QUARANTINE MARGARITA

• 2 parts blanco tequila
• 2 parts homemade limonada
• 1 part Controy orange liqueur
• 1 part fresh lime juice
• ice
• sea salt (optional)

Blend first four ingredients together and pour into a salt rimmed glass filled with ice.

MOM'S TACO CASSEROLE

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 pkg taco seasoning
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 can rotel tomatoes
• 1 can chili beans, drained
• 1 lb shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 1 bag Taco Doritos
• salsa, sour cream, shredded lettuce (optional)

Preheat oven to 425º. Cook the ground beef and taco seasoning according to the directions on the package. Blend the drained beans, mushroom soup, and rotel tomatoes into the cooked beef. Add half the Doritos to a casserole dish and top with beef mix. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and top with remaining Doritos. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes and serve with optional toppings

EASY HOMEMADE LIMONADA

• 3 limes, rinsed and quartered
• 1/2 cup cup of sugar plus more to taste
• 8 cups water

Blend limes and 4 cups of water in blender for 5 seconds or less (to minimize bitterness) and then strain into a pitcher. Remaining 4 cups of water can be added to pitcher or blended with 1 cup of frozen berries. Spoon off foam from the top and refrigerate.

*Variation: blend one cup of frozen strawberries with remaining four cups of water for limonada con fresa