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A Weeknight Fiesta

Weeknight dinners just got a whole lot more fun with recipes that'll turn mealtime into a party.

Taco Tuesday Opener as seen on Food Network

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Build Your Own Tacos

Turn a typical Tuesday night into a fun-filled fiesta your family will love with five easy taco-night staples.

Marcela Valladolid's Strawberry-Cucumber Margarita for Taco Tuesday as seen on Food Network's Mexican Made Easy

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Strawberry-Cucumber Margarita

Set the mood for a taco feast with these bright and fruity margaritas. A splash of sweet orange liqueur balances the intensity of the tequila.

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Damaris Phillip's Fauxrizo Taco Filling for Taco Tuesday as seen on Food Network's Southern at Heart

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"Fauxrizo" Taco Filling

Damaris recommends using a meat substitute, such as seitan, as a satisfying vegetarian option for taco filling. The mixture is loaded with chunky grilled corn and sweet sauteed onions — hearty enough to bypass the beef all together.

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Marcela Valladolid's Mexican Style Slaw for Taco Tuesday as seen on Food Network's Mexican Made Easy

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Mexican-Style Slaw

This tangy slaw comes together in just 15 minutes, and best of all, it can be prepared the night before and refrigerated until ready to serve. Pile on top of tacos for added crunch or serve it as a zesty side dish.

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Coconut Lime Black Beans

Damaris boils black beans in a mixture of cold water and coconut water, then flavors them with lime and coconut oil. For easier meal preparation, Damaris recommends soaking the beans in water the night before serving. That way, you'll have a table-ready dish in only 30 to 45 minutes.

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Easy Mexican Chocolate Souffle

These decadent Mexican chocolate souffles are just the thing to round out a satisfying taco night. Marcela uses Mexican chocolate, available in most specialty food stores, which has a grittier texture and contains large granules of sugar. Best of all, the recipe requires only 20 minutes of prep work.

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