tacos

Grilled Caesar Salad Recipe
salads

Just Grill It: Caesar Salad

I love that a classic Caesar can be whipped up in a pinch, and now that we've hit grilling season, I experimented a little by charring lettuce leaves directly on the grill.
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I love that a classic Caesar can be whipped up in a pinch, and now that we've hit grilling season, I experimented a little by charring lettuce leaves directly on the grill. By quickly grilling the romaine lettuce, I imparted a charred flavor that's irresistible with a creamy Caesar salad dressing.

Of course, every Caesar salad needs croutons, so I lightly coated slices of bread in olive oil before grilling them alongside romaine lettuce. I wasn't able to source fresh anchovies but picked up salted whole anchovies, which I rinsed and lightly grilled for a boost of fish flavor.

The result? A salad that makes for a great first course for any barbecue party — or, with grilled chicken, a complete Summer meal. Heat up the barbeque and get to grilling this Summer Caesar salad.

Steak Taco Recipe
recipes

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo With Steak Tacos!

There's something about the warm weather that makes me crave Mexican food.
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There's something about the warm weather that makes me crave Mexican food. Spicy salsa, cooling guacamole, crunchy chips, and stuffed tacos. Everything is eaten with your hands and it's just so darn delicious. Recently, I gave into a craving and made these scrumptious steak tacos.

This sort of meal is great for entertaining. You simply make (or buy) the fixings and lay them out on the dining table. Then, you grill the beef and let everyone assemble their own tacos. I like this recipe because it doesn't require any marinade time. The meat is rubbed with a flavorful mixture of spices and only takes about 10 minutes to cook.

Give this flank steak taco recipe a chance.

Ground Beef Tacos Recipe
recipes

Tex-Mex Tacos Take No Time to Make

I'm all for tacos consisting of crispy corn tortilla shells, ground beef, and cheddar cheese.
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I'm all for tacos consisting of crispy corn tortilla shells, ground beef, and cheddar cheese. This Tex-Mex favorite — inspired by the beef tacos I grew up on — may be a far cry from saucy carnitas and queso fresco, but that doesn't mean there's not room in the taco world for them to coexist!

The best part of the recipe? You'll be able to get these tacos on the table before you have time to say "giddyup." Just prep all the ingredients, and let diners customize and stuff their tacos to their liking at the table.

I made these in the style they're served at some of my favorite Tex-Mex restaurants — stuffed over the brim with lettuce and tomatoes. Care for more flavor? Add in some guacamole or salsa. I've even been known to drizzle (or more like drown) queso dip over these bad boys.

Forks will be required to scoop up the falling fillings, y'all. Get ready to dig into these Tex-Mex tacos.

Filipino Tacos Recipe | Video
POPSUGAR Food

Filipino Tacos Made With Your Leftover Roasted Chicken!

It goes without saying that leftovers can get stale and boring.
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It goes without saying that leftovers can get stale and boring. In our new show Freshedovers, cooking expert Aida Mollenkamp demonstrates how to give your leftovers a much-needed makeover, starting with shredded roast chicken. Earlier she showed us how to transform chicken into a Jamaican jerk chicken salad, and now she takes shredded rotisserie chicken for a totally different kind of spin: as the filling for Filipino-inspired tacos.

In this episode, Aida creates a garlic, ginger, and pineapple sisig — a Filipino sour marinade — to inject flavor into shredded rotisserie chicken. The result? A make-ahead, spicy-sweet taco filling that's unlike one you've ever had before. Keep watching to find out how to give your chicken a Freshedover, and then get the recipe.

Bobby Flay's Taco Tips
cooking tips

Bobby Flay's Top 4 Taco Tips

Bobby Flay may have taken top honors at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival's Burger Bash this past weekend, but it was tacos — another category he's well versed in — that he tackled at a cooking demo on Sunday.
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Bobby Flay may have taken top honors at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival's Burger Bash this past weekend, but it was tacos — another category he's well versed in — that he tackled at a cooking demo on Sunday. His passion for the subject quickly became apparent as he made spicy jerk chicken tacos topped with red cabbage slaw and habañero hot sauce as well as an enticing stone crab and orange mojo stunner. He even proclaimed them a perfect food — "you can make anything a taco," he said — later admitting that they're a food he consistently craves, especially "late at night [after he's] had a few cocktails with friends." Here are a few tips and tricks the chef had to impart:

  • Prioritize textural contrast: Both of Flay's tacos had a crunchy element: a red cabbage slaw for the jerk chicken and a deep-fried blue corn tortilla for the stone crab. He emphasized waiting until the last minute to dress the slaw so that it would stay crisp.
  • Overseason taco fillings. "Otherwise, it's going to be fighting through the tortilla," he said. A bland tortilla can overpower the other components, making for an uninteresting bite.

Keep reading for two more taco tips.

Taco Bar Ideas
party planning

Set Up the Ultimate Taco Bar For Super Bowl Sunday!

A taco bar is a fun, interactive way to serve food for any party, but it's especially perfect for Super Bowl Sunday.
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A taco bar is a fun, interactive way to serve food for any party, but it's especially perfect for Super Bowl Sunday. The flavors are warm and spiced, the ingredients are easy to prepare, and guests can serve themselves during commercial breaks. So crack open a Corona and get ready to cheer! But first: watch our video for some great taco bar tips.

Turkey Tacos Recipe
Thanksgiving

Utilize Thanksgiving Leftovers in Super-Simple Turkey Tacos

When it comes to Thanksgiving leftovers, generally I'm a purist.
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When it comes to Thanksgiving leftovers, generally I'm a purist. A simple carb-on-carb sandwich might slip into the mix, but otherwise my plate is fully loaded with reheated turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, all the fixings (heavy on the gravy), and nothing else. Don't get me wrong, this strategy is less on principle, and more a matter of practicality; if someone (wink wink) set before me a turkey pot pie or the like, I'd gobble it up with glee. But after a marathon day in the kitchen, I have little desire to repurpose leftovers in any ambitious manner.

This year, the proverbial light bulb went off: why not simply sub shredded turkey for chicken in ultra-simple hot-sauce-laden tacos? Little more than a reheat-and-assembly job, these tacos are easy as can be, immensely craveable, and might even fool family members into thinking you put forth more than the bare minimum of effort.

Keep reading for the turkey tacos recipe.

Grilled Vegetarian Tacos With Barbecued Guacamole
recipes

Fast & Easy Dinner: Veggie Tacos With Grilled Guacamole

If you're still recovering from a holiday weekend of gluttony, try a little variety on your barbecue by turning to the season's vegetable bounty for a light meatless meal of veggie tacos with grilled guacamole.
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If you're still recovering from a holiday weekend of gluttony, try a little variety on your barbecue by turning to the season's vegetable bounty for a light meatless meal of veggie tacos with grilled guacamole. This recipe, which is packed with fresh produce, calls for bell peppers, zucchini, squash, corn, and eggplant, but feel free to use your favorites, or anything that's on hand at the moment.

Grilling the ingredients for the guacamole creates more complexity, but note that the avocado spread should be cooled before serving, so plan accordingly. If you are short on time, make a more traditional version, or pick up some guacamole from the store.

These flavorful tacos are surprisingly filling; they're guaranteed to satisfy both your vegetarian and meat-loving friends. Keep reading for this colorful and delicious recipe.