Tortilla chips are good for more than just scooping up a pile of salsa, and they can still be a useful part of a recipe even if they are stale. Check out these delicious hacks to use up any tortilla chips you have. Breakfast Chilaquiles Chilaquiles is a classic Mexican breakfast dish that often calls for frying stale corn tortillas until crunchy. However, if you have tortilla chips on hand, they taste and look exactly the same and require just half the amount of work. The end result is basically a tasty bed of salsa-flavored chips loaded with cheese, eggs,…
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The Grain-Free Diet is becoming increasingly popular due to the fact that it can be very helpful for those with an autoimmune disorder or a compromised immune system. It goes by several names — some people call it the Primal Diet or Paleo Diet, while other people easily equate Grain-Free to Gluten-Free. Whatever you wish to call it doesn’t matter. The most important thing to remember is that eating grain-free doesn’t mean you’ll have to eat the same dishes over and over again. There are lots of stews, curries, potato- and rice-based dishes you can choose from and most of…
National Cabbage day is a day to celebrate a delicious vegetable that crosses cultural and culinary lines. Many people think of cabbage as being a distinctly Irish vegetable, but the Irish actually got it from Asia around 600 BCE. It’s one of the easiest vegetables to grow, growing wild and very cool climates and resulting in large harvests. It also store extremely well during the winter. Types of Cabbage Many people would be surprised to realize that there are several different types of vegetables in the Cabbage family. We’re talking about broccoli Kohlrabi, cauliflower, and brussel sprouts. All of these…
If you still have leftover Valentine’s Day candy, you may be looking for ways to use up it up. Here are some lovely ways to use up your candy and have the hearts of everyone that you share them with. 1) Substitute for Chocolate Chips Leftover Valentine’s Day chocolate can be used as a substitute for chocolate chips. Put them in cookies, pancakes, cakes, or any other recipes that have chocolate chips as one of the ingredients. 2) Conversation Hearts Ideas If you are getting married or are planning a wedding for someone else, conversation heart candies can be used…
Everyone has had ketchup, mustard, sauerkraut or relish on their hot dogs. However, there is a variety of toppings and condiments you can put on a hot dog. Check out these fun, creative hot dog topping ideas the next time you have a cookout. Piggy Dog Who says you can only eat one kind of meat at a time? Top your hot dog with pulled pork, bacon, BBQ sauce, and crushed nacho cheese chips for a crunchy, smoky take on the classic. Banh Mi Dog Do you love Vietnamse banh mi sandwiches? Then you’ll love this fresh, flavorful dog. Topped…
There’s nothing like a game day dish that you can make to share with your guests when you’re watching sports. Tater totchos are similar to nachos, but they are made with tater tots. This is a recipe that you can customize with any ingredient that you would normally top nachos with, such as sour cream, cheese, and bacon. Touchdown Totchos Ingredients: (Ingredients can be doubled or tripled depending on how many people you’re serving.) • 1 32-ounce bag of tater tots • 1/4 cup of ranch dressing • 1 8-ounce bag of shredded cheese • 1 8-ounce container of sour…
It’s National Pie Day! You might have enjoyed slices of pumpkin and apple pie on Thanksgiving. but the holiday pie season isn’t over yet. Pies come in both sweet and savory varieties and the sky is almost the limit when it comes to deciding how to fill them. Try the delicious pies below to enjoy on National Pie Day and throughout the holidays. Rhubarb Pie Rhubarb grows in stalks that look somewhat like celery, but are a pinkish red. This vegetable is very tart and is often mixed with sugar and combined with strawberries in pie. This pie features rhubarb…
We all drool when we see cheese melting on the pizza along with our favorite toppings. More people are experimenting with ingredients including various mixes of cheeses. Try the mixes of cheeses below to create a new unique taste sensation. The Classic Cheese Mix Well, we simply cannot start listing our favorite cheeses without acknowledging mozzarella cheese. Mozzarella contains a lot of water and it has an elastic component that makes it perfect for a pizza going into a hot oven. It does not blister and tends to stretch and melt under the scorching heat. Alongside mozzarella, another common cheese…
Keto is a dieting trend that has grown in popularity, especially since Vinny Guadagnino from MTV’s Jersey Shore Family Vacation, aka the “keto guido” has been sharing his progress and low-carbohydrate Ketogenic Diet tips. Following a Keto Diet calls for reducing carbohydrate intake and replacing it with fat to keep your body in a constant metabolic state of ketosis. Luckily, if you use the right recipes, you can still enjoy some of your favorite meals and desserts while adhering to your strict keto diet guidelines to help you lose weight and stay healthy. Keto-Friendly Brownies Enjoy the warm, chocolatey goodness…
The perfect time for pasta is National Spaghetti Day. Pasta is easy to cook and provides an endless source of recipes. Here are some sensational spaghetti recipes to enjoy on National Spaghetti Day. Spaghetti with Creamy Mushrooms and Prosciutto This filling pasta dish combines deliciously creamy mushrooms with the tang of prosciutto. It’s also a fast dish you can make all winter long. Ingredients: • 2 ounces of sliced prosciutto • 1 pound of your favorite mushrooms • 1finely chopped shallot • 1tablespoon of thyme • 1cup of chicken stock • 12 ounces of spaghetti • 1/3 cup of heavy…