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FUN FOOD BREAKFAST TACOS Serves 2 INGREDIENTS 4 slices bacon, cut in half 4 eggs 4 flour tortillas 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and mashed Sriracha or Tabasco sauce (optional) Chopped fresh parsley or cilantri for garnish spice up mealtime GET YOUR TASTE BUDS EXCITED WITH THESE TWIST ON TRADITIONAL MEXICAN DISHES I WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY KATE MORGAN JACKSON f you love the spicy deliciousness of Mexican flavors, you don’t have to wait until suppertime to dig into one of your favorite cuisines. Shake up your breakfast by switching out regular bacon and eggs for Breakfast Tacos, which add tortillas, avocado and a little hot sauce to the mix. And if you are dreaming about guacamole, give this classic Mexican snack a sweet twist by adding a little pineapple. Not only is it scrumptious scooped up with tortilla chips, it also makes a terrific topping for grilled chicken or fish. PINEAPPLE GUACAMOLE Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted Juice from one small lime ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon cumin ½ small red onion, chopped ½ cup pineapple, cut into very small cubes 6 SPRING 2018 | (201) FAMILY DIRECTIONS • Mash avocado with a potato masher until it is the consistency you like (smooth or chunky – both are great!) • Stir in lime juice, salt and cumin. • Stir in onion and pineapple and serve. DIRECTIONS • Heat a large skillet over medium- high heat and cook bacon until it is done the way you like it. Remove bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate, cover with foil to keep warm and set aside. • Whisk eggs until well combined and add to the skillet with the bacon drippings. Stir until they are softly scrambled. Remove from skillet to a bowl and set aside. • Heat the tortillas, either for 30 seconds in the microwave or if you like a little char, place them on the grates on your gas stove over low heat for a minute, turning carefully a few times with tongs. • Spread the warmed tortillas with mashed avocado. Top with egg, bacon, a drizzle of Sriracha or Tabasco sauce if you are feeling adventurous, and a scattering of parsley or cilantro. • Serve at once, telling your kids to roll up the tortillas and dig in.