Traditionally served with melted cheese, jalapeño peppers. Nachos are fried tortilla chips which can be served with a variety of ingredients as the topping. Common toppings include black beans, cilantro, meat, guacamole, lettuce, spinach, lime, olives, onions, garlic, pickle and many more.
Here is a list of the different types of salsa and toppings that can be served with the classic nachos.
Chipotle salsa which features a variety of ingredients like roasted tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, garlic, onion, lime and many more which can be blended and chilled to be served with the fried tortilla chips later. Easy to prepare and the topping goes well with your nachos.
Watermelon salsa which of course features the main ingredient watermelon, some cucumber, green, yellow and red peppers, all diced to be combined with lime juice and sea salt to be tossed up and served with cheese coated nachos.
Another variant is the bacon corn salsa which gives it that fatty, salty, smoky flavor of the bacon along with creamy corn. Traditionally not considered as a salsa side since it lacks the main ingredient tomatoes, but nevertheless an interesting take on the original served with cheesy creamy nachos