“A friend doesn't go on a diet because you are fat." - Erma Bombeck Episode Summary:In this delicious episode of Cooking with Nancy O, Nancy and Rick use fresh ingredients from their tower garden to prepare both sweet and savory breakfast tacos. Both recipes are quick, easy, and adaptable to different tastes and dietary preferencesTune in to create these culinary delights for the whole family! Check out Nancy’s YouTube page to see the full cooking show and get even more out of this episode! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVlpkhwYOxk In This Episode:
- Tower-to-table tacos
- Homegrown strawberries vs store-bought
- sweet strawberry taco recipe
- savory vegetable taco recipe
- the value of having fresh-grown fruits and vegetables all year round
- Making Sweet and Savory Tacos with Fresh Garden Produce
Today’s Recipes:Tower-to-Table TacosSweet Strawberry Taco:Ingredients:
- Fresh strawberries (store-bought or homegrown)
- 6-inch tortillas
- Cream cheese
- Yogurt
- Honey
- Cinnamon
- Basil (optional for added flavor)
- Butter (for browning tortillas)
Instructions:
- Wash and hull the strawberries. Slice them into desired sizes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, yogurt, honey, and cinnamon. Add basil if desired.
- Brown the tortillas in a skillet with butter until they have a slight crunch.
- Spread the cream cheese and yogurt mixture onto the tortillas.
- Add sliced strawberries on top.
- Optional: Sprinkle with additional basil for extra flavor.
- Fold the taco and enjoy the delicious sweet strawberry taco.
Savory Vegetable Taco:Ingredients:
- Scrambled eggs (without cheese for lower fat content)
- Fresh vegetables (peppers, kale, celery)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6-inch tortillas
- Basil (optional for added flavor)
Instructions:
- Scramble eggs in a pan with a bit of milk. Season with salt and pepper.
- Layer tortillas with scrambled eggs and fresh vegetables (peppers, kale, celery).
- Add a little bit of basil for additional flavor.
- Fold the taco and enjoy the savory vegetable taco.
Note: You can always experiment with variations, such as adding blueberries or blackberries to the sweet taco or adjusting the seasoning according to personal preferences. These tacos are versatile, easy to make, and showcase the use of fresh ingredients, particularly those grown in a tower garden. Get in Touch with Nancy O:
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