This is an "OK" burrito -- reliable, fast, and standard. It's certainly worth making (especially if you need a quick fix for a meal), but don't expect any of the flavors to knock your socks off. In other words, this isn't "serving for guests" material.

While the black bean salsa had a good thing going, I'd strongly recommend adding more punch to this recipe by layering in some kind of corn-based salsa (in addition to the beans) for more flavor. And don't be afraid of using pepper jack -- it adds a necessary flavor to the burrito.

November 13, 2008

This is a great boiling sauce with layered flavors (definitely use the boil for extra veggies!) and a sinfully delicious butter sauce for dipping. Great finishing touch to a mild but tasty boil.

September 4, 2008

This is a nice, mild recipe. The sauce is gentle enough for delicate tilapia, but sufficient enough to provide flavor.  On the down side, the sauce is oily and runny. The extra juice and oil made the dish beg for more texture. Overall -- a nice way to serve tilapia.

The next time I prepare it, I'll likely make a citrus salad using the basting sauce for the fish as the sauce for the citrus salad and top the fish with the salad.

September 2, 2008

This is an easy, tasty ceviche recipe. What I appreciated the most was that the snapper came out flavorful, but not totally overwhelmed by the citrus. Some ceviche can become sour from the citrus, but this recipe held up well, thanks to a bulk of additional ingredients (be sure to use red onion, so the sweetness curbs the rest of the flavors). My only recommendations for changes: use 3 cloves of garlic, 3-5 tablespoons of cilantro, and 1 tsp of cumin. Give it a try.

August 11, 2008

Even with the crunch of the cabbage, these tacos are missing something. It's a good recipe--but not an exceptional one. I tried the recipe as is, to truly experience it. When I make in the future, I'll add chopped onions vs. minced for texture, 2 small jalapenos vs. 1 for zing, and *maybe* a few cellophane noodles per taco for crunch (the texture of the tacos was too creamy). Certainly give these tacos a try -- the snapper makes for a tasty, healthy meal.

May 6, 2008

A nice gumbo, although a little too soupy. Consider adding a touch more flour.

May 5, 2008