Blue Apron ~ Mexican Beef Quesadillas

I love Mexican food, and my friend who tried this dish said it was Yummy.  Indeed.  This dish of Mexican Beef Quesadillas with Creamy Corn and Shishito Pepper Salsa was delicious.  Quesadillas are always a winner with me, so that was a no-brainer.

The Creamy Corn Salas was excellent!  Fresh corn cut off the cob and the Shishito peppers, which were thinly sliced, were gently sautéed, then mixed in a tangy lime creme fraiche dressing.  The end result was superb.  I just wish there had been more for tonight's meal.  A definite winner.

Made:  August 31, 2016

5 Stars.

Blue Apron ~ Empanadas de Picadillo

Empanadas de Picadillo are savory pastry turnovers.  These were served with a spiced ground beef and baked until a crispy golden brown.  This was served with a fresh tomato-cucumber salad and lime creme for dipping.  The cucumber was partially peeled, giving the salad both additional color and texture.

The Mexican Spice Blend consisted of equal parts:

     Ancho Chili Pepper
     Smoked Paprika

     Garlic Powder

     Ground Cumin

     Dried Oregano

Made: July 12

4 Stars

Blue Apron ~ Enchiladas Suizas

Enchiladas suizas, or Swiss Enchiladas, are named after the Swiss immigrants to Mexico.  Who knew?  They added as "taste of home" as it were by adding dairy to the Mexican cuisine.  These enchiladas were stuffed with zucchini, poblano pepper and jasmine rice that had been combined with a bit of sour cream.  They were then topped with a lime, tomatillo-based and sour cream salsa verde, or green sauce and baked.  The end result was delicious.  My enchiladas, however, did not look the way enchiladas should look because the corn tortillas were too dry.  I'll know next time to be sure they are damp and flexible.

4 Stars

Made: July 6, 2016

Blue Apron ~ Crispy Cod Tacos

Crispy Cod Tacos with Chipotle-Cabbage Slaw.  The fish didn't turn out all that well, and I wasn't crazy about the flour tortillas, but the chipotle-cabbage slaw was delicious.

2 Stars


May 7, 2016

Blue Apron ~ Summer Squash Quesadillas

This meal was supposed to be a squash and squash blossom quesadilla, however, the squash blossoms turned to mush.  I assume it is a function of the refrigerator, which is on its last leg.

The edible flowers are supposed to add a subtly, savor flavor the dish.  I'll have to try this dish again when the squash blossoms are in season.

Anyway, the squash quesadillas were tasty.  It was accompanied by Mexican-style corn on the cob, which was really delicious.

This dish was good, easy and quick to prepare, but not my favorite.

3 Stars