Leftovers #50 ~ Taco Pie

Often times when we have tacos there is leftover meat. Usually we use it for flat bread sandwiches or homemade pizzas this time I decided to make a taco pie. With a few simple ingredients and modifications, depending on your pantry, you can make this no fuss dinner in minutes.  

Just roll out homemade or ready made pie crust into a big circle, the best you can. You may form the crust traditionally in a baking pie plate or shape free form; I like the latter because it enables me to just get on with making it, less fuss, more rustic.

Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC). If you do form the crust into a baking pie plate you may have to adjust the baking time. Place the rolled pie crust onto a lined baking sheet, with baking parchment paper. 

Spoon taco sauce or crushed tomato sauce and salsa over the crust, leaving a space about 1 inch from the sides. Then sprinkle leftover taco meat, black beans, corn, chopped tomatoes and shredded cheese. Fold the sides inward toward the centre of the pie, not completely covering. It doesn't have to be perfect that is part of this rustic charm. Brush the exposed crust with an egg wash and sprinkle with parsley. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until crust is nicely golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with green onions, red onions, or lettuce. Serve with dollops of guacamole and sour cream. And that is one delicious and done dinner!

Have a nice weekend and stay safe everyone! - JD 

Food Photo of the Day ~ ELT (Egg, Lettuce and Tomato)

Instead of a BLT, bacon lettuce and tomato, why not an egg, lettuce and tomato. What makes this ELT more complete is the addition of grilled halloumi cheese. This is the best sandwich one can make and devour!

Hope everyone had a nice weekend. - JD 

Leftovers #46 ~ Rice Noodle Salad

A great way to get inspired and infuse and use those leftover ingredients. Just tossed leftover rice noodles, some lettuce, carrots, cucumber, green onion and cashews with a homemade sesame soy dressing and you will have a very satisfying and filling one bowl lunch or dinner. 

Food Photo of the Day ~ Nachos

The cold weather has struck again so a round of epic nachos were in order. Crispy bacon, refried beans, corn, black beans, freshly diced tomatoes, and of course, melted sharp cheddar cheese. Topped with chopped lettuce and sprinkled with a chili pepper and lime seasoning salt. These were happily served... and devoured with salsa, sour cream, and a homemade guacamole dip. Perfect for sharing!

Hope everyone had a great weekend! - JD    

My Big Greek Salad

I know it is Thursday and I can hardly say this is a throwback Thursday because I always eat salads. This was my dinner last night, my version of a greek salad. Mixed herbed greens with chunks of cucumber, red onion, crisp green peppers, slices of radishes and quartered juicy hothouse tomatoes. Topped with fried Halloumi cheese and a homemade herb dressing. I chopped a reasonable amount of veggies which means there are leftovers for lunch today.  I do have some avocados kicking around so I will have my salad with additional slices of buttery avocados.  Hope your Thursday isn't too much of a throwback! - JW