5/7/08

It's safe to say that one of the things we miss most about living in Texas is Tex Mex.  When we lived on the south side of Chicago we were very close to the Latino community and we were able to enjoy some of the most authentic food I've had.  Out in Wheaton we don't have that luxury.  Although we've tried lots of recipes we haven't found much to replace that type of food. I recently ran across this recipe and we have really enjoyed it.  I will not even pretend it's Tex Mex but it's a great combination of flavors that we love.  I know that it sounds weird but I promise it's worth a try.   

Potato Nachos  

3 large baking potatoes

1 lb ground beef, browned

1 package taco seasoning

shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 can black beans, drained

Slice the potatoes in 1/4 inch slices and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper.  Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350 for 20 minutes.  While those are cooking brown the beef.  Drain the fat and return to skillet.  Add the taco seasoning and black beans and warm through.  Pile the potato slices like chips and top with bean and meat mixture.  Top with cheese and return to the oven until the cheese melts.  Garnish with sour cream, salsa or guacamole.  A very fast and easy dinner!

On a very different note....Currey finished his semester today!!!  He had two finals today so I made sure he had brain food to do well on those tests.  We love breakfast sandwiches so I made fried egg sandwiches with bacon and cheese.  Probably not the most healthy but so yummy!  Currey is taking one summer school class but other than that he is done until next semester.  The summer is a nice break.  I can't believe that this time next year he will be graduating and then who knows where we will be headed.  Yet another adventure for the Blandfords!