Best Taco Recipes

View all Ancho Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Slaw and Avocado Cream

With simple recipes for a weeknight meal and some fit for a more extravagant night of entertaining, tacos are just right for most any occasion. With a variety of ingredients to please any palate, these combinations are among Cooking Light's best, as decided by our readers.

First, we start off with an authentic Mexican-style taco. Bring this taste to your table by cooking the chicken in a mixture of ancho chili powder and cumin and serving over corn tortillas topped with slaw and avocado cream.

View Recipe: Ancho Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Slaw and Avocado Cream

 

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Tasty Muffins

just follow our tips and you will be on your way.

Five Tips for Perfect Muffins:

1.  Leave a few lumps. Over stirring can toughen a muffin.
2.  Spray the liners with cooking spray before adding batter.  
3.  Check for doneness early (about 5 minutes before specified time) since ovens can vary.
4.  Cool in the pan 5 minutes, then eat warm or remove to a rack so muffins don't get soggy.
5.  Store correctly so muffins stay fresh. Keep in an airtight container for a day or two. Or wrap  individually in plastic wrap, place all in a zip-top bag, and freeze up to one month. Thaw at room temperature or in microwave for 10 to 30 seconds.

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Summer Desserts

with sweet-tart grapes, a tangy goat cheese mixture, earthy walnuts, and a honeyed port sauce all layered between airy and crisp phyllo, who could ask for anything more?

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Dulche De Leche Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Ingredients:
4 slices of Cinnamon Raisin Bread
4 Tablespoons of Neufchatel Cheese, at room temp.
1 Tablespoon of Dulce De Leche
1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1 Small Apple, seeded cored and sliced thin.

In a small bowl, mix cheese dulce de leche and cinnamon until well combined. Spread mixture on two slices of bread. Arrange apple slices over each and top with the remaining slices of bread. Spray a large non stick skillet with cooking spray and heat on medium high. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and grill for about 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and enjoy while nice and warm.

*If you do not have dulce de leche, you can substitute with a caramel sauce.

Makes 2 sandwiches
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Per Serving: 250 calories, 7g fat, 3g saturated fat, 15mg cholesterol, 280mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate, 4g fiber and 6g protein.

Lemon Herb Baked Salmon Recipe

Ingredients:
1 lb. Salmon Fillets
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1/2 Teaspoon Lemon Zest
2 Teaspoons Crushed Garlic
Ground Black Pepper
1/2 Teaspoon Dried Rosemary
Fresh Parsley for Garnish (optional)

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place fillets in baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spray fillets lightly with cooking spray and sprinkle lemon juice. Rub lemon zest and garlic onto fillets and sprinkle with pepper and rosemary. Bake 8 to 10 minutes per inch of thickness or until internal temperatures reaches 145 degrees F. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Makes 4 4 ounce servings.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Per Serving: 200 calories, 10g fat, 2g saturated fat, 70mg cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate, 0g fiber, 24g protein

Grilled Sausage, Peppers & Onion Recipe

Nothing beats the delicious summer grilled foods. Here in NJ sausage, peppers and onions is a favorite. You can smell them from miles on the boardwalks of the NJ shore's.

Here is my own recipe, simple and easy. Remember, I am a busy lady, so I try to put together recipes, that are not only easy, but healthy and meals that really hit the spot.

Ingredients:

Sweet or Hot Italian Sausage
Olive Oil
Fresh Garlic
Bell Peppers (Green, Red or Both)
1 Medium Onion

Normally, this is just easier for me. I start by boiling the sausage links, because any pork should be cooked thoroughly. Once the sausage has been boiled, grill the sausage links. Since, they are already cooked, this will ensure you will not burn them on the grill.

Next, in a non-stick frying pan, add a tablespoon of olive oil and fresh garlic, start saute' the garlic, now simply add and the sliced peppers and onions. Cook until veggies are tender, and feel free to add seasoning, such as fresh pepper, garlic and or onion powder.

Serve sausage, peppers and onions on fresh Italian bread or even hot dog rolls. You can also jazz it up by adding tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella. There you go, this meal can be made in about 30 minutes and it's a definite summer hit

Grilled Pizza Margherita

Ingredients:
1 Cup of Olive Oil and Garlic Sauce
1 (12 inch) Pre-baked Pizza Crust
4 oz. Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Thin Sliced or Shredded
2 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbsp. Chopped Fresh Basil Leaves

Instructions: Evenly spread sauce on pizza crust, then top with cheese. Grill covered over medium heat, rotating occasionally, 10 minutes or until sauce is hot and cheese is melted. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with basil and serve immediately.

Serves: 4, Prep time: 5 minutes, Cook Time: 10 minutes.