10 Regional American Foods to Try This July


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

Regional American Foods

There's nothing better than hot dogs, corn on the cob, and watermelon for the Fourth. But if you're in search of an adventure and a more creative way to celebrate, might I suggest scoping out the country's regional food scene? Whether you're in Cincinnati or Central Texas, the United States of America is a veritable chest of gastronomic treasures just waiting to be discovered. A few of my Read more

Screw-the-Snow Fish Tacos


Updated 04/04/11 6:06 AM · Posted by · 8 comments

Gluten-Free Fish Taco Recipe

Not quite feeling like Spring yet in your neck of the woods? Don't despair. Rather, follow in Fresh Tart's footsteps and cheer yourself up with gluten-free fish tacos! The weather, I promised myself I would not talk about the weather. But forget it man, this is Minnesota, and we talk about the weather.  So here it is: It rained ice last night, as John and I were on our way from not one but two Read more

Salmon Tacos Are Fast, Easy, and Fresh


Updated 02/08/12 10:50 AM · Posted by partysugar · 2 comments

Salmon Taco Recipe

Although many people hear the words "fish tacos" and immediately think of the Baja-style fried variation, I prefer fresh fish tacos. Normally I use a firm, flaky white fish, but when I found this recipe that employed salmon, I knew I had to make it. Since the salmon cooks quickly in a saute pan, it's easy enough to serve on a weeknight. Don't skip the toppings, the cabbage adds a wonderful crunch Read more

Savory Sight: Fish Tacos on the Deck


Updated 09/13/10 5:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Photo of Fish Tacos With Avocado

YumSugar Community member Nina L shared this photo of her delicious-looking fish tacos in the Savory Sights group. Inspired by the delicious grilled halibut tacos we recently made camping, we decided to re-create the meal at home. We topped simply seasoned tilapia with a deconstructed salsa — fresh peaches, mangos, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, avocado, and lime — and enjoyed them out on our Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Fish Tostadas With Chili Lime Cream


Updated 02/08/12 10:49 AM · Posted by partysugar · 1 comment

Fish Tostadas With Chili Lime Cream Recipe

While I'm a huge fan of the Baja-style fish taco, with crispy fried fish and a soft corn shell, when I make Mexican seafood dishes at home, I prefer not to fry the fish. Instead, I broil or bake it. This recipe is a perfect example of that simple technique. It tops crunchy tostada shells with broiled tilapia, shredded cabbage, and a chili lime cream. The resulting meal, which tastes healthy and Read more

Yummy Links: From Padma's Baby to Spanish Ham


Updated 05/05/10 4:04 AM · Posted by partysugar · 1 comment

Yummy Links: From Padma's Baby to Spanish Ham

Padma Lakshmi's unborn baby will have an Indian name. — Eater Learn how to make a veggie stir-fry. — Chow How delicious does almond butterscotch toffee sound? — Hostess With the Mostess Help send food to Haiti. — The Epi-Log A roundup of Southern California's fish taco chains. — Serious Eats The Food Network has announced a new show that follows the private chefs of Beverly Hills. Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Grilled Shrimp Tacos


Updated 02/08/12 10:48 AM · Posted by partysugar · 3 comments

Fast and Easy Grilled Shrimp Taco Recipe

Happy Mexican Independence Day! Although many Americans confuse Cinco de Mayo with Mexico's independence, it's actually celebrated on Sept. 16. To commemorate the occasion, how about offering your family these quick yet delicious shrimp tacos? Served on warm soft tortillas with a simple sour cream-cumin sauce, these shrimp are plump and succulent. Although the recipe requires that you grill the Read more

Fast and Easy Dinner: Fish Tacos


Updated 02/08/12 10:48 AM · Posted by partysugar · 9 comments

Fast and Easy Dinner: Fish Tacos

Sometimes Mexican food can be too rich and heavy. Not so with these fish tacos. They're high in flavor, but don't weigh you down. The recipe stuffs a soft flour tortilla with flaky white fish, a quick creamy guacamole, and a crunchy cabbage slaw. Although it calls for red snapper, any firm white fish works wonderfully. Sound delicious? Wait till you read the recipe! Do so when you read more Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Fish Tacos With Mango Salsa


Updated 02/08/12 10:48 AM · Posted by partysugar · 2 comments

Fast & Easy Dinner: Fish Tacos With Mango Salsa

Looking for a way to brighten up January's cold Winter evenings? How about spicy fish tacos with a tropical salsa?! The fish, in this case it's red snapper, is grilled instead of fried, making for a taco that is healthier and more fresh than its street food counterpart. The salsa is a mix of sweet mangoes, crunchy red onion, and hot serrano chiles. Serve with tortilla chips, guacamole, and cold Read more

Not Your Regular Nachos: Fish Taco-Bite Nachos


Updated 08/04/08 5:25 PM · Posted by partysugar · 11 comments

Not Your Regular Nachos: Fish Taco-Bite Nachos

Over the weekend, my dad made a big batch of coleslaw. Since he's going on vacation, he loaded me up with the leftovers. I've always loved the crunch of coleslaw on fish tacos, so I translated the concept of fish tacos into nachos. The final result was a delicious, bite-sized fish taco. I topped baked wheat tortillas with gruyere cheese, a creamy guacamole, and fresh fish. The coleslaw and Read more