Monday, April 2, 2012

link post: DIY hard taco shells

i don't cook as much as i used to do, which is disappointing;
 when i do cook, it's usually something standard, which is hardly interesting.

on the other hand, i do spend a lot more time online,
so i often find some interesting cooking links.

here is one such:
Make Your Own Baked Taco Shells, from Eating Well magazine.

Working with 6 tortillas at a time, wrap in a barely damp cloth or paper towel and microwave on High until steamed, about 30 seconds. Lay the tortillas on a clean work surface and coat both sides with cooking spray. Then carefully drape each tortilla over two bars of the oven rack. Bake at 375°F until crispy, 7 to 10 minutes.

the few times i bought store-bought hard taco shells,
at least one of them in the box was broken ..!

it's nice to know of a simple DIY hack to avoid this, while saving money at the same time.

on a related note, a friend of mine used to fry his own chips, using corn tortillas cut into wedges.  apparently you don't need much oil.  here's a sample recipe, though it's really easy: just cut and fry.