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Today is National Taco Day, and I’m taking advantage of this food holiday. There are many ways to enjoy tacos, so where do you start? Do you go with something classic — a hard or soft shell that’s filled with meat, beans, veggies, and maybe a couple spicy additions like jalapeños or salsa? Or maybe a taco salad with taco croutons? What about all the breakfast taco options? It’s a hard decision.

Here are 18 taco recipes (and some taco-inspired recipes) that will fuel you through the rest of this very important day.

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If you want to just eat hummus and vegetables for dinner, we support your decision, with one little question: Why not add a baked potato to the equation? When spooned into your favorite kind of spud, hummus settles into a creamy sauce in the center of a warm baked potato.

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Inspired by the classic brothy soup from the deli counter, this hearty vegetarian soup is pure comfort and warmth. It brings together a blend of meaty mushrooms, vegetables, and tender pieces of pearled barley for a warm-me-up soup you can make in 30 minutes.

And hold the beef: you’ll never miss it.

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From Apartment Therapy → From Instant to Pour-Over: What Your Coffee Brewing Routine Says About You

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Movie night with friends is as easy as home entertaining gets. You do not need invites, costumes, or themed decorations. You do not need to roast a duck. You do not need a signature cocktail. You do not need a hashtag.

What you do need are three things: friends, a movie, and a place to watch the movie with some kind of movie-watching device. Well, four things, really, because you also need snacks. And drinks. Okay, that’s technically five.

The point is, it is a very low-effort, high-satisfaction enterprise. (If you did want to roast a duck, though, I’m sure it would be appreciated.)

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BEFORE: The sad state of my oven door.

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You may remember last fall when I cleaned my oven that everything came out looking pretty good except my oven door. Despite vigorous scrubbing with baking soda and Bon Ami, the spatters wouldn’t budge (this is a rental oven, and likely had never been cleaned prior to this). It was frustrating and a pain that we couldn’t see through the glass into the oven.

Fast forward six months (yes, it took me six months to revisit this problem), and the glass on my oven door is now perfectly clear, and looks nothing like the photo above. So how did I do it?

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Out of something the same can grow something new. Not to get too precious, but it really is the miracle of life — and there’s something wonderful about bringing that miracle into your home, in the form of plants, flowers, or herbs.

The RÅSKOG cart can play the role of plant stand quite well, but I like it in particular for a good old-fashioned herb garden. The sturdy casters allow for easy transportation, letting you wheel the cart into the perfect afternoon sunny spot. Once your ingredients have grown to perfection, you can roll them into the kitchen for a swift turn-around into your special dish or secret recipe.

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Weeknight Roasted Chicken with Potatoes & Okra

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When fall finally returns, we start to crave roast chicken. You can eat it just out of the oven on the first night, make chicken salad for lunch the next day, and make chicken noodle soup after that.

Make your roast chicken dinner even better with a selection of tasty sides. We have plenty of suggestions to help you fill the table. Here are our top 25 sides for your roast chicken dinner.

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Mini Puff Pastry Bear Claws with Chocolate Filling

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On October 4, 2016, The Mindy Project is back on Hulu for a new season, with the first episode, called “Decision 2016,” penned by Mindy Kaling herself. To mark the occasion, I am making some fast and easy chocolate-filled baby bear claws to nosh on, because that’s what Mindy would want.

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It’s been busy this year with the release of several new books, but there’s one that’s been under the radar that I think you’ll be especially excited about. Remember in 2013 when I published The Paleo Primer by Keris Marsden and Matt Whitmore? This delightful book introduced us to paleo/primal principles in the wittiest of ways, and then dished out creatively delicious primal recipes. Well with your help it went on to enjoy global success with copies published in the UK (Ebury Publishing) and Germany (Goldmann Verlag), and it’s ranked #1 in many categories on Amazon, including Paleo Diet, Low-Carb Cooking, and Exercise and Fitness. Thankfully, Keris and Matt weren’t done, and they’ve spent the last three years perfecting even more mouthwatering, primal-approved meals. And we’ve packaged them all together in The Paleo Primer: A Second Helping!

Your second helping includes:

• Healthy, great-tasting meals you can whip up with minimal ingredients, logistics, or preparation time.
• Primal-friendly recipes complete with details about macronutrients, calories, and portion size.
• The latest in nutrition science, including hot topics like gut health, the hormonal effects of food and exercise, and the Top 10 nutrition myths.
• Further guidance to help personalize meal plans and dial in your goals for fat loss or fitness.Sure, there are a plethora of paleo and primal nutrition guides and cookbooks out there, but you know my style—I’m committed to delivering something different. And what I especially love about Keris and Matt is the relaxed, humorous, and insightful way they share their knowledge and spread the primal love.

I can’t wait for you to try some of these recipes out, so I’m giving you a sneak peek of one of my favorites:

Easy Shrimp Red Thai Curry

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cooking Time: 15 Minutes

Ingredients

• 1 heaping tbsp coconut oil
• 2 1/2-inch chunk of ginger, peeled and finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
• 6 scallions, chopped
• 3 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp hot chili powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 red chili, deseeded and finely chopped
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• 2 lemongrass stalks, cut long ways and bashed with a rolling pin
• Zest of 1 lime
• 1 lb (500 g) jumbo shrimp
• 2 cups (500 ml) coconut cream
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• Celtic Sea or Himalayan Pink salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 lb (200 g) bean sprouts

Instructions 

1. Heat the coconut oil in a large pan, wok, or a casserole dish, and then add the ginger, garlic, scallions, paprika, chili, and cinnamon before stirring and cooking for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Add the pepper, red chili, tomato purée, lemongrass stalks, zest of lime, and shrimp, and stir well, coating the shrimp in the tomato purée and spices. Then cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Add the coconut cream, fish sauce, and salt and pepper and stir well. Simmer for about 3 minutes before adding the bean sprouts and simmering for another 2 minutes.

4. Serve with some white rice or cauliflower rice or just enjoy on its own as we did. We actually wilted some spinach into this at the end, so feel free to give it a try, too, for some added nutrients!

While you’re cooking, take advantage of the bonus items I’m throwing in for the book launch.

Buy a copy of The Paleo Primer: A Second Helping on Amazon before October 19th, submit your receipt, and you’ll get:

• $10 coupon for any product on PrimalBlueprint.com
• Digital download of the Primal Kitchen Mayo eCookbook

The Paleo Primer: A Second Helping retails for $11.74 on Amazon, so the $10 gift certificate almost covers the cost. With the $10 off coupon to PrimalBlueprint.com, you can grab some PRIMAL KITCHEN™ Avocado Oil to add some extra superfood flare to the recipes in the book.

If you’re stocked up on avocado oil, then consider buying a jar of PRIMAL KITCHEN™ Mayo as a must-have companion to the Primal Kitchen Mayo eCookbook, which is full of delicious side dishes to complement the main courses in The Paleo Primer: A Second Helping.

Just click here to grab your copy of The Paleo Primer: A Second Helping on Amazon and fill out this form here to get your free bonuses.

Hope you enjoy. And let me know what you think!

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