Mushroom + Leek Migas {The New Southwest - #CookbookSpotlight } {#dairyfree}

This post is part of The New Southwest Cookbook Spotlight sponsored by Hippocrene and hosted at girlichef.

I am so excited to be part of this fantastic event hosted by my friend Heather a.k.a. girlichef; the cookbook in the Spotlight is The New Southwest by Meagan Miccozi.  The cookbook takes us on a culinary trip to the food and flavor of the Southwest.  Something I am very excited about because - truth be said - I do not know very much about this cuisine, but after trying Mushroom & Leek Migas I absolutely fell in love.  I cannot wait to see more...

This dish was an absolute hit; I did adjust it to our dietary needs i.e. replaced the dairy with "safe" items and it was amazing.  It is actually a pretty big deal because neither of my girls are big on eggs, but they could not get enough of this dish.  Take a look how beautiful it is

Mushroom & Leek Migas (The New Southwest by Meagan Micozzi p. 60)  yield: approximately 4 to 6 servings  {*Note: adaption to make this dish dairyfree are in brackets marked with "*"}

• 4 (5-inch) corn tortillas
• 1-1/4 cups vegetable oil, divided
• 10 large eggs
• salt to taste
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup heavy cream {* Wildwood Brand Soy Creamer}
• 8 ounces brown baby bella crimini mushrooms, brushed clean, sliced (approximately 2-1/2 cups)
• 1 leek, ends removed, chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
• 1 cup shredded Manchego cheese {*Daiya Mozzarella shreds-or leave out^^^}

To prepare the corn strips, cut the tortillas in half and then slice them into thin strips (1/2-inch to 3/4-inch wide). Heat 1 cup of the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saute pan over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry the tortilla strips for 1 to 2 minutes, flipping the pieces as they fry and removing the crispy, browned strips to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain and cool.

Whisk the eggs and heavy cream together in a large bowl and season liberally with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Rinse out the pan used for the tortilla strips and warm the remaining 1/4 cup oil over medium heat. Saute the mushroom slices for approximately 3 minutes or until tender and fragrant. Add the leek and saute for an additional 2 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 1 more minute. Pour in the egg mixture and cook, stirring constantly in a circular motion until eggs begin to solidify. Just as the eggs are beginning to solidify, stir in the fried tortilla strips. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until eggs are light, fluffy, and cooked through.

Remove from the heat, top with the cheese, and serve immediately.

^^^ We used Gruyere - one of the "allowed" cheeses for our girls & "approved" by their dietician :)

Disclaimer: I received a copy of The New Southwest for participating in this Cookbook Spotlight.  All opinions are my own and no monetary value was exchanged. 

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Your Invitation to #SundaySupper New Year's Eve Potluck Emeril Style

This is the last #SundaySupper for 2012 and we are having a New Year's Eve Potluck Party inspired by two of Emeril's Cookbooks.  We will be sharing some his recipes - from Kicked-Up Sandwiches and Emeril’s Potluck -  that are perfect to kick-up any New Year's Eve Potluck Party Emeril Style. The party starts this Sunday - December 30th, 2012 at 7 pm Eastern Time {4 pm Pacific Time} 

I am so excited for this event, and you should be too.  Why? Well, for one we will be sharing fantastic recipes, the party will be a lot of fun, oh and the company is excellent. Plus you could be the lucky winner of either of these fantastic cookbooks.  Yes, that is right! Are you not super excited? To enter you must do two things to enter - visit each blog for instructions - and join us for our #SundaySupper New Year's Eve Potluck Party Emeril Style. You can join us on Twitter or TweetChat by following the #SundaySupper hashtag.  The party starts at 7 PM EASTERN Time {4 PM Pacific Time}.  We are so excited to have you at our party.    

Here is is a peak preview of the menu - Bloggers who are giving away either Emeril's Kicked-Up Sandwiches  or Emeril’s Potluck  during the chat. cookbooks {yes, that includes me} are marked with an  "*". 

Sunday Supper NYE Potluck Drinks:

• Champagne Punch by girlichef *
• Champagne Punch by Daily Dish Recipes *
• Champagne Punch by Midlife Roadtrip *
• Champagne Punch by Family Foodie *
• Chi Chi Cocktails by The Messy Baker Blog

Sunday Supper NYE Potluck Starters:

• Spiced Nuts by The Cookie A Day Challenge *
• Spiced Nuts by Small Wallet Big Appetite *
• Prosciutto Breadsticks & Spiced Nuts by Galactosemia in PDX *
• Spiced Nuts by Home Cooking Memories *
• Spiced Nuts by Mama.Mommy.Mom *

Sunday Supper NYE Potluck Dishes and Sandwiches:  

• Sopressata and Genoa Salami Calzones by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen *
• Paul’s Make the Whole Crew Happy Sausage Meatballs with Red Gravy by Cupcakes & Kale Chips *
• Three Cheese Veggie Sandwich by Supper for a Steal *
• Three Cheese Veggie Sandwich by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings*
• Columbia Street Grinder by The Foodie Army Wife *
• Paul’s Make the Whole Crew Happy Sausage Meatballs with Red Gravy by The Meltaways *
• Emeril’s Columbia Street Grinder Kicked Up a Notch New Orleans Style by The Catholic Foodie *
• Columbia Street Grinder by The Weekend Gourmet *
• Three-Cheese Veggie Sandwich by Diabetic Foodie *
• Eggplant Muffuletta by Mom’s Test Kitchen *
• Three Cheese Veggie Sandwich by In the Kitchen with Audrey *
• Columbia Street Grinder by She likes ruffles, he likes truffles  *
• Three Cheese Veggie Sandwich by From Fast Food to Fresh Food *
• Columbia Street Grinder by Momma’s Meals *
• Paul’s Make the Whole Crew Happy Sausage Meatballs with Red Gravy by Craving’s of a Lunatic *
• A Vegetarian Take on Emeril’s Kicked Up Sandwiches Tonkatsu Sandwich by Ninja Baking
• New Orleans Style Garlic BBQ Shrimp by Comfy Cuisine

Sunday Supper NYE Desserts:

• New Orleans-Style Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce by Magnolia Days *
• New Orleans-Style Bread Pudding with 2 Sauces by Juanita’s Cocina *
• Angel Cake Sandwiches by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Coffee Cake with Crumble Topping and Brown Sugar Glaze by Damn Delicious

So please join us on Twitter on December 30th 2012 throughout the day for #SundaySupper.  The big celebration starts at 7pm EST for our #SundaySupper New Year’s Eve Potluck Party Emeril Style!  We are so excited to have you join us.  All you have to do is follow the #SundaySupper hashtag or you can follow us through TweetChat.

Please feel free to share with us and our followers your favorite New Year’s Eve recipe on our #SundaySupper Pinterest Board.  We are excited to have you Around the Family Table for this special Party!