tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660641345241219924.post4969253101011065756..comments2024-02-11T15:52:39.974-08:00Comments on Caker Cooking: Taco SaladBrian Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02779793839672812019noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660641345241219924.post-43427728925789592532015-09-06T18:32:52.104-07:002015-09-06T18:32:52.104-07:00Your house seems more on the gourmet side. We coul...Your house seems more on the gourmet side. We could never afford olives when I was growing up. And the only avocado we were familiar with was the colour of our fridge.Brian Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02779793839672812019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660641345241219924.post-16410557797287141122015-09-04T10:20:17.713-07:002015-09-04T10:20:17.713-07:00At my house we make taco salad with Fritos and we ...At my house we make taco salad with Fritos and we use thinly sliced red onions, avocado, black olives, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, ground beef seasoned with taco seasoning and Catalina dressing. The very best!Reneesewwhatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660641345241219924.post-8474030862313945022015-03-29T10:17:49.175-07:002015-03-29T10:17:49.175-07:00What about browning the hamburger with taco season...What about browning the hamburger with taco seasoning & I have sour cream & taco sauce on the side & it's gotta be "Western French" dressing. I would put the chips on per serving when not to be eaten same day. Otherwise ALL soggy!! So yummy!!Queenynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660641345241219924.post-5892305280632708642014-05-01T16:56:30.167-07:002014-05-01T16:56:30.167-07:00The only thing that isn't better with black ol...The only thing that isn't better with black olives is chocolate cake. But everything else is pretty much fair game.Brian Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02779793839672812019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660641345241219924.post-56374892149628685502014-04-30T14:36:48.100-07:002014-04-30T14:36:48.100-07:00I make this all the time but I use Russian dressin...I make this all the time but I use Russian dressing instead of Catalina and I also do a vegetarian version with a can of black beans instead of meat. Both versions get black olives added. Everything is better with black olives. Yumm. GypsyRainnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13279035151458014139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660641345241219924.post-44103412537686410992014-01-01T07:37:58.967-08:002014-01-01T07:37:58.967-08:00Hmm. I don't think I've ever seen canned e...Hmm. I don't think I've ever seen canned enchilada sauce before. If you haven't enjoyed this salad in a long time, why not start 2014 on the right foot by making it today? Only good things will follow. Brian Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02779793839672812019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660641345241219924.post-63948386788589480372013-12-31T18:35:43.268-08:002013-12-31T18:35:43.268-08:00My family makes this but uses Old El Paso canned e...My family makes this but uses Old El Paso canned enchilada sauce for the "sauce"... I don't think you can buy it here... I like it without lettuce, but haven't had it in years!dynagrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10336046639505676167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660641345241219924.post-56471424007499933382013-11-11T18:55:39.910-08:002013-11-11T18:55:39.910-08:00Hold on, Sarah. Are you telling me there's not...Hold on, Sarah. Are you telling me there's not a single dish to wash afterwards? This is genius!Brian Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02779793839672812019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660641345241219924.post-63512004286486208772013-11-11T18:33:41.852-08:002013-11-11T18:33:41.852-08:00I've been enjoying your blog, and feel like th...I've been enjoying your blog, and feel like this post isn't complete without a mention of the walking taco. Really the ultimate in southwest (US) or Alberta foodways. You take a single serving bag of fritos and eat a few of them, then drop in a scoop of ground beef seasoned with taco seasoning (preferably the kind that is sort of an unnatural orange color), a bunch of ice berg lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, shredded cheese and salsa. A plastic fork and you are good to go! No plates required! Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13425483334607131660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660641345241219924.post-28982185305227016882013-06-25T19:35:33.912-07:002013-06-25T19:35:33.912-07:00Sara, your mother sounds like a good cook to me. N...Sara, your mother sounds like a good cook to me. Nothing better than a double whammy of cakery!Brian Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02779793839672812019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660641345241219924.post-15973367854082531252013-06-25T08:55:22.185-07:002013-06-25T08:55:22.185-07:00No way! This past weekend my mother made both tac...No way! This past weekend my mother made both taco salad and the pie filling salad (except she used apple pie filling, cheaper, you know, than peach!). If I ever had doubts about coming from caker stock, this recent meal proves it, doubly!Saranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660641345241219924.post-47393721286983673232013-06-24T19:26:54.648-07:002013-06-24T19:26:54.648-07:00Iceberg lettuce is crunchy, cheap and refreshing. ...Iceberg lettuce is crunchy, cheap and refreshing. I don't know why it has such a bad rap, either. I'm smelling an arugula conspiracy. Brian Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02779793839672812019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660641345241219924.post-7929908780282191402013-06-24T15:30:31.145-07:002013-06-24T15:30:31.145-07:00Hey Brian,
