CPCS 001: All About Corn Tortillas, Fixing Hard Cookies, and Cooking a Great Steak [PODCAST]

The corn tortilla could very well be the most important ingredient in most Mexican cuisine.  It often one of the strongest flavors in a dish and, depending on how it’s cooked, it can define the texture of your food.  From chips and salsa to tacos and enchiladas, a quality corn tortilla done well will make a great recipe amazing, but done poorly and you’ll ruin the entire dish. In this episode, I explain how corn tortillas are made and why “Nixtamalization” mades the corn more nutritious and easier on your digestive system.  I also let you in on my secret source for the best pre-made tortillas available anywhere and I explain a few of the different recipes you can make with your corn tortillas. If you’ve ever been disappointed with your homemade cookies because they turned out way too hard, I tell you how to fix them overnight so you don’t have to throw them away.  You’ll also learn how to avoid this problem with my three simple tips. I answer a couple of listeners questions; How to make a perfect steak or hamburger fully cooked and not dried out.  I also give some tips on how to experiment in the kitchen without wasting food on bad results. Question? Remember, you can Tweet your questions about this episode by using #CPCS1 at anytime and I’ll make sure to reply ASAP. Try it out right now: Click to tweet, even if it’s just to say you’re listening. Go ahead, give it a try. Tweet Now. CLICK TO LISTEN: To keep listening while you browse, press “Play in new window” above. Subscription Links: We’re waiting to be listed in iTunes right now (it takes about 48 hours). Once we’re there, I’ll update this area, so you can subscribe. iTunes | RSS Things Mentioned in this Show: Full disclosure: Several of the items I’ve linked to below are affiliate links and I do make a small commission on the sale of the items. It helps support the website