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Carne Asada Tacos

I love tacos. There are so many great variations on how to fill the humble corn tortilla, but this is one of my favorites. The marinade is easy to make and the result is at once umami, sweet, tart and a bit salty. It hits all the right notes. You can dress it simply with the lettuce and tomatoes but sauteeing some julienned peppers along with the Carne Asada is a great addition. I especially love the Sriracha Slaw along with these tacos.

Sriracha Slaw

Sriracha sauce makes the perfect ingredient for a spicy slaw. You need a bit of sweetness from the honey and the creaminess of the sour cream to balance the flavors with the bitter greens.

Check the label of your Sriracha to make sure of the sodium content. This varies widely. The USDA reports only about 50 milligrams per teaspoon, but one of the most popular, Huy Fong Foods Chili Garlic Sauce, contains 95 milligrams per teaspoon, so you might have to adjust your added salt a bit to keep the flavors balanced.

Spaghetti Squash Casserole

You could use almost any tomato sauce for this casserole. Here are some good alternative sauces:

This Bolognese sauce would work well - no need to mix the parmesan into the sauce. Just fold the Bolognese sauce into the squash and then top with the parmesan instead of the provolone.

I like the spiciness of this Fra Diavolo. You can leave out the shrimp and simply fold the sauce into the squash, leaving out the provolone and topping with the parmesan (like the Bolognese).

Likewise, this Vodka Cream sauce would work well the same way – no provolone but use the parmesan for topping at the last minute.

Great food that's great for you

Dr. Tim Harlan has translated Mediterranean Diet principles for the American kitchen, with recipes that include Taco Salad, Red Beans and Rice, and Fettuccine Alfredo. With Just Tell Me What to Eat! you'll find out how familiar foods that your family will love can be great for you.

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