

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 03:25:19 GMT

I think Lisa and I have a road trip on the horizon-without Michael and Bob!

Re:What do you want in your Taco? (iluvcfood)

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 23:04:29 GMT

You mean like this................

Re:What do you want in your Taco? (CCinNJ)

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:19:08 GMT

That's a whole lotta condiment cups!

Re:What do you want in your Taco? (1bbqboy)

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:11:44 GMT

iluvcfood

Chorizo Burritos today with a Quesadilla..................

Why didn't you open them up so we could see them? Tease....

Re:What do you want in your Taco? (lleechef)

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 20:51:41 GMT

Michael Hoffman

If Lisa is ever able to get me kicking and screaming to California we'd love to take you up on the offer.

I'm not taking him kicking and screaming anywhere! Ed, I'll fly to CA and eat my share and his share of your beautiful tacos!!!

Re:What do you want in your Taco? (1bbqboy)

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 20:26:05 GMT

Sometimes I like a good old American Taco in a hard shell with
hamburger, lettuce, beans and cheddar.
If I'm going to the Taqueria I like Chorizo, Al Pastor, Buche, and Carne Asada.
The best fish tacos I had were from a guy here who was originally from Mexico City and poached a whole filet in a wonderful sauce. Much different than the usual fried or grilled, though I love those too.

Re:What do you want in your Taco? (Michael Hoffman)

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 18:02:46 GMT

If Lisa is ever able to get me kicking and screaming to California we'd love to take you up on the offer.

Re:What do you want in your Taco? (EdSails)

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 17:52:12 GMT

Thank you, Michael. maybe I'll make them when you and Lisa come out to California to visit!

Michael Hoffman

Ed,
Very, very nice.

Re:What do you want in your Taco? (Michael Hoffman)

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:47:19 GMT

Ed,
Very, very nice.

Re:What do you want in your Taco? (EdSails)

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:30:57 GMT

Thanks, Bill. I love mango salsa. I also like making scallop ceviche with mango chunks in it. Try it some time!

pnwchef

Ed, I see your passion for food coming back like a herd of Buffalo stampeding through the plains. Your pictures and description make me want to run out and get some........I like the grilling of the fish, I think you a found a way to make Mexican food healthy..............Anthony's in Seattle cooks the fish on a char broiler, I like the grill mark look of the fish. They also make a Mango salsa that sounds good. ..............Great job buddy, I'm sure everyone loved it..................Bill

Re:What do you want in your Taco? (EdSails)

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:29:01 GMT

Thanks, Noodles. Ling cod sounds good! Show us some pictures. I am sure they will be delicious!

Noodles on the Loose

Ed, those look fantastic! I have Ling in the fridge and think we'll be having fish tacos tonight.

Re:What do you want in your Taco? (EdSails)

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:26:56 GMT

mar52

Beautiful tacos, Ed.

How many can you eat?

(Glad to see the separation of onion and cilantro)

Thanks, Marlene. I kept it down to four tacos last night. The shrimp cocktails helped fill me up!