Sautéed Shrimp and Brie Nachos

prep: 20 minutes

cook: 15 minutes

about 15 servings (2 chips each)

you’ll need…

30 tortilla chips

6 ounces Brie cheese, cut into 30 small pieces

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 garlic cloves, finely minced or pushed through a garlic press

1 teaspoon paprika

1 pound shrimp (31 to 35 count), peeled, deveined with tails removed

¼ cup chopped red and green pepper

let’s get to it…

Place tortilla chips on a serving platter. Top with small pieces of brie; set aside.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes.

Add the garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until softened but not brown. Stir in the paprika.

Lower heat to medium low and add the shrimp. Sauté shrimp for 3 to 4 minutes or until pink.

Remove from heat. Place 1 shrimp on top of cheese and tortilla chip. Garnish with chopped red and green pepper if desired. Serve immediately.

Matzo Eggs Rancheros

prep: 10 minutes
cook: 10 minutes

you’ll need…
1 piece of matzo (your favorite flavor)
2 tablespoons smashed avocado
1 tablespoon salsa
1 fried, poached or boiled egg
1 tablespoon grated Cheddar cheese

let’s get to it…
Place matzo on a plate. Spoon on the smashed avocado and salsa.
Top avocado and salsa with fried, poached or boiled egg.
Sprinkle on grated cheese. Serve immediately.

cooking know-how: To melt the cheese on the matzo: Line a baking sheet with foil. Place oven rack about 6 inches from the broiler. Heat oven on Broil. Place finished matzo on baking sheet and broil for 30-seconds or until cheese is melted.

Turkey Taco Nachos

prep: 20 minutes
cook: 20 minutes

for the Nachos you’ll need…
6 cups tortilla chips
cooking spray
½ cup chopped onion
1 lb. ground turkey
1 package taco seasoning mix
¼ cup water
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)

for the Toppings you’ll need (all optional)…
1 cup chopped bell pepper
1 cup sliced pickled jalapeños
1 cup salsa
1 cup sour cream
1 cup chopped tomato
1 cup chopped avocado
1 cup chopped onions

let’s get to it…
Place oven rack in the middle of the oven. Heat oven to 375°F.
Line a baking sheet with foil. Place tortilla chips in a single layer on lined baking sheet; set aside.
Spray a skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add onion to skillet and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes or until onion starts to soften. Add turkey, seasoning mix and water; cook 14 to 16 minutes or until meat reaches 165°F. Drain meat, if necessary.
Place toppings in small separate bowls while turkey cooks; set aside.
Spoon cooked ground turkey evenly on top of chips; top with bell pepper and shredded cheese.
Bake 5 to 8 minutes or until cheese is melted (watch carefully!). Remove from oven and serve with toppings on the side.

cooking know how: Get creative! Include other garnishes like chorizo (Mexican sausage), shredded lettuce, chopped black olives, fresh chopped green onions… the list is limitless!