Should there not be some sort of caveat...Hey Brian,<br />Should there not be some sort of caveat on this recipe that specifies that it must be ICEBERG lettuce. So crunchy & delicious, and is a head of iceberg not the base for every caker green salad? Yum. I don`t know why iceberg lettuce has such a bad rap!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660641345241219924.post-17075842477380186062013-06-24T13:48:11.959-07:002013-06-24T13:48:11.959-07:00If it isn't, it should be.If it isn't, it should be.veg-o-matichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10063037378554820697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660641345241219924.post-23403854297786219812013-06-24T07:48:20.630-07:002013-06-24T07:48:20.630-07:00Absolutely! Bring some antacid and your heart pill...Absolutely! Bring some antacid and your heart pills.Godzilawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08803659998747046888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660641345241219924.post-78929690449385864802013-06-21T19:23:04.762-07:002013-06-21T19:23:04.762-07:00Can I get a dinner invite to your best friend'...Can I get a dinner invite to your best friend's sister's house some time?Brian Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02779793839672812019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660641345241219924.post-19088541790315570622013-06-21T08:02:23.618-07:002013-06-21T08:02:23.618-07:00My best friend's sister makes this for every p...My best friend's sister makes this for every party - only she uses a Family-size bag of Doritos, and only half a head of iceberg. It's basically ground beef, Doritos and Catalina dressing. Freakishly delicious.Godzilawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08803659998747046888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660641345241219924.post-741436572395890132013-06-18T17:12:40.391-07:002013-06-18T17:12:40.391-07:00So long as that giant fork is wooden and comes fro...So long as that giant fork is wooden and comes from a hanging wall set, you're good, Mimi.Brian Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02779793839672812019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660641345241219924.post-21343852819106455232013-06-18T17:09:27.546-07:002013-06-18T17:09:27.546-07:00Truthfully, I think you could use motor oil in thi...Truthfully, I think you could use motor oil in this and it would still taste good. It's all about those Doritos.Brian Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02779793839672812019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660641345241219924.post-10968785946954610082013-06-18T17:08:31.063-07:002013-06-18T17:08:31.063-07:00You're right, Kim. Sour cream would be good in...You're right, Kim. Sour cream would be good in this, as well. But I'm partial to my Kraft salad dressing. If I ever have a kid, I'm naming it Peppercorn Ranch.Brian Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02779793839672812019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660641345241219924.post-36103468110729961392013-06-18T17:05:21.386-07:002013-06-18T17:05:21.386-07:00I don't understand. You put french fries ON th...I don't understand. You put french fries ON the sandwich? Is this just to make room on the plate for more fries?Brian Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02779793839672812019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660641345241219924.post-4831345513189060932013-06-18T16:29:15.607-07:002013-06-18T16:29:15.607-07:00I am picturing myself with a giant fork, hiding be...I am picturing myself with a giant fork, hiding behind a tree & hovering over this salad - eating straight from the serving bowl while everyone at the picnic is gasping in horror. Not that this has actually ever happened or anything like that. No really, it never has.Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706090600025187909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660641345241219924.post-63036882531558959952013-06-18T16:17:58.700-07:002013-06-18T16:17:58.700-07:00Um. Hell yes. French Fries on everything! Go Pitts...Um. Hell yes. French Fries on everything! Go Pittsburgh!Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706090600025187909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660641345241219924.post-41107391382507875802013-06-18T10:41:08.539-07:002013-06-18T10:41:08.539-07:00We used to make this with Italian dressing instead...We used to make this with Italian dressing instead of Catalina and added Black olives as well. That may have been a regional variationAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660641345241219924.post-31800355224878997192013-06-18T05:27:21.680-07:002013-06-18T05:27:21.680-07:00In Pittsburgh we put french fries on our steak and...In Pittsburgh we put french fries on our steak and chicken salads. <br />We also put french fries on sandwiches. <br />Because Pittsburgh is the best place on the planet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com