Corena’s Kitchen
Every Wednesday at Bob's Market and Greenhouses, we share inspiring recipes that celebrate the fresh vegetables harvested from your garden. These recipes not only highlight seasonal produce but also provide creative ways to incorporate your homegrown veggies into delicious meals. Whether you’re looking for hearty salads, savory soups, or flavorful stir-fries, our weekly posts offer a variety of ideas to help you make the most of your garden bounty. Join us for culinary inspiration that transforms your garden's offerings into delightful dishes for you and your family.
Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Sauce
Simple shrimp tacos made in the air fryer. Add pickled jalapenos and hot sauce if desired.
Simple shrimp tacos made in the air fryer. Add pickled jalapenos and hot sauce if desired.
Ingredients
¼ cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon cumin
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
12 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon taco seasoning
4 (10 inch) flour tortillas, toasted
1 cup shredded cabbage
Directions
Step 1
Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, cilantro, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and salt in a small bowl. Stir until evenly combined and set aside.
Step 2
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Step 3
Pat shrimp dry using a paper towel and place into a bowl. Add olive oil and taco seasoning. Stir until evenly combined.
Step 4
Place shrimp in the basket of the preheated air fryer and cook for 4 minutes. Shake and cook for 3 minutes more.
Step 5
Place tortillas on serving plates. Divide cabbage and shrimp between the tortillas. Top with reserved sauce and serve.
Slow Cooker Taco Soup
This is a quick, throw together slow cooker soup packed with all the flavors you'd expect in a Tex-Mex chili.
This is a quick, throw together slow cooker soup packed with all the flavors you'd expect in a Tex-Mex chili.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, with liquid
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, with liquid
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups water
2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
In a medium skillet, cook the ground beef until browned over medium heat. Drain, and set aside.
Place the ground beef, onion, chili beans, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, green chile peppers and taco seasoning mix in a slow cooker.
Mix to blend, and cook on Low setting for 8 hours.
Taco Meatloaf
Here is a twist on a classic recipe for your next Taco Tuesday.
Here is a twist on a classic recipe for your next Taco Tuesday.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
¾ cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
1 small onion, chopped
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup milk
¼ cup mild red taco sauce, or more to taste
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Thoroughly combine beef, tortilla chips, pepper Jack cheese, onion, and taco seasoning in a bowl.
Whisk eggs, milk, and taco sauce together in a separate bowl. Add to meat mixture and stir until well combined.
Press mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan and top with a strip of taco sauce down the center.
Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and browned on top, 45 to 60 minutes.