Fried Green Tomatoes plus 1 more

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 03:29 PM PDT

Buttermilk Marinated Fried Green Tomatoes

Ever since I discovered green tomatoes I have been hooked and in particular to fried green tomatoes! Unfortunately around here green tomatoes are usually only available for a few weeks at the end of the summer so when that time of year rolls around I make the most of it. Fried green tomatoes are so simple to make and yet so addictively good with that crispy cornmeal coating! You pretty much just need to soak the sliced green tomatoes in butter milk for a while, batter them up in a seasoned cornmeal mixture and then fry them until they are nice and golden brown. (With respect to frying them, oil would definitely be the healthier option but bacon grease would be the tastier way to go.) As good as they are by themselves, a tasty remoulade sauce is always a tasty addition!

Tip: They key to fried green tomatoes it to make sure that the tomato slices are not too thick to ensure that they get cooked all the way through.

Buttermilk Marinated Fried Green Tomatoes

Tangy green tomatoes dipped in buttermilk and cornmeal and then fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside.

Servings: makes 2+ servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

2 green tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup masa harina (corn flour) or flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
salt and pepper (or creole seasoning) to taste
oil or bacon grease for frying

Directions

Soak the tomato slices in the buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
Mix the flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper.
Pull the tomato slices out of the buttermilk dredge them in the cornmeal mixture.
Fry the tomato slices in oil over medium heat until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minute per side.

Use in:
Fried Green Tomatoes with Shrimp Remoulade
Fried Green Tomatoes with Crab Remoulade
Fried Green Tomato and Shrimp Remoulade Po Boy

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Fajita Burgers

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 03:20 AM PDT

Not too long after I last made fajitas I came across this recipe for fajita burgers on Good Life Eats which sounded really good. I always enjoy playing around with different flavours or themes for burgers and I particularly liked the sound of a tasty texmex burger topped with tender sauteed onions and peppers. With the days starting to get cooler, it was time to get the burgers in and this weekend I got the chance to make them.

These burgers start out with all beef patties that are flavoured with salsa, taco seasoning and a healthy does of fresh cilantro which I covered with slices of pepper jack cheese that were added just at the end of cooking. Next up was the sauteed onions and peppers which I flavoured with even more taco seasoning. At this point the burgers are good to go but you don't have to stop there as you can easily add any of your favourite fajita or taco fillings and I went with some roasted tomatillo and avocado salsa. Luckily corn is still in season and I served the burgers with some fresh corn on the cob topped with cilantro lime butter.

Fajita Burgers

Tasty all beef burgers served fajita style with sauteed onions and peppers and your fajita toppings of choice.

Servings: makes 4 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound medium ground beef
1 tablespoon taco seasoning or 1/2 package of store bought
1/4 cup salsa
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 handful cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon oil
2 onions, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 tablespoon taco seasoning or 1/2 package of store bought
1/4 cup water or broth
1 handful cilantro, chopped
4 buns
4 slices pepper jack cheese
1 cup salsa (optional)
1 cup guacamole (optional)
sour cream (optional)

Directions

Mix the ground beef, taco seasoning, salsa, Worcestershire sauce and cilantro.
Form into 4 patties 3/4 inches thick and press your thumb into the middle to form a depression on top prevent bulging.
Brush the patties with oil, place on grill and cook until golden brown and slightly charred, about 3-5 minutes per side.
Set aside, cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
Add the onions and peppers and saute until tender, about 4-7 minutes.
Mix in the taco seasoning and water and simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated.
Assemble burgers with condiments of choice and enjoy!