Celebrate Summer with Taco Thursday

Celebrate with 

Cook's Notes: Let's shake things up a bit and switch Taco Tuesday to Taco Thursday. 

Here are some recipes to get you started 

Cook's Notes: Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos stuffed with wonderfully juicy, flavor packed Honey Chipotle Bacon Chicken and piled with crispy BLT Slaw topped with Cilantro Lime Crema! A flavor and texture explosion you might just crave for days. 
I was drawn to this recipe that used a new product Grill Mates Bacon Chipotle flavor in the marinade.  

 http://carlsbadcravings.com/honey-chipotle-chicken-tacos-recipe/
Shredded Pork Tacos with Root Beer Chipotle Sauce 

Cook Notes: Loved the idea of slow cooking a pork shoulder roast with root beer and chipotle peppers to amp up the flavor with a sweet and smoky taste .   
http://www.midwestliving.com/recipe/shredded-pork-tacos/

Ever Ready Taco Special

Taco Salad
Cook's notes:Looking for an easy summer meal? This taco meal can be ready in 20 minutes. It's a crowd pleaser. These shells were found as a bakery item at a local grocery store. If not available at your store there are other taco shells to choose from in Mexican food aisle.
Serves 4 and a suggested side fresh fruit
Ingredients:

• 1 lb. hamburger or Mexican Chorizo
• 1/2 small onion, chopped
• 1-2 TB. chili powder
• 1 jar Raspberry Chipotle Salsa ( I used Mrs  Refro) 
• 1/2 can refried beans
• 1/2 package of Mexican 4 cheeses

Suggested Toppings

• chopped lettuce
• chopped tomatoes
• prepared guacamole (dairy section) 
• additional salsa
• corn
• black beans(rinsed and drained)
• optional olives

Directions:

• Cook hamburger with onion. Drain and crumble. Add meat and onion back to pan.
• Add in a jar of Raspberry Chipotle Salsa, refried beans, chili powder and cheese. Cook on low uncovered for 25 minutes. Stir frequently. Add meat filling to shell and layer with suggested toppings. 

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