My husband came home yesterday and, as is always the case, time has sped up. I guess it's because when we are together we have so much fun. (I can hear the collective, "Awwww" and sense the collective eye rolling as well).
One of the things we have always enjoyed doing in the evenings has been cooking. Even before the kids I remember this was our budget date night of choice and it has definitely come in handy after having kids, when money is allotted to more important things than movies and other expensive date ventures. So, per his request, my husband wanted to have what he calls "street tacos" which are just tacos cooked at home from scratch. This time we took the "scratch" part one step further and did the corn tortillas ourselves. Now, if you've never attempted homemade corn tortillas, do not be intimidated or dismayed! It is NOT hard and you will NEVER EVER want to eat the pasty, gummy, and sometimes crumbly store bought version again. I promise you.
We don't have a tortilla press, we just used the rolling pin and tossed them into our cast iron skillet and flipped them once and they turned out simply fantastic. That roasted corn smell with toasty edges and just enough pliability to load it up with shredded beef and cilantro and cheese and homemade pico de gallo with a splash of fresh lime perfect to fold up. When you bite into it, that's when you know. That perfect corn taste with just enough bite, but not gummy or chewy, JUST RIGHT, super easy, and absolutely DELICIOUS.
We are compelled to make more to finish off the leftover fillings tonight... that's right, we ate the entire first batch last night. That good.
You're welcome.
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