Recipes for Shrimp Tacos, Sopaipillas (New Mexico fried tortillas), and Irish Soda Bread

[Aly]

Dear friends, 

Please check out this week's postings for Shrimp Tacos (with mango and lime) and Quick Sopaipillas (deep fried tortillas) in honor of Cinco de Mayo earlier this month.  I'd be ever grateful if you 'Liked' or shared these posts on Facebook or other social media sites.

http://treataweek.blogspot.com/2013/05/shrimp-tacos.html

http://treataweek.blogspot.com/2013/05/quick-sopaipillas.html

Excerpts from my postings:

"The word taco means ‘plug’ and is thought to have been coined by Mexican silver miners due to the taco's resemblance to an explosive consisting of gunpowder wrapped in paper."

"Sopaipillas are sometimes referred to as little pillows, since they are puffed and hollow in the center... This is a quick version made from tortillas; the original is made from fresh dough.  Fried dough is a treat in many cultures—including donuts in America, puri in India, mandazi in East Africa, and churros in Mexico."

Check out these other Mexican or Tex/Mex recipes:
Churros (Mexican Doughnuts): http://treataweek.blogspot.com/2007/04/mexican-doughnuts-churros-recipe.html
Mexican Hot Chocolate: http://treataweek.blogspot.com/2011/05/mexican-hot-chocolate.html
Guacamole: http://treataweek.blogspot.com/2009/05/simple-guacamole.html
Beer and Chocolate Chili: http://treataweek.blogspot.com/2009/02/beer-and-chocolate-chili.html
Chicken Quesadillas: http://treataweek.blogspot.com/2008/08/simple-chicken-quesadillas.html

Don't miss my St. Patrick's Day recipe for Irish Soda Bread: http://treataweek.blogspot.com/2013/03/irish-soda-bread.html

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Thanks for reading,
Aly

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