Tortilla Stack

Makes 8
Prep 15 min
Cook 7 min
Bake 350 for 15 min

1 tbs vegetable oil
1 lb ground beef
1 medium size onion - chopped
1 large green pepper seeded and chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 jar (16 ounces) black bean and corn salsa (such as newman's own)
5 8 inch flour tortillas
2 cups shredded mexican cheese blend

Heat oven to 350
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, onion and green pepper to skillet and cook stirring occassionally, for 6 minutes. Drain accumulated fat and stir in cumin, cook 1 minute. Stir in salsa and heat through remove from heat, set aside.

Coat a 9 inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place 1 tortilla in the bottom of pan, then top with 1 heaping cut meat mixture spreading it evenly and leaving a 1-inch border around edges. Sprinkle meat with 1/2 cup cheese and top with 1 tortilla, pressing down gently. Repeat layers 3 more times

Place springform pan in oven and bake at 350 for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

"Counter" Intelliegence

If you are like most people me included you store all your vegetables in the crisper. This however is not the case with all vegetables.
Tomatoes - why not fridge? Chilly air dulls the flavor and makes them more acidic. Keep fresh tip place in a spot away from windows so they dont' get direct sunlight Use within 1 week

Potatoes why not fridge? The starch in them will quickly turn into sugar, resulting in too-sweet spuds when cooked. Keep it fresh tip son't wash until ready to eat. Use within 2 to 4 weeks

Cucumbers why not fridge? they become yellow and watery. Keep fresh tip stash in a plastic grocery bag. Use within 1 week

Bananas why not fridge? Low temperatures speed up spoiling. Keep fresh tip store separately on a plate in a cool dry place. Use within 3 to 4 days

Spring Foam Pan

I came across a reciepe that i would like to try however it called for a springfoam pan, which i do not have in my kitchen, a quick search of google helped me discover substitutions :)

If it calls for a 9 inch springform pan which holds about 10 cups one may use:


1 (10-inch) round cake pan
1 (10-inch) springform pan
2 (8-inch) round cake pans
2 (9-inch) round cake pans

If it call dor a 10 inch springform pan which holds about 12 cups one may use:
2 (8 x 4-inch) loaf pans
1 (9-inch) tube pan
2 (9-inch) round cake pans
1 (10-inch) Bundt pan
2 (11 x 7-inch) baking dishes
2 (8-inch) round cake pans