Category: Wrapped in a Tortilla, a Pita, or…. Other Hand-Helds

Caribbean-Inspired Trout Tostadas with Mango Pico and Smoky Guacamole

Caribbean-Inspired Trout Tostadas with Mango Pico and Smoky Guacamole

A zesty and tropical take on tostadas, made with seared speckled trout, spicy-sweet mango pico de gallo, smoky charred corn guacamole, and spicy pickled onions.

Soft Tacos Like Mom Made (Simple Comfort Food)

Soft Tacos Like Mom Made (Simple Comfort Food)

These soft tacos were one of Mom’s go-to comfort food recipes—and they’ve stood the test of time. With a tangy, beany, savory filling and just the right amount of spice, they’re simple, satisfying, and endlessly versatile.

Make This Smoky Shrimp Toast with Aioli and Burst Tomatoes Today!

Make This Smoky Shrimp Toast with Aioli and Burst Tomatoes Today!

aioli is a critical success factor in this fabulous dish. Its creaminess and one-two punch of garlic and lemon balance perfectly with the zesty smokiness of the shrimp and the sweetness of the tomatoes.

Glover Gardens Test Kitchen: Can We Make Crepes at Home?

Glover Gardens Test Kitchen: Can We Make Crepes at Home?

Join me in the Glover Gardens Test Kitchen as I experiment with savory crepes at home using a surf and turf (shrimp and pork) approach. It worked!

Smoked Salmon and Avocado-Dill Pita

Smoked Salmon and Avocado-Dill Pita

The smoked salmon pita with avocado-dill spread is the essence of summer, whether at a picnic or a ladies’ luncheon.

Trout Tacos with Avocado Shisito Salad

Trout Tacos with Avocado Shisito Salad

A very simple grilled fish tacos recipe with a rich, bright avocado and pepper salad.

Avocado and Arugula Tostadas

Avocado and Arugula Tostadas

Avocado and Arugula Tostadas are a quick and easy but still satisfying dish for the long hot days of summer.

What’s in a Name? Turkey Cevap on a Pita

What’s in a Name? Turkey Cevap on a Pita

The Bosnian national dish, cevap, reimagined with ground turkey and Southwest spices.

Found Recipe:  Spiced Middle Eastern Lamb Patties with Pita and Yogurt from Epicurious.com

Found Recipe:  Spiced Middle Eastern Lamb Patties with Pita and Yogurt from Epicurious.com

This lamb patty pita recipe from Epicurious.com makes a super-easy, super-yummy weeknight meal.

High-Temp Eye of Round Roast Faux-Fajitas

High-Temp Eye of Round Roast Faux-Fajitas

A Fajita Craving When we’re at Little House in the Rockies, sometimes we have to substitute ingredients and combine things we wouldn’t ordinarily put together.  We were in the mood for fajitas on this trip but the country grocery store didn’t have skirt steak, so I…

Crab Quesadillas

Crab Quesadillas

OK, who doesn’t love quesadillas? They’re like a tiny, warm little sandwich your mother made for you to eat after school. Yum. Portable, finger-food, dip-able, easy to make. Did I say yum? Did I say easy? I’ve got a dozen quesadilla approaches, maybe more.  Today I’m…