Leftovers served with beer

Tosadas here last night. I love tosada night. For some great reasons
1. use up leftovers from taco night
2. kids love it
3. hubby loves it
4. it is really a salad but, my husband doesn't realize it and gobbles it up.

You know those big salads piled with chicken, tons of veggies, some yummy cheese and lovingly coated in dressing? Yeah, my husband will not go near that. It's not the fat hiding in the dressing - it just looks too healthy. (yeah, now I totally want a salad). My husband also turns his nose up at leftovers. Not lasagna or chili or enchiladas that are better as leftovers. But, leftover chicken and rice? Um, no. He would take that as a sign that I have already talked to the divorce attorney and his things are packed in the trunk of his car. (Obviously, if he did something that bad, I would have already set fire to his things so, that scenario is just ridiculous).

One note about tortillas. I eat them a lot. I use them a lot. My new favorite is the multigrain. I slather it with Laughing Cow cheese or peanut butter or anything yummy. But, when making tacos or tosadas, fresh corn tortillas make the meal.

Dinner last night.....
Diana's world famous tosadas:

tosada shell - Skillet on med/high (ok, really right between medium and med/high) with a layer of vegetable oil (dont be shy with that oil). when oil is hot, add corn tortilla. as soon as tortilla is soft, is get a tiny tear on one side to let out the steam so it doesn't puff up. Turn over using tongs. Take out when golden. Place on paper towels. If you are making tacos, heat should only be on medium. As soon as tortillas are soft, bend them in half.

next layer - beans. I sometimes have homemade refried beans in my freezer (don't you?). but, mostly, I go for store bought. I like Rosarito Taditional or Bearitos Green Chile (the Bearitos are very inconsistent. sometimes they are watery so, i always have to have extra on hand). In a pot, put one can of Rosarito refried beans, 2 tablespoons of water, a dash of black pepper, and a 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese. Heat until blended and the cheese is melted.

next layer (omit if you are doing a meatless night) - One package of ground turkey. Brown in a skillet. When it is about half way cooked, add one and a half packet of taco seasoning. Cook all the way through. Oh, I cook a small portion without seasoning for the baby.

next layer - shredded cheddar cheese.

next layer - taco sauce or salsa. I am not going to lie, my three year old has ketchup. Yes, ketchup. Now, I try to limit her ketchup because it is filled with sodium and HFCS (seriously that stuff is everywhere).

from there, build your masterpiece. Might I suggest the following....
tomaotes or fresh pico de gallo
cilantro
guacamole or sliced avacado
lettuce (lots of crunchy lettuce)
my husband loves sour cream on top. Sometimes, I add a little of my Southwest Dressing (equal parts salsa and ranch quickly blended in a blender).

Oh, and enjoy with a beer. And, remember don't over eat. Eat a reasonable portion - you will also have some leftovers then.