Simple Steps To The Perfect Fajita – What A Discovery! August 21, 2009

 

 

Discovery Foods have got weekday meals covered with the ultimate fuss-free dish, the Mexican fajita. The appeal of this classic is its minimal preparation and the fact that Discovery Foods have everything you need in three easy steps.

SPICE IT UP with NEW Mild Discovery Fajita Seasoning Paste (RRP £1.09). Available in a convenient 100g sachet, the thick paste is simply added to the meat. Cut up and brown 500g of chicken (or beef, or lamb, or pork, or prawns, or vegetables), throw in a large sliced onion and stir in one sachet of Mild Seasoning Paste. Stir well to release the exquisite smokey aromas and let the flavours sizzle. Add a tin of chopped toms and let it bubble for about 25 mins.

For added heat, try NEW Discovery Hot Seasoning Paste (RRP £1.09), a thick fajita paste with a smokey flavour and hot jalapeno kick. Also available is NEW Discovery Medium Fajita Seasoning Mix (RRP £0.79), an authentic dry seasoning without the heat.

TOP IT UP with NEW Discovery Squeezy Sauces including Salsas – choose either a ‘HOT’ or ‘MILD’ or ‘MEDIUM’ version (RRP £1.79). Based on a traditional Mexican recipe, chunks of ripe tomato, tangy onion and hand-picked jalapenos along with natural spices and lime juice go into this lively sauce. If you need to calm things down a bit, add another layer of NEW Guacamole (RRP £1.89) or NEW Soured Cream (RRP £1.89). Either one adds layers of fantastic flavour, so the choice is yours.

WRAP IT UP with Discovery Plain Flour Wrap Tortillas (RRP £1.39). Simply pop into a frying pan, in the microwave or in the oven. Spoon on the spiced chicken, top it with salsa, cheese, shredded lettuce and guacamole, then wrap it up.

The result is an incredibly aromatic dish, full of vitality, colour and freshness. There’s a vibrancy to these treasures that comes from good quality ingredients. Whether you need to pull together a speedy meal in the evening or a dinner party that leaves friends raving, Discovery Foods is clearly worth staying in for.

But remember – Discovery isn’t just about Fajitas. Feel free to use the tortillas instead of bread for exciting lunchtime wraps and get the squeezy Guacamole Salsa and Soured Cream out for topping baked potatoes and pizza any day of the week.

Discovery Foods NEW SPICE, TOP and WRAP products are available from Sainsbury’s.

Visit www.theperfectfajita.com for more fajita inspiration!

 

Summer Sizzlers From Discovery Foods March 12, 2009

When the sun comes out who needs cutlery and crockery, it’s finger food to the ready and the authentic fajita is the perfect place to start. Making Discovery Foods fajitas are as easy as 1-2-3.

First, get your SIZZLE on. Slice a couple of bright, vibrant green and red peppers, add a large sliced onion, and drizzle with oil before tossing all the ingredients into a hot pan. Brown, and then set them aside.

Take a couple of chicken breasts, cut into strips, and coat in Discovery’s Fajita Spice Mix – an exciting blend of authentic Mexican herbs and spices – then give them the same treatment in the frying pan. Put the peppers and onion back in the pan to quickly reheat, and then serve the sizzling pan at the table.

The scent of the fajita spices wafts through the kitchen door like a Mexican wave, so expect a stampede! Luckily, you’ll have popped a stack of Discovery Soft Flour Tortillas in the oven. Get everyone to grab a warm tortilla (plain, or try a Chilli & Jalapeno Tortilla or even the Garlic & Coriander variety), and spoon the pepper, onion and chicken mix in the centre.

Next, TOP with a generous slathering of your favourite accompaniments. How about Discovery Tequila & Lime Salsa, plus a dollop of Discovery Sour Cream? Then add grated cheese and some home-made guacamole and dig in.

For a sparky, zesty, spicy finishing touch, add Discovery Sliced Green Jalapenos – these fiery little beasts originate from Jalapa, and are probably the most widely used chilli in Mexican cooking. They’re guaranteed to add an extra kick to any meal, but if these are a bit too hot to handle, then Sliced Red Jalapenos deliver all the flavour, but add a touch of sweetness.

Finally, wrap. FLIP the edges of the tortilla up to enclose all the delicious spiciness, and devour.

That’s the main event sorted, but Discovery is also on hand for plenty of other spice adventures. How about sprinkling the Fajita Spice Mix over a baking tray of mixed nuts, and warming in the oven for a spicy snack to accompany cocktails? Or, use the mix as a rub, coating your favourite fish or meat before throwing it on the barbecue, and serving with a splodge of Discovery Hot Salsa and a green salad. All you need for a fabulous summertime fiesta.

What a Discovery!

Discovery… great tasting, authentic Mexican food that you can enjoy any way you like

The Discovery Foods range is available from selected Tesco, Co-operative, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons stores nationwide.

Visit www.discoveryfoods.co.uk for more information and recipe ideas