Burnaby Community Kitchens

  Here is a relatively easy project that can deliver what may be the best tortillas you’ve ever had: Masa harina mixed with water and a little fat, left to rest for a while, then pressed and griddled. The recipe makes 12 to 16, enough for a taco party. printer-friendly recipe YIELD 12 to 16 tortillas     INGREDIENTS 1 ½   cups masa harina ¼   teaspoon salt 2   tablespoons vegetable oil, lard or butter   About 1 cup hot water, or more as needed   Flour for kneading   PREPARATION Combine the masa and salt in a bowl; stir in the oil. Slowly stream in the water while mixing with your hand or a wooden spoon until the dough comes together into a ball. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until it is smooth and elastic — just a minute or two. Wrap in plastic, and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or up to a few hours. Break off pieces of the dough (you’re shooting for 12 to 16 tortillas total), and lightly f...

  We also chatted about Wendy’s Street Corn recipe.  Here’s the link that she has kindly forwarded to me: https://letsdishrecipes.com/ mexican-street-corn-torchys- copycat/  

These are savoury muffins that contain healthy vegetables! makes 12 Ingredients: 1 bunch kale, cleaned and torn into 2-inch pieces ½ cup cooking oil or butter, melted 1 cup flour 1 cup cornmeal 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons honey or sugar 1 jalepeno pepper, seeded and finely diced or 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels ½ cup cheese, grated (optional) Directions: Blanch or steam kale until tender and bright green.  Coarsely chop kale by hand or in food processor.  You will need one cup for this recipe. Preheat oven to 375° F.  Line or grease muffin pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk together oil, milk, eggs and honey/sugar.  Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in kale, jalepeno, corn and cheese.  If desired, you can add a little extra cheese to the top. Divide batter evenly among mu...