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Cheesy Taco Dip

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I love chips with dip especially nachos. I can eat it with salsa or a cheesy sauce, but one thing is for sure. It is definitely delicious when it has loads of toppings. This cheesy taco dip reminds me of just that. It is the perfect party food or you can simply whip it up for lazy weekends when you feel like eating chips while watching television. This sinful treat is best made with fresh tomatoes, but you may also use canned ones if you wish.

 

Ingredients:

2 lbs. ground beef

1 large onion, finely chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 medium sized green pepper, finely chopped

1 tablespoon oil

1 lb. cheddar or processed cheese, 3/4 cubed and 1/4 grated

16 oz. taco or tomato sauce

1 lb. fresh tomatoes, seeded and chopped

1 bottle black olives, drained and sliced

10 oz. canned green chili, drained

4 oz. canned mushroom pieces and stems, drained and chopped

1 cup sour cream

Tortilla chips

 

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the garlic and onions for 2-3 minutes or until they are light brown and the onions are soft. Add the beef and green pepper. Cook it for 8-10 minutes until the beef is browned and crumbled. Pour in the taco sauce and then add the cubed cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms, chili and olives.  Let it simmer for 4-6 minutes or until the cheese melts and the sauce is warmed through. Transfer the sauce to a large bowl or baking dish. Pour the sour cream over it and sprinkle it with grated cheese. Serve warm with tortilla chips.

 

Photo Courtesy Of:   Patrick Haney

Pita Nachos

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Pita nachos give more spunk to the classic nacho recipe. It uses pita chips and other vegetables to build an awesome appetizer for all ages. This incredibly tasty dish is perfect for parties or snacks. You may also add some ground beef and sour cream or even guacamole to make the dish similar to the real thing.

You can prepare the pita nachos ahead of time and store them. It can keep it for about 3-5 days, so you have some handy just in case you want to nibble on some chips. This is also a good way to make use of leftover pita bread and even tortillas.

I can say that I am a fan of all types of nachos. I can have them with salsa, beef and cheese or everything on top. The only thing I am not fond of is eating them with what I call “fake salsa” these are the bottled salsas that you can buy in the supermarket. I’d rather make the real thing. It tastes by far much better. Even salted pureed tomatoes have an impact compared to it.

 

 

Ingredients:

1 small whole meal pita bread

1 cup salsa

1 spring onion, chopped

130g can corn kernels

1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced

1/4 cup grated low-fat cheese

 

Preheat the oven to 180C and then cut the pita bread in half. Slice it into triangles, the same size as corn chips. Place them on a baking tray and then bake them in the oven for 5-7 minutes or until they become crunchy. Remove them from the oven and let them cool. After, store them in an airtight or sealed container.

Drain the corn and discard the liquid. Place it in a bowl. Add the spring onions and the diced bell pepper. Stir in the prepared salsa.

Place the pita chips in a baking dish and sprinkle them with grated cheese. Heat it in the oven for another 5 minutes or until the cheese melts. Remove from the oven and transfer the pita chips to a serving platter. Top it with the corn and salsa mixture. Serve immediately.

 

Photo Courtesy Of:   mandamonium

Superbowl Party Food

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Pittsburgh against Green Bay. Steelers against Packers. Terrible Towels against Cheeseheads…One of the biggest sporting events in the world, this years is billed to be one of the best games of all time. And it’s only fair to get a load of friends over, beers in the cooler, with lots of easy food.

Lombardi Trophy

So what have we got on the cards?

Nachos Chips
Melted Cheese, Jalapenos, a small amount of Chopped Tomatoes, Sour Cream and Guacamole, this dish is a great favourite at any party.

Lay half of the Nachos out on an Ovenproof dish, sprinkle with some Cheese, then lay some Tomatoes, Jalapenos, Sour Cream and Guacamole on top. Lay the rest of the Nachos on top, followed by the rest of the toppings, and place under a medium heated grill until Golden Brown, and the Cheese has melted.

Pizza
Using the bases mentioned here, you can easily change the toppings – try some Beef and Jalapenos, Three Cheeses, and some Chicken and Sweetcorn toppings for them.

Follow the instructions for the Pizza Bases, and place the toppings on before returning to the oven for the final sessions, to allow them to cook and crisp over.

Southern Fried Chicken
This recipe is a personal favourite. You can use different cuts of Chicken to make sure that you have a lot of these, or you may miss the third and fourth quarter making more!

These are great hot or cold, so if you don’t have a series of fryers, or someone specially in to cook, it may be worth serving them cold!

Pretzls
Nothing says Beer Snack, like a traditional Pretzel! And flavour these with some different spices and flavourings – Cinnamon, Salt or Garlic are all good flavourings that can go well on this snack.

Big Baskets of these – not even in the traditional shapes, but in any pattern – go down VERY well.

Above all – if you’re going out, have a game plan – don’t drink and drive, have a designated driver, or take a cab!

Photo Courtesy of: PBurghStever