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~Instead of Taco Tuesday, Taco-Bowl Salad Thursday~

Taco Tuesday.  I'm clueless as to who started it, but, I thank them profoundly.  Like pizza and cheeseburgers, it's downright difficult to find a man, woman or child who is disappointed at the sight of tacos on their lunch or dinner menu.  Other than needing a fork, taco salad is not much different than eating tacos. Served in a large, deep-fried, edible flour-tortilla shell, anything and everything one would expect to find in a pick-it-up-to-eat taco can be served in a taco salad. Serving taco salad in edible bowls is mealtime fun.  While they lend a festive, impressive "you cared enough to make the bowls" touch to the meal, they allow family and friends to add crunch to their salad...

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Huevos Rancheros

Start your day with this Mexican classic. Combining eggs, chilli, cheese and avocado with a rich warm tomato salsa, it’s a great way to give yourself a morning lift, alongside a strong black coffee. Cooking time: 40 minServes: 4 Ingredients 4 medium eggs500 g baby plum tomatoes1 red onion1 pointed sweet red pepper3 red chillies2 cloves garlic1 ripe avocadoJuice of 1 lime100 g cheddarSmall bunch fresh chives4 large tortilla wrapsOlive oil, salt & black pepper. Method Finely slice the onion and add to a large frying pan over a low heat, with plenty of salt and black pepper. Deseed and finely slice the red pepper, and when the onions are soft, add the pepper to the pan and increase the...

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Crepe Recipe

Crepe is a Latin word which means crisp and this recipe was evolved in the old 14th century. This dish is mainly made with wheat flour and is considered as a national dish in France. It can be compared with Indian dosa, tortilla, African injera, and the Mexican sope. Different regions enjoy this recipe in a variety of versions like with fruit jam, feta cheese, Nutella, cider, and many other toppings of fruits. Many people get confused between crepe and pancake, but there is a slight difference between them. And this difference is about the raising agent. In pancake baking powder or baking soda is added to make it fluffy and thicker, but in crepe recipe, baking powder is not...

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Low Carb Tortillas Recipe

These Low Carb Tortillas are everything you are craving since going low-carb. Ready yourself for taco Tuesday with these 1 Net Carb Tortillas. I saw a version of these somewhere and my imagination immediately started to do cartwheels. I was initially a little concerned about them tasting too “eggy” to be used like regular tortillas. To my surprise, they were really, really tasty! Adjusting to this Low Carb Tortilla Batter and Tortilla Tips I will say that the batter takes a little getting used to working with. Allow the batter to sit for about 5 to 10 minutes before you start to cook it, the whole process will be better because it allows the psyllium husks to absorb liquid and...

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Seven Layer Dip Recipe

This seven layer dip, sometimes called seven layer taco dip, is one of the best Mexican style appetizers. Fair warning though, it’s addictive. One dip in, and you’ll be prying yourself away. It’s just too good. When entertaining guests, serve it alongside cream cheese dip, cold crab dip, or buffalo chicken dip. It’s also great with . and Cheese Dip Seven Layer Dip: This seven layer dip is a classic taco inspired Mexican appetizer.  It’s truly one of my absolute favorites and making it really couldn’t be easier. All you need to do is gather the ingredients, chop up a couple of things, and put them all together. Easy as that. You can whip it together less than 20 minutes...

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