Be begin our journey in Tequila, Mexico, and follow the special Herradura Tequila from its origins to Cafe des Artistes in Puerta Vallarta, to a cruise ship in Miami adn see why Tequila isn't just for Margaritas anymore.
Today Emeril is gonna show you how to customize your cocktails and turn an everyday meal into a special treat: Jalapeno Bloody Mary with Huevos Rancheros, Guava Margarita with a Honey Tamarind Flap Steak and Sweet Potato Fries.
We honor our friends South of the Border with hearty, easy, spicy food that’s twice as nice: it’s easy to make ahead and makes great leftovers tomorrow! Ole!
Gameplan
Day Before Party:
Mix, assemble, and refrigerate Felicitas’ Salsa.
Combine sliced meat with spices and olive oil and place in refrigerator overnight to marinade for Carne Asada Tacos.
Brown chilis and meat for Felicitas’ Posole.
Combine water, posole, chilies and spices for Felicitas’ Posole, and simmer.
Add browned meat to the posole, simmer 2 hours then refrigerate.
Mix, assemble and puree Mango Margarita mix.
1/2 Hour Before Party:
Grate lemon zest and mix mint salt for Mango Margaritas.
Prepare all garnishes and salsa in bowls for serving at party.
Prepare tortillas.
Grill meat for Carne Asada Tacos.
Mix Margaritas and chill in pitcher.
At Party
Garnish glasses with mint salt and zest, pour Margaritas.
Eat and Enjoy!
Learn the many techniques required for making different types of seafood. From Fresh vs. Frozen, to filleting, to timing, to different cooking strategies, learn to make Red Snapper with Ragout, and Arctic Char in Salt Crust, all accompanied by a margarita.
Tonight, Emeril is going to show you a few things about salt that you havent thought about before. With recipes for Fresh & Fierce Margaritas, Gravlax, Rosemary & Salt Roasted Shrimp, Duck Pastrami, Apricot and Date Frozen Mousse with Fleur de Sel.
Casey Webb's edible expedition takes him to Portland, Maine, for a lobster-topped cheeseburger and a potato-donut-cannoli mashup. At Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, he takes on the Taco Gigante Challenge: a foot-long hard taco packed with ground beef, chicken and carnitas.