Avocado Tacos

If you love avocados and tacos, you're going to love these!!! Whether you chop and mix the removed avocado with the taco meat, or create a fantastic guacamole on the side, either way is a win win!

Ingredients:

- 1 lb. ground beef (or turkey or chicken)

- 2 medium/large avocados, halved

- 1 package taco seasoning

- chopped tomatoes

- shredded cheese

- cilantro

- diced, green onions (greens only), scallions, or chives

- shredded lettuce

- sour cream

In a large skillet, cook the beef until browned. Drain grease. Add taco seasoning and water (directions on package). Scoop out most of the avocado and fill with taco meat. Add remaining ingredients on top with a dollop of sour cream and enjoy!!! If you'd like a printer-friendly version of this recipe, Click Here. 

"Inhale tacos. Exhale negativity." - #namaste

Oven-Baked Tacos

Taco lovers will melt over these oven-baked tacos with the cheese baked right in! That first heavenly bite of melted cheese with perfectly seasoned taco meat will make you instantly look forward to that second taco!

Ingredients:

- 1 lb. ground turkey or ground beef
- 1/4 cup fat-free refried beans
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
- 4 oz. tomato sauce
- 6 hard taco shells 
- 4 oz. shredded cheddar cheese

Toppings: Whatever you desire!

- lettuce
- salsa
- onions
- tomatoes
- sour cream
- chives

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 

Over medium-high heat, brown turkey and drain any fat. Add taco seasoning, refried beans, and tomato sauce, stirring until combined. Spray 9x9 pan with cooking spray. Spoon taco filling into taco shells and line them side by side in the pan. Sprinkle cheese over each taco and bake, uncovered, for 13 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven and top with favorite taco toppings. Enjoy! If you'd like a printer-friendly version of this recipe, Click Here.

"If you have a problem, let's taco about it." - Anonymous

Lobster Roll Tacos

"I'm already looking forward to having these again" was my husband's response after he finished his lobster roll tacos. These magnificent tacos have a taste can only be magnified by the seasoned butter sauce that is drizzled on top, sprinkled with fresh cilantro. Superior taste that is fresh and flavorful!

Ingredients:

- 2, 5 oz. lobster tails
- 1 tsp. white vinegar
- 4 Tbs. butter
- 1/2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tsp. lime zest
- juice from 1/2 of a lime
- 1 Tbs minced shallotss
- 2 Tbs scallions, chopped
- 2 Tbs fresh cilantro, chopped

In a large sauce pan, add enough water that will cover lobster tails. Add vinegar and heat water over medium-high heat. When water comes to a boil, place lobster tails in pan. Let boil for about 6 to 7 minutes, until shells turn bright red and meat is tender when pierced with a fork. Remove tails and submerge in an ice bath to stop the cooking, for about 5 minutes. Carefully remove meat from tails and cut into bite-size pieces. Set aside.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter and Old Bay seasoning over medium heat. After the butter is melted, add lime zest, juice, and shallots. Cook for 2 minutes or until shallots are tender. Add lobster to skillet and gently stir until lobster is heated through. Remove lobster with a slotted spoon and place in taco shells. Top with desired amount of butter sauce and sprinkle each lobster taco with scallions and cilantro. Enjoy! If you'd like a printer-friendly version of this recipe, Click Here.

"Life's a beach! Relax and eat more lobster." - Anonymous