Indian Flank Steak Tacos and Corn Bhel

I recently stumbled upon this recipe for Indian Flank Steak Tacos that looked interesting. The recipe is by Meherwan Irani of Botiwalla in Atlanta – where I had the Tandoori Fried Chicken that I tried to replicate and was a horrible failure.

I started to search for other recipes by Meherwan Irani and found a Corn Bhel – a version of the classic Bhel Puri with corn instead of potatoes. I also switched out the tomatoes with red bell pepper. I considered attempting his Okra Fries (which Bollywood Theater here in Portland has on their menu) but didn’t think that trying three new recipes at once was such a good idea.

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I decided to go with the Gigantic / Alesong collaboration called Big Brett Love.

Pollo Cordón Azul with Romesco, Grilled Asparagus with Parsley-Tarragon Chimichurri, Grilled Porcini Mushrooms

Couldn’t decide what to cook, so I went with this. While I was shopping, I saw some beautiful porcini mushrooms and picked up some to grill.

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To drink, I had a bottle of the Aniánish from De Garde.

Grilled Harissa Shrimp Skewers with Basil Oil and Cilantro, Romanesco with Green Olives and Capers

I feel that I have been in a bit of a rut and wanted to try something new. I stumbles upon this Grilled Harissa Shrimp Skewers with Basil Oil and Cilantro and decided to give it a try. I went back through the archives to see what to pair with it, and figured I would try the Romanesco with Green Olives and Capers again.

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I went with a bottle of the Cellar Society – LO3 from Wolves & People.