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National Nachos Day TODAY!
http://www.nationalnachosday.com/ ^ | 11-06-2018

Posted on 11/06/2018 11:54:14 AM PST by Responsibility2nd

They can be hot. They can be messy. They can range from plain to spicy, served alone as a snack or with a whole range of toppings for a hearty meal.

We’re talking about nachos, of course !


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KEYWORDS: nachos
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Nachos Are Born

It’s said that Anaya, a Mexican from the border town of Piedra Negras, inadvertently invented nachos 70 years ago in 1943 when hungry guests showed up at the Victory Club, the restaurant he was working at across the Rio Grande River from Texas. The dozen or so patrons were the wives of American soldiers who had been shopping in town and were now looking for some sustenance.

As the maitre d, Anaya found himself without a chef so he decided to rustle up something tasty for his guests. The only foods available in the kitchen were tortillas and cheese. He began making the dish by cutting the tortilla into triangles. The cheese was then melted by heating it together with the triangular chips. He topped the dish with jalapeno peppers to complete the first-ever recipe of Nachos Especiales otherwise known as Nacho's Special Dish.

Anaya, who was called Nacho because of his short stature, created a dish that would grow in popularity in Texas and the Southwest over the next 20 years. Anaya went on to work at the Moderno Restaurant in Piedras Negras, which still uses the original recipe. He also opened his own eatery, Nacho's Restaurant, in the border town.

1 posted on 11/06/2018 11:54:14 AM PST by Responsibility2nd
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To: Responsibility2nd
These are nachos.

Image result for bean and cheese nachos

 

This is slop that should be tossed in the garbage.

Image result for ricos stadium nachos

2 posted on 11/06/2018 11:55:04 AM PST by Responsibility2nd
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To: Responsibility2nd

Hillary is nacho president.

LOL.

5.56mm


3 posted on 11/06/2018 11:56:32 AM PST by M Kehoe (DRAIN THE SWAMP!)
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To: Responsibility2nd

Hillary’s nacho president!


4 posted on 11/06/2018 11:56:44 AM PST by SERKIT ("Blazing Saddles" explains it all.......)
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To: Responsibility2nd
> This is slop that should be tossed in the garbage.

The same with this
"Nacho Senator"
5 posted on 11/06/2018 11:58:51 AM PST by LostPassword
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6 posted on 11/06/2018 12:00:14 PM PST by Liz (Our side has 8 trillion bullets; other side doesn't know which bathroom to use.)
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Super Nachos

Spread tortilla chips on baking sheet; top with Cheddar cheese and dot with refried beans and cooked seasoned ground beef.

Broil until cheese is melted, watching carefully to prevent burning, 3-5 min.

SERVE Topped with salsa, sour cream, black olives, green onions, and jalapeno peppers.


7 posted on 11/06/2018 12:07:58 PM PST by Liz (Our side has 8 trillion bullets; other side doesn't know which bathroom to use.)
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To: Responsibility2nd

One of my favorite nachos recipe:

Swiss Cheese Nachos.

Doritioes. Swiss Cheese. Jalapenos.

That is all.


8 posted on 11/06/2018 12:14:05 PM PST by Responsibility2nd
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To: Responsibility2nd

But, but it’s taco Tuesday!


9 posted on 11/06/2018 12:14:15 PM PST by glock rocks (... so much win!)
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To: Liz

I love Nachos!

Made a killer mexican dish last night, you gotta try it.

Mashed cauliflower after boiling 10 minutes, a few tablespoons of sour cream, salt and heavy on some allspice mexican seasoning.

Great tasting and a super substitute for rice!


10 posted on 11/06/2018 12:16:33 PM PST by Professional
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To: Liz
I'm not one to usually suggest processed food on my nachos, but try Bean Dip instead of refired beans.

Image result for bean dip

A small spread on bean dip on the chip, then add cheese.

11 posted on 11/06/2018 12:19:05 PM PST by Responsibility2nd
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To: Responsibility2nd

More disgraceful “cultural garbage appropriation”.


12 posted on 11/06/2018 12:26:19 PM PST by FlingWingFlyer (#NotARussianBot)
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To: Professional

Sounds deelish.


13 posted on 11/06/2018 12:31:45 PM PST by Liz (Our side has 8 trillion bullets; other side doesn't know which bathroom to use.)
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To: Responsibility2nd

Los Polos Hermanos is having a special I hear. ;-) Is that what they’ll tell the caravan when it reaches the border” It’s Not Cho day!


14 posted on 11/06/2018 12:36:26 PM PST by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?)
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To: Liz

“Instant Nachos for 1” for me, sometimes a weekend lunch:

Spread tortilla chips on plate, scatter sliced black olives over. (Optional: scatter pieces of pepperoni slices.) Spread liberally with grated cheese (can be most any kind but pepper jack and cheddar are good). 53 seconds on high in the microwave. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

It is not fabulous, but adequate to take care of a craving in record time.


15 posted on 11/06/2018 12:38:20 PM PST by NEMDF
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HAT TIP LONE PALM

COMPLETELY remove the seeds/veins from a Habenero (wear gloves). Mince finely, stir into can of crushed pineapple.

Bring to a bare boil. Remove offheat, cool then chill.

Serve over vanilla ice cream.


16 posted on 11/06/2018 12:41:33 PM PST by Liz (Our side has 8 trillion bullets; other side doesn't know which bathroom to use.)
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To: Responsibility2nd

Missed it by a day. Had nachos last night.


17 posted on 11/06/2018 12:44:08 PM PST by moovova
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To: NEMDF
Spread tortilla chips on plate, scatter sliced black olives over

You're not from Texas, are you?
18 posted on 11/06/2018 12:44:38 PM PST by TexasGunLover
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Olives are OK. But this...

Image result for ricos cheese GIF

This is abominable.

19 posted on 11/06/2018 12:50:40 PM PST by Responsibility2nd
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To: Responsibility2nd
p17
20 posted on 11/06/2018 12:58:18 PM PST by Snickering Hound
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