Because we had a very burgers and tacos party weekend, gigs at a Lebanese restaurant, and a coffee house, there are a ton of left over foods around and no need for the usual crock pot goodness this week. I am a huge fan of mix and match leftovers! So, how about a very special Nomday post about all the crazy foods from the weekend?
Mijana
Friday night, Roza and Shaharazad Dance Company invited bint Hazine for a show at Mijana, out at the Tempe end of Scottsdale Road. The décor is fantastic, and the food is amazing, unfortunately, the service leaves a lot to be desired. Do not go here if you are in a hurry. Jess and I ordered the hummus and bread, it took more than twenty minutes to arrive at the table. Granted they did have a show going on, but it wasn’t that crazy. The hummus was perfect though, and I loved that the pita breads were all puffed up and warm!
Next Coffee
I love performing at Next Coffee (59th Ave & Utopia) because this place is so chill and friendly. The service is amazing no matter how hopping it gets and, most important, they are home to the Chailua! It is just what it sounds like, a hot chai tea with a shot of Kalua, a-maz-ing!
Tacos by Max
For those who love homemade tacos, but still use the standard taco seasoning, try this variation and I can promise you will think before ever returning to the boxed powders.
¼ cup ground Cumin
3 cloves crushed garlic
Salt & pepper to taste
1 ½ - 2 cups water
Combine spices in water. Brown meat (ground turkey or beef works great) in skillet. Add spices to meat and finish cooking.
Now, I am taking this recipe from what I observed over Max’s shoulder so it may not be perfect measurement, but I promise. The right balance and it is amazing!
I promise next week we will be back on crock pot schedule, but it is nice to have a little change of pace now and again. Now, I am off to see how I can best combine the remaining cacciatore sauce, taco meat, and hummus to make something really interesting.
Okay, maybe not.
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