Nachos

This looks like a mess but it is delicious and super fast and easy for a week-night supper. You can add or substitute ingredients if you like, you really can't do it wrong. Enjoy!

Nachos

Baked Tostitos Scoops

One pound browned and crumbled ground beef or ground turkey

One packet taco seasoning mix

Shredded cheese, options: cojack, cheddar, Mexican-style cheddar-mozzarella

Salsa

Low-fat sour cream

Sliced green onions

Prepare ground meat and taco seasoning as directed on seasoning packet. Place Scoops on individual plates, placing them all bowl-side up. Spoon prepared taco meat over top. Sprinkle cheese over and microwave for about 30-40 seconds. Top with salsa, sour cream, and green onions.

Easy Guacamole

I love love love guacamole. Most guacamole recipes are pretty simple but if you have a craving and want a quick snack, this recipe is great.

Easy Guacamole

Two ripe avocados

Prepared (jarred) salsa

Lime juice (optional)

Peel, pit, and mash avocados in a bowl. Stir in salsa until it is the consistency you prefer. If you don't plan on eating all the guacamole right away, stir in two Tbl. lime juice to prevent browning. Serve with corn chips or crackers (we enjoy it on Triscuits).

Baked Onion Rings

Randy loves these onion rings, so he is in charge of preparation. I was 8 feet away and still crying! But no matter how strong the onions, these always turn out yummy. Cooking seems to mellow out even the sharpest onion.

Baked Onion Rings

Slice two whole large onions into about 1/2" slices. Separate the rings and place in large mixing bowl. For every two onions, use two lightly beaten eggs; pour eggs over the onions and mix with a large spoon. Sprinkle about 2 tsp. garlic powder over all. (You can experiment with other spices; barbecue blends are good.) Then sprinkle about 1/2 cup purchased dried bread crumbs over and stir lightly.

Line a large cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Spray foil with non-stick coating. Place onion rings in single layer on foil.

Bake at 400 degrees for about 1/2 an hour. Just enough time to grill your steaks.

We used a Butcher's Rub on our steaks that we purchased in Charleston from The Spice and Tea Exchange. Very peppery and spicy. Yum!