Mexican Shabbat Menu

One of the great things about living in the San Francisco Bay Area is the abundance of ethnic foods. Unfortunately, many of these are not kosher certified, but you would be surprised what you can find. There are a number of brands of salsa, both fresh and in jars, canned chiles – chilpotle in adobo sauce, jalapeno, and hatch, and numerous types of tortillas. For a fun Shabbat dinner or lunch, I like to serve make-it-yourself tacos with the choice of fillings.  This meal works well for meat eaters and vegetarians. These days, you can even add parve cheese and sour cream if your heart desires. If I have extra time, then I make my own flour tortillas. It gives me an excuse to use my tortilla press.

Shabbat Menu

Make-It-Yourself  Tacos

Protein:

• Ancho Chile Chuck Tenderloin
• Pulled  BBQ Chicken Thighs
• Soyrizo™ and Tofu with Orange and Chile Sauce

Fillings:

• Black Beans
• Grilled Vegetables Fajita Style
• Mexican Rice
• Shredded Lettuce

Toppings:

• Salsa
• Mango and Pineapple Salsa
• Guacamole

Tortillas:

• Corn tortillas
• Flour tortillas
• Taco Shells

Other Salads:

• Carrot and jicama slaw
• Beet and Blood Orange Salad

Dessert:

• Mexican Flan