Mexican Tortilla Skillet

Ingredients for Mexican Tortilla Skillet
1 pound ground beef
1 clove garlic, minced
1 packet store-bought or homemade taco seasoning mix
6 burrito-size flour tortillas
2 cups pureed canned or fresh tomatoes
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup salsa
1 green bell pepper (optional), seeded and chopped
Preparation
1. Heat a large skillet over high heat until hot. Add ground beef, garlic, and taco seasoning. Cook until beef is browned, breaking it into small pieces with the side of a spoon and mixing everything together.

2. While beef is browning, slice tortillas into 1-inch squares. A pizza cutter or scissors works well for this.

3. Add tomatoes, salsa, and cut-up tortillas to skillet and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat. If it seems dry, you can add a little water. Once this is heated through, sprinkle cheese over top and cover for a few minutes. Once cheese is melted, it is ready to serve. Sprinkle with chopped green pepper (if using) for a little color, crunch, and a healthy dose of vitamin C.

Spiced Lamb and Vegetable Kebabs with Cilantro-Mint Sauce

Ingredients for Spiced Lamb and Vegetable Kebabs with Cilantro-Mint Sauce
Kebabs:
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (1-pound) boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
16 cherry tomatoes
16 (2-inch) pieces yellow bell peppers
16 (1/2-inch) wedges red onion
Cooking spray

Sauce:
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1/4 cup mint leaves
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
Preparation
1. Prepare grill to medium-high heat.

2. To prepare kebabs, combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; add lamb, tossing to coat. Thread lamb, tomatoes, bell pepper, and onion alternately onto each of 8 (8-inch) skewers. Place kebabs on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 10 minutes or until desired degree of doneness, turning occasionally.

3. To prepare the sauce, combine cilantro and remaining ingredients in a blender; process until smooth. Serve with kebabs.

Ice cream with mango-cardamom sauce: Place 1 chopped peeled ripe mango, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, and 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom in a food processor; process until smooth. Serve over ice cream.