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National Taco Day Recipe Round-Up

My first taco was a Taco Supreme from Taco Bell — ground beef (allegedly), sour cream, lettuce, tomato and shredded cheddar all tucked away in a crispy taco shell. Thankfully once I graduated from sixth grade, Taco Supremes lost their appeal and I learned there’s more to tacos — and Mexican food — than the → Hungry for more?

Chunky Guacamole

There’s a time and a place for everything (or so the saying goes). Today is the time and this is the place to celebrate all things guacamole. For those of you who haven’t discovered this creamy, avocado goodness, guacamole is a Mexican dip made by mashing avocados together with other ingredients for flavor. Diced onions, → Hungry for more?

Pasilla Chile Guacamole

Pasilla Chile Guacamole Just a sprinkle of Pasilla Chili Powder makes a world of difference in this guacamole. It’s earthy, warm and spicy, so add a dash at a time. Makes about 1 1/2 cups. Ingredients 3 medium avocados 2 tablespoons finely-chopped red onion 2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lime juice 1 tablespoon garlic paste 1 → Hungry for more?

Coconut Chicken & Shrimp Soup

I had the best Thai food of my life…in Paris…over the Thanksgiving holiday. Go figure, right? We’d spent the day strolling the rues, treated our daughter to a very hip art exhibit then headed out into the rain and cold in search of dinner. I have to say there’s nothing quite as odd as a → Hungry for more?