Wonderful Taco Recipes To Try At Home

If you are looking for a meal to make that is quick, easy, and delicious, you can’t go wrong with tacos. Most people tend to buy the taco kits at their local grocery stores. But, this is a meal that you can really get creative with, and after a while, you will likely come up with your own favorite recipe and you won’t need to use the kits at all (unless of course you happen to be craving the flavor that you can only find in a taco kit). Here are some delicious taco recipes you will want to try.

1. Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Did you know that you can make awesome tacos in your slow cooker? This means that making them is going to be easier than ever. You only need a few ingredients to make this delicious taco filling, and then you simply put it into heated shells and serve. Cook chicken with beer, salsa verde, and your own favorite spices, and you have a terrific meal the whole family will love.

2. Steak, Poblamo, and Mushroom Tacos

Here is a really interesting take on the traditional taco recipe. Instead of a taco shell, you will be using small chunks or strips of lean steak, and filling it with mushrooms and poblano for something really different and delicious. This is an awesome taste sensation that you just have to try.

3. Breakfast Tacos

Have you ever thought about having tacos for breakfast? All you have to do is substitute traditional taco fillings for breakfast ingredients. Fill the shells with scrambled eggs, veggies, hash browns, and cheese, and you have a healthy and delicious breakfast that will be a nice change from cereal and toast, and it costs less than going to a restaurant to have a traditional breakfast that would include the same items.

4. Jamaican Jerk Chicken Tacos

Everyone loves Jamaican jerk chicken, so just imagine how delicious it would be in a taco shell. These are made using two shells, one hard shell and one soft. It is best to put the ingredients inside the hard shell, coat that shell with cheese or a bean paste, and then stick the soft shell to the outside of the hard one.

 5. Roasted Sweet Potato Tacos

Sweet potatoes have become hugely popular, and can be used in just about any dish, including tacos. This particular dish combines sweet potatoes, goat cheese, and black beans for a unique flavor and texture. You can use either a soft or a hard shell, depending on your preference.

6. Fish Tacos

Another interesting take on the traditional taco is the fish taco. Instead of ground beef, use flaked fish (any kind). Don’t forget to add some fresh mango-margarita salsa to give your tacos an extra flavor kick. Chipotle sauce is another option, and it will add a bit of spiciness to the dish.



7. Flatbread Tacos

Who says you need to use taco shells to make tacos? Another option is to use flatbread (flattened dough made with flour, water and salt), and it will take your tacos to a whole other dimension. The flatbread will give tacos a unique texture, and you can add traditional taco fillings, or go for something different, such as a combination of chicken, bacon, and chipotle cream sauce.

8. Veggie Tacos

Vegetarians can enjoy tacos too, and there are plenty of ways to turn this dish into a vegetarian one. If you do want a meaty texture in the filling, use tofu, which will soak up the flavors of all of the other items that are cooked with it. Add some zucchini, mushrooms, and onions for a delicious, meat-free meal.

 

9 Things That Will Happen When You Eat Black-Spotted Bananas

Health enthusiasts swear by the many health benefits of bananas.

You can add them to your smoothies, protein shakes, or just eat one to subdue those excruciating hunger pangs. Yet, we regularly pass on bananas that become too spotted. However, recent research in Japan has found some incredible benefits of these very same spotted bananas that usually find their place in the bin. Take a look at the benefits below.

   

  

1. You’ll Have Added Protection Against Cancer

Researchers have found that spotted bananas contain a compound called Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) that destroys cancerous tumors. Consumption of such spotted bananas, therefore, can help in the prevention of cancer.

2. You’ll Be Cured Of Heartburn

Bananas are excellent natural antacids that help to counter indigestion. They are easily digested, and thus do not contribute to further stomach distress. Instead, the discomfort dissipates after you eat a banana. So, instead of popping a pill for your indigestion and heartburn, eat a banana for instant relief.
     

3. Your Blood Pressure Will Be Regulated

To maintain your blood pressure, you must have good potassium levels in your blood, and that can be supplied to your body by spotty bananas. They are rich sources of potassium and have a low sodium content, which can cause spikes in blood pressure levels.

4. You’ll Be Less Depressed

Bananas contain tryptophan, an amino acid. Your body utilizes this amino acid in the manufacturing of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that is closely linked to the state of mind, as well as to sleep. Thus, bananas help you achieve a sense of calm, as well as help you get sound sleep.

5. You’ll Relieve Constipation

The fact that bananas can help to relieve constipation is well known. They add to the bowel bulk and ease the flow of motion due to their fiber content. So, the next time you are experiencing digestive or bowel-related problems, just try eating a banana as your go-to home remedy!

6. You’ll Experience An Instant Boost Of Energy

Bananas have high caloric value, making them an excellent source of instant energy. So, the next time you need a push after a grueling workout session, have a banana. The potassium present in bananas prevents your muscles from cramping. Other minerals and nutrients will help you gain prolonged physical endurance. We aren’t kidding — it’s a proven fact.

7. You’ll Find It Easier To Deal With Ulcers

Ulcers are synonymous with acute discomfort and strict restrictions on diet. This is because spices and many other edibles can aggravate your condition and cause further irritation. However, bananas have a softer texture that quickly passes through your digestive tract and provides much-needed nutrition.

8. You’ll Fight Anemia

Bananas are abundant sources of the mineral iron. Iron is one of the main components of your red blood cells that are responsible for the transport of nutrition and oxygen through your body. Bananas supplement your body’s iron requirement, thus reducing occurrences of anemia, which is marked by low iron count and diseased red blood cells.

9. You’ll Find Relief Against Menstrual Pain

The potassium present in spotty bananas helps to ease muscle cramps due to menstrual cycles. Bananas are also a rich source of vitamin B6 that reduces the chances of bloating and water retention during your period.

Bananas are an excellent addition to your diet. Make sure you eat them just as they begin to spot — don’t wait until they have completely become black. This state implies a reduced level of beneficial antioxidants and other nutrients. Perfectly ripened (and slightly spotted) bananas will digest easily and provide you with plenty of health benefits. So, have a banana every day for a better and healthier life!

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BLT BREAKFAST BISCUITS

We think you’ll like the liberties we took with the classic sandwich stack: brown sugar-maple bacon, avocado, tomato, spinach and eggs—all layered on a fluffy buttermilk biscuit. These ultimate biscuit sandwiches are sure to brighten anyone’s day.

INGREDIENTS

1 

can (16.3 oz) Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Homestyle refrigerated buttermilk biscuits

8 

slices thick-cut maple bacon

1/4 

cup packed brown sugar

8 

pasteurized eggs*

1 

handful fresh baby spinach leaves

1 

large avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced

1 

large tomato, cut into 8 slices

DIRECTIONS

• Heat oven to 325°F. On ungreased cookie sheet, arrange 1 can (16.3 oz) Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Homestyle refrigerated buttermilk biscuits with sides touching. Bake 19 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
• Increase oven temperature to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with sides with foil; place rack on sheet. Arrange 8 slices thick-cut maple bacon on rack. In small dish, mix 1/4 cup packed brown sugar and 1 tablespoon water; spread over bacon.
• Bake 20 minutes or until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels.
• To assemble sandwiches, split each warm biscuit with bread knife; place on serving plates.
• Cook 8 eggs as desired. (I like mine over-easy. To do this, lightly spray skillet or griddle with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Once hot, crack egg into skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook about 1 minute; flip and season again. Cook 1 minute longer.)
• On each bottom biscuit half, layer several fresh baby spinach leaves, several slices of 1 avocado, 1 tomato slice, 1 cooked egg and 1 slice of bacon. Cover with top biscuit halves. Serve warm.