Guest guest Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 This is really up to them. Ask them. You can make beans and rice with mild salsa, they are delicious warmed with butter, I will warm one, spread hemo butter on it and wrap around a banana. You can use condiments and wrap around a tofu dog. Fry them and make tacos or tostadas. Or use them steamed and make soft tacos. I'm in L.A. and we use tortilla for just about anything. Donna --- On Wed, 11/19/08, Richard Menec <menecraj wrote: Richard Menec <menecraj ideas for corn tortillas, anyone? Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 11:55 AM Okay, my 8-yr old boy had his first taste of tortillas, and he liked them! So I found a beautiful old cast-iron 7 " round tortilla press, plated with stainless steel. I just picked up a bag of minsa (nixtamilized corn masa mix), and have the instructions on the bag for making the tortillas, which I'd like to do tonight. Question is, what sort of fillings have folks found that their kids like? thanks in advance! Richard Menec, Winnipeg, Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Richard, I've found that kids like tortillas better than bread. They love the idea of wrapping up the little *bundles* with their favorite fillings. I say give them a choice. Place bowls of their favorites on the table and let them choose. My favorite is a piece of soy cheese and lettuce. The flower tortilla makes a great peanut butter and jelly *wrap*. So easy to carry with and eat anywhere. Now that you have the masa why not try making tamales. They are just fantastic home made and you can fill them with rice, beans or even a fruit mix. Deanna in Colorado ********************************************************************** " Richard Menec " <menecraj wrote: Okay, my 8-yr old boy had his first taste of tortillas, and he liked them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 What I do with maseca is make pupusas. Just make two separate corn tortillas with a tortilla maker 9or by hand and a rolling pin). Press the two tortillas together with something in the center. Black beans and cheese is a popular one, could be any type of beans, cheese, vegetables like peppers or zucchini. Then you pan fry the 'pupusa' on each side until golden, sometimes it puffs up. , " Richard Menec " <menecraj wrote: > > Okay, my 8-yr old boy had his first taste of tortillas, and he liked them! > So I found a beautiful old cast-iron 7 " round tortilla press, plated with > stainless steel. I just picked up a bag of minsa (nixtamilized corn masa > mix), and have the instructions on the bag for making the tortillas, which > I'd like to do tonight. > Question is, what sort of fillings have folks found that their kids like? > > thanks in advance! > Richard Menec, Winnipeg, Canada > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 -Well, my DS of course, likes me*t in his tacos, but I made a vegetarian version and he liked it as well. Warm Honeyed Black bean and Corn Salsa filling-makes 6-8 servings (depends on how much you stuff in your tortilla) 2T. olive oil 1 medium red onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 t. ground cumin salt and pepper juice of 2 limes 3 heaping teaspoons of honey or agave nectar 1 t. chili powder 1 c. corn frozen or canned 1 15oz can black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2c. vegetable stock 3T. cilantro, chopped 4-6 c. of baby spinach Corn Tortillas Saute in skillet over med. heat, olive oil, onion, garlic, cumin, dash s/p till softened (about 3 min.). Add corn and veg stock; stir for about 3 min. Then add, black beans. In separate bowl, mix lime juice, honey, chili powder, dash s/p, and add to skillet. Toss in cilantro and spinach. Stir until spinach is a bit wilted. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Scoop into an over-the-stove-heated corn tortilla w/a dash of Tapatio if like. Yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Hi Richard, My family's favorite corn tortilla recipe is called Layered Enchiladas: 27 to 36 ounces spaghetti sauce 1/4 t cumin (or to taste) 12 corn tortillas, cut in half 1/2 to 1 lb cheddar cheese, grated 1/4 cup chopped onion, sauteed 30 oz refried beans 2 oz sliced olives Pour sauce into a mixing bowl and mix in the cumin. Heat 8 tortilla halves on flat griddle and dip in sauce, then lay on bottom of 9x13 casserole dish. Layer with sauteed onions and then 1/3 of the cheese. Second layer is another 8 dipped tortilla halves topped with refried beans and then 1/3 of the cheese. Last layer is the final 8 dipped tortilla halves, then olives, then the rest of the cheese. Usually there is a small amount of sauce left at the end and I pour that on top (optional). Bake at 350* for 30 minutes. --- On Wed, 11/19/08, Richard Menec <menecraj wrote: Richard Menec <menecraj ideas for corn tortillas, anyone? Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 12:55 PM Okay, my 8-yr old boy had his first taste of tortillas, and he liked them! So I found a beautiful old cast-iron 7 " round tortilla press, plated with stainless steel. I just picked up a bag of minsa (nixtamilized corn masa mix), and have the instructions on the bag for making the tortillas, which I'd like to do tonight. Question is, what sort of fillings have folks found that their kids like? thanks in advance! Richard Menec, Winnipeg, Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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