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#* Rice - brown, Spanish, or white | #* Rice - brown, Spanish, or white | ||
#* Fish - fried or grilled halibut, tuna, cod, or whatever you usually favor | #* Fish - fried or grilled halibut, tuna, cod, or whatever you usually favor | ||
| − | #Choose the right cheese. It's no surprise that certain cheese work better with some fillings than others. Here are a few ideas to try<ref>http://www.thekitchn.com/the-best-cheeses-for-tacos-plus-taco-ideas-galore-the-cheesemonger-199315</ref>: | + | #Choose the right cheese. It's no surprise that certain cheese work better with some fillings than others. Here are a few ideas to try<ref name="rf1">http://www.thekitchn.com/the-best-cheeses-for-tacos-plus-taco-ideas-galore-the-cheesemonger-199315</ref>: |
#* Try Manchego if you're using chorizo, salsa verde, or sour cream. | #* Try Manchego if you're using chorizo, salsa verde, or sour cream. | ||
#* Use Cheddar with ground beef, crema, and jalapenos. | #* Use Cheddar with ground beef, crema, and jalapenos. | ||
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#* Chopped cilantro | #* Chopped cilantro | ||
#* Lime juice | #* Lime juice | ||
| − | #Make a salsa. While you can purchase a variety of salsas, you can really personalize a salsa if you make it yourself. Here are the basic types to get you started<ref>http://www.seriouseats.com/2011/07/the-serious-eats-guide-to-taco-styles.html</ref>: | + | #Make a salsa. While you can purchase a variety of salsas, you can really personalize a salsa if you make it yourself. Here are the basic types to get you started<ref name="rf2">http://www.seriouseats.com/2011/07/the-serious-eats-guide-to-taco-styles.html</ref>: |
#* Salsa Roja - This is the red pepper-based salsa that most people immediately think of when it comes to salsa. Tomatoes are optional and you can make it as spicy as you like. | #* Salsa Roja - This is the red pepper-based salsa that most people immediately think of when it comes to salsa. Tomatoes are optional and you can make it as spicy as you like. | ||
#* Avocado based: You can make it thick and pasty like guacamole, or leave it thinner with chunks of avocado. | #* Avocado based: You can make it thick and pasty like guacamole, or leave it thinner with chunks of avocado. | ||
#* Pico de Gallo - This chopped and raw salsa usually consists of onions, tomatoes, and chili peppers. | #* Pico de Gallo - This chopped and raw salsa usually consists of onions, tomatoes, and chili peppers. | ||
#* Salsa Verde - Again, you can make this green salsa as spicy or mild as you like. It's typically made from tomatillos, chilis, and cilantro. | #* Salsa Verde - Again, you can make this green salsa as spicy or mild as you like. It's typically made from tomatillos, chilis, and cilantro. | ||
| − | #* Pineapple based: This is usually a mixture of finely chopped or large chunks of pineapple tossed with diced tomato, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro.<ref>http://www.cosmopolitan.com/food-cocktails/a6650/creative-taco-recipes/</ref> | + | #* Pineapple based: This is usually a mixture of finely chopped or large chunks of pineapple tossed with diced tomato, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro.<ref name="rf3">http://www.cosmopolitan.com/food-cocktails/a6650/creative-taco-recipes/</ref> |
#Try a totally different style. Who says tacos always have to be Mexican inspired? Take a page out of another type of food you love. Here are some ideas to get your out of a standard taco rut: | #Try a totally different style. Who says tacos always have to be Mexican inspired? Take a page out of another type of food you love. Here are some ideas to get your out of a standard taco rut: | ||
| − | #* Barbecue - Use barbecued chicken with lots of tangy sauce, shredded cabbage, and cheese.<ref | + | #* Barbecue - Use barbecued chicken with lots of tangy sauce, shredded cabbage, and cheese.<ref name="rf3" /> |
| − | #* Breakfast - Use crispy potatoes, bacon, and cheese on top of scrambled eggs.<ref>http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/potato-bacon-breakfast-tacos-monterey-jack</ref> | + | #* Breakfast - Use crispy potatoes, bacon, and cheese on top of scrambled eggs.<ref name="rf4">http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/potato-bacon-breakfast-tacos-monterey-jack</ref> |
| − | #* Green - Use sauteed greens, such as kale or spinach, sweet potato, avocado, and sour cream.<ref>http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/green-tacos</ref> | + | #* Green - Use sauteed greens, such as kale or spinach, sweet potato, avocado, and sour cream.<ref name="rf5">http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/green-tacos</ref> |
| − | #* Leftover - Tacos don't have to be labor intensive, especially if you use leftovers. For example, don't throw out that spaghetti or sloppy joe filling. Make spaghetti tacos or sloppy tacos and cover with your favorite taco toppings.<ref>http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/sloppy-taco</ref> | + | #* Leftover - Tacos don't have to be labor intensive, especially if you use leftovers. For example, don't throw out that spaghetti or sloppy joe filling. Make spaghetti tacos or sloppy tacos and cover with your favorite taco toppings.<ref name="rf6">http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/sloppy-taco</ref> |
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