App. w/Margarita's
My boyfriend and I were invited to get together with another couple this weekend. It's the first time I am meeting them and I love how my fella acts so proud when I cook for his family and friends. Anyway...Margarita's will be the cocktail of the day and I want to bring something that is a good pairing with tequila, make ahead and unique. (not chips and salsa) Any recommendations from my new foodie friends?
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14 Comments:
Guacamole-- of course.
And maybe a nice Mexican shrimp cocktail or tiny shrimp tostadas.
CJ McD at 6:18PM on 07/15/09
Chorizo bites, chipotle and black bean dip, quesadillas, jalapeno poppers (home made), ceviche, chile rellenos-cheese bites (like egg fritatta with poblano chiles, cut bite sized), corn and black bean salsa, skewers of grilled seafood or pork with a fruit salsa (mango, pineapple....)
CJ McD at 6:29PM on 07/15/09
These may not be "unique," depending on where you're from.
However, for Margarita nights my wife will generally make either Nachos (the good kind with ground beef and cream cheese and jalapenos,) Taquitos, or Quesadillas,
All 3 of those go great with cream cheese, avocado, and jalapenos.
AyeEat at 6:29PM on 07/15/09
The problem with guacamole as a make-ahead is the color. I would beware of that.
nightowl at 6:29PM on 07/15/09
MMMMM, Shrimp Cocktail and Tostadas sounds excellent. Thanx. I'll let cha know.
playin at 6:39PM on 07/15/09
This is great I am loving the foodie forum, keep it coming and I'll let you know how things work out.
playin at 6:40PM on 07/15/09
Shrimp Cocktail. . . with lime.
betteirene at 8:41PM on 07/15/09
Best ever app with Top Shelf Margaritas, tamales. I will warn you that they are a lot of work done properly. Best done over two days and with at least one kitchen assistant. That being said, at least once a year I will make a batch of around 5-7 dozen depending on the protein. They freeze well and can then be steamed on site.
Ask and I will dig out the tamale blog links. I think I have a pork and green chile, a chipotle beef, and a chicken green chile.
climbhighak at 9:13PM on 07/15/09
cerviche..... yum!
caligirl24 at 9:46PM on 07/15/09
i make a guacamole with crab meat in it.... your favorite recipe of guacamole with a good quality crab meat folded in.... never any leftovers on this one.
pooch at 11:27PM on 07/15/09
Excellent suggestions, now I need to decide which way to go. Wither way I'll be "playin" in the kitchen this weekend!
playin at 8:11AM on 07/16/09
Shrimp cocktail with mango/orange/ lime salsa. I just made some of the salsa with mango and orange chunks (small), fresh lime juice, tomatoes and red onions (small dice), cilantro (you can use flat leaf parsley if cilantro is not your thing) and for heat I used a combo of a small amount of hot sauce and fresh minced jalapeno.
finsbigfan at 8:56AM on 07/16/09
Shrimp sauteed with lime and mini tacos with a filling of your choice - maybe spicy chipotle chicken with diced tomatoes, and a bit of sour cream.
yayfood at 10:25AM on 07/16/09
FYI: to solve the guacamole changing color dilemma, just take a piece of saran wrap and place it DIRECTLY onto the top of the guacamole. Make sure no air bubbles are under it and you'll be fabulosa!
nichole at 4:10PM on 07/17/09