As mentioned before, both of us really enjoy Mexican food and could eat it several times a week. I was really in the mood for something taco related, but the only thing we had on hand at the time was a can of refried beans and salsa. No taco seasoning, no shells, no burritos, nothing to make the familiar dinner.
Then I remembered a layered dip that students would always bring to my mom's piano recital receptions and played off of that idea. Thus, taco (aka firework) pie was born!
1 can refried beans
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 lb. ground meat (your choice - chicken, turkey, beef)
1 small onion, diced
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded cheese
Mix the flour, beans, and baking powder until a soft dough is formed. You'll need to flour your hands and keep smearing the beans so the moist parts touch the flour, it'll take a minute or two of working.
I'll take exciting news for $500, Alex.

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What has my blog achieved thus far? Well - it's far exceeded my expectations! I started less than a year ago, in September of 2008 and can't believe how much a part of my life it's become!
As many of you know, Johnny has a food allergy and cannot have whey. Whey is a milk protein, separated when making cheese. It's naturally found in a few cheese and dairy products, but otherwise was used for cattle feed. Until a wonderful little phenomenon we all know as "processing food" took off. Whey is a cheap, easy filler full of lots of protein to bulk up a product. They sneak it into crackers, breads, sauces, gravies, ice cream, you name it. One week we can buy a product safely, and the next their New and Improved! version has whey high up on the ingredient list.
Whey isn't a widely recognized food allergy, as it's usually clumped in with dairy, but it's definitely on the rise. Just in the three years I've had first-hand experience with this allergy a lot of labels will bold whey for us to easily see and there's a lot more information out there. I thought if somebody was as lost as I had been and googled around, I'd like to be a great resource of healthy home-made meals that are possible to cook around a specific food allergy. If I've been able to provide that for somebody, then I'm happy.
Of course having all my recipes, notes, and pictures in an easily categorized format isn't a bad thing, either! I've been able to stay connected and share with family and friends, as well as meet wonderful new friends. It's been a great experience and I cannot imagine my life without it! Thanks, Sophia!
And, now for the hard part since I just passed an award onto 7 wonderful people! Based on the requirements mentioned, I'm going to award Cyndi of So Much More Than a Mom because I think she does a great job of educating people through her posts, whether they be psych lessons, or recapping her Buddhist meditation class.
9 comments:
Thank you SO much, this is so sweet of you! And congrats on your award too, you deserve it!
As you have probably figured out, I'm not much of a cook. I am always amazed by your fantastic looking dishes, especially considering that you have to avoid whey. Sadly, I have printed out several of your recipes but NEVER tried to make any of them. I really mean to but I am such a slacker in the kitchen. My poor family. :)
I also enjoy your contributions to my blog via your insightful and honest comments.
Thanks and congrats again!
I love this crust idea.
Wow, you only started September of 2008? Wow! I'm so glad your blog has achieved so much and have been so benefitial to you! I know a bit of your personal story as well, so I KNEW you were one person who HAD to have this award. You 120% deserve it! lol.
And wow...I like the sound of that crust with the beans! So cool and of course you know I adore CHEESE. more, please! :D
Great post and congrats on the award!
Never thought of the refried bean idea - brilliant!
Of course, mine would be without those huge chunks of onions! :D
That firework taco pie looks AMAZING! I could have mexican every day and never get tired of it!!
This looks delicious and a great invention! you're very creative!!!
I'm always a fan of 1) Mexican Food, 2) Melted Cheese and 3) Dishes you can whip up without a trip to the store.
This looks perfect! Yum!
Congrats on your reward and the pie looks soooooo delish! I found your blog via Hey what's for dinner Mom?
This is a meal my family would enjoy. I love the way you made the crust.
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