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Easy, Cheesy Taco Pasta

If your Cinco de Mayo menu usually consists of some sad tacos, try kicking it up a notch this year with a cheesy taco pasta. It’s become a favorite in my household because it goes from stove to table in less than 30 minutes. Plus, I don’t mind that it only dirties one pot! But don’t just save it for your Cinco de Mayo fiesta. Make it for Taco Tuesday or anytime you want a simple, tasty meal that can feed a crowd. Top it with some chopped tomatoes and cilantro or avocado for a fresh kick. Use any bite-sized noodle from your pantry. I’ve tried rotini, large shells, radiatore, and even farfalle — all do a delicious job of soaking up the flavorful Mexican-inspired meat sauce. For the jarred salsa, I think Herdez adds the best flavor. I like a little kick so I used medium or spicy salsa…

Cantaloupe salsa sweetens up end of summer celebrations

My oven broke last week, and I’ve been waiting for two weeks for the new one to arrive. But with this summer heat dragging on, I actually don’t mind the inconvenience one bit. Ive been using this time to get creative with foods that don’t require a heat source. That’s how this bright and cheery cantaloupe salsa came to be. I’ve always been a big fan of fruity salsas, whether on their own, or over fish or chicken. Mango salsa is the king of sweet salsas, closely followed by pineapple salsa — but this melon version is right up there. The cantaloupe and jalapeño create that delicious sweet heat I can’t get enough of. Tortilla chips and salsa might not seems like much of a dinner, but when it’s this delicious — and the weather is this hot — sometimes, it’s all you can handle. And don’t forget this fun…

Chili’s customers could have had credit card information compromised

If you stopped into your local Chili’s in the past few months for a rack of those tender baby back ribs, you’ll want to check your credit card statement ASAP. Brinker International, parent company to the popular Tex-Mex casual chain restaurant, announced a breach to its system that could put your information at risk. Brinker is working with a third-party forensic team to determine what happened, but the source of the breach is still unknown at this time. A list of restaurants has not been released, but officials estimate the incident will effect guests who visited the restaurant between March and April 2018. https://twitter.com/Chilis/status/995273962178465792 Regardless, it’s safest to just assume that your credit card information was accessed, and take advantage of the free credit monitoring and fraud resolution services the company is offering. Services include one year of credit score monitoring, identity theft recovery services, and a $1 million insurance reimbursement policy. (You can sign up for…

Get Cinco de Mayo food and drink specials at these restaurants

Despite the fact that Cinco de Mayo commemorates a Mexican military victory over France, for whatever reason the holiday has taken hold in America. This Saturday marks the annual fiesta, so be on the look-out for deals on delicious south-of-the-boarder indulgences like tasty tacos and crisp, yellow lagers. Here are a few deals you can snag on May 5: Applebee’s Whether it’s beer or tequila, Applebee’s has something to offer. The Dollarita — that is, a $1 margarita — will be available through May 5. Plus Dos Equis will be on special for $2. Bahama Breeze Score a Classic Margarita for just $5 between April 29 and May 5. California Pizza Kitchen It might not serve Mexican food, but CPK wants to be part of the party, too! Stop by on May 5 and order an Agave Lime Margarita for just $5. Chipotle Use the DoorDash app at any participating…