Tacos de Camarones con Platano Amarillo (Shrimp Tacos with Yellow Plantains)

Thursday's treat!!!

When you find yellow platanos (plantains) in good shape and on sale at that you should I would even say you must grab them.

I have loved them since I was a kid and my daughter has followed right behind me.

I was in Brooklyn the other night on grandma duty when I picked up a few. When I got home lil mama was like "oh you must do something with them and that tortilla pack we have".

I was all for it because I knew it would be quick dinner and clean up.

Ingredients:

-1 yellow plantain (large)

-shrimps peeled, pre-cooked and ready to go (amount depends on serving size and people)

-salt

-oil

-tortilla pack (soft or hard shell depends on texture you prefer)

In medium pot I added some water, a pinch of salt and about 16 large shrimps bought that to a boil.

As that was happening I sliced the plantain evenly into quarter size, 1/2 inch slices.

Used my small skillet added cooking oil and bought that to frying temp.

You must make sure oil is just right or the plantains will burn too quickly and not cook inside. You do not want that!

I usually test it by taking a plantain and dunking tip in oil if I hear the sizzle we ready to go lol.

Don't drop them in the oil either or you will splash yourself and that is not a good look. Place them evenly spaced, lower flame slightly and cook till they start to get some color. You want a nice toasty shade, crispy ends but not burnt.

Turn them over for a few more minutes, done. Turn off flame, remove them from skillet and place them on a plate with a paper towel to soak some of the excess oil.

I then turned toaster oven on and turned knob to bake.

I placed 2 tortillas in tray for a few minutes just enough to be warm and easy to manage.

After a few minutes I removed and started to build my Taco.

I kept mine simple with just the shrimps and plantains but lil mama went another route with hers.

I was too busy eating I forgot to take pics of her creation. She added avocado and balsamic vinegerette.

There you have it. Quick, simple and easy.

Not a lot of clean up and very filling.

You can try adding so many different things. I want to try making them with avocado, shredded cheese and cranberries!!!

Enjoy.

Always stress free xo

Macaroni Salad

Thursday's Treat, enjoy!!!

Two weeks ago this was my Saturday.

So I'm home it's Saturday afternoon, I've been up since 9am.

I practiced Yoga, I cleaned the house, Lil mama and I were gonna head to the beach for some sun but she is still taking her meds and healing is coming along but her sleep is a bit off so we opted out.

Instead I geared myself up for dealing with the Grandma and seeing how the home attendant changes are coming along.
Visit was loud, repetitious and a patience tester. She was and has been very irritated about the changes to the women who care for her and all the new arrangements. She let me know the moment I turned the doorknob, not that I haven't been hearing about it for the past 6 days.
Anyway, I bared with it put the groceries away, spoke to the woman who will be there 2 days out of 7, prepared her medications, attempted small talk, gave her a kiss goodbye and called it a wrap.

Got home Lil mama was up and cheery by now it was around 6:30, I was not in the mood to tackle any heavy meals. As it turns out a friend was dropping over for a visit wanted to see how Lil mama was coming along.
What can I put together quickly that won't interfere with our visit time? And maybe watching a movie?
I decided on a Macaroni Salad.

Now as I said this was thought of quickly so I didn't take my usual prep pics but I took pics of finished product.
So here goes, you will need:
-3 cups of dry elbow pasta ( more or less depends on amount of people)
-1 large cucumber
-2 tomatoes (plum size, again adjust according to what available)
-Montarray Jack Cheese
-dried Cranberries
-2 tablespoons Mayo
-large bowl

We boil the pasta about 10 minutes, drain the water, set aside.
On cutting board we remove skin from cucumber and chop. Use whichever method you like circle, slices, etc... Just as long as the pieces are not chunky, you want them to blend in, especially if you have a picky eater.
The same goes for the tomatoes and cheese.
Grab the bowl pour in the pasta, add the cucumbers, tomatoes, cheese, sprinkle in the cranberries to your taste and drop the tablespoons of mayo.
Mix well, I like to use the folding method so everything gets covered with the mayo.
Refrigerate for about 1/2 hour and serve.
Done!!!
Quick and easy, Lil mama gave it 2 thumbs up bandage and all ❤️.
Btw...movie was also awesome, we finally saw The Woman in Black with Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter).

Always stress free xo