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16 alaska parent fall 2025 AlaskaParent.comlet%u2019s eatNeed some fresh ideas for Taco Tuesday? It%u2019s time to think outside the shell. Try swapping the tortillas for pasta shells, pizza crust, wonton wrappers or even tater tots! Get feastin%u2019 and fiesta-in%u2019 with these tasty ideas for taco night with a twist.Homemade Crust%u2022 3/4 cup cold water%u2022 1 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil%u2022 1 3/4 cups bread flour%u2022 1 tsp instant dry yeast%u2022 1 tsp saltINGREDIENTS%u2022 1 box macaroni and cheese%u2022 1/4 cup milk%u2022 4 Tbs butter%u2022 1 lb ground turkey%u2022 1 red bell pepper, diced%u2022 1 yellow bell pepper, diced%u2022 1 orange bell pepper, diced%u2022 1 onion, diced%u2022 2 tsp taco seasoningTACO MAC AND CHEESE DIRECTIONSPrepare boxed mac and cheese with milk and butter according to package instructions.In skillet, brown ground turkey over medium heat. Add bell peppers and onion. Add taco seasoning.Stir turkey mixture with mac and cheese to combine.Recipe courtesy culinary.netTACO PIZZAINGREDIENTSTaco Pizza%u2022 1 lb lean ground beef or ground turkey%u2022 1 package McCormick 30% Less Sodium Mild Taco Seasoning Mix(or 4 Tbs of your favorite taco seasoning)%u2022 1 cup salsa%u2022 3/4 cup water%u2022 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blendToppings: shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, sliced jalapenos, sour creamDIRECTIONSFor the crust, whisk water and olive oil in liquid measuring cup. Place flour, yeast and salt in food processor; pulse until well blended. With machine running, gradually add water mixture just until mixed and no dry flour remains in bowl, about 30 seconds. Process 1 minute longer until dough forms a ball.Transfer dough to lightly floured surface. Knead by hand about 30 seconds until dough is smooth, shaping into a ball. Transfer to a lightly greased bowl. Spray dough lightly with no stick cooking spray. Cover with plastic wrap. Place bowl in warm, draft-free place and allow dough to rise about 1 1/2 hours until puffy. Transfer to lightly greased sheet pan. Press and stretch dough into a rectangle about 15-inches long by 10-inches wide. Cover with plastic wrap and allow dough to rise about 45 minutes longer.Brown ground beef in large skillet on medium-high heat. Drain fat. Stir in seasoning mix, salsa and water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Gently stretch dough towards corners of sheet pan to return to original size before adding pizza toppings. Spoon meat mixture evenly over crust. Sprinkle with cheese.Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is lightly browned. Top with shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, and, if desired, sliced jalapenos and sour cream. Tip: For easier prep, make pizza using a prepared 12-inch crust. Top crust as directed, and reduce bake time to 12 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Servings: 6TACO TUESDAY with a twistServings: 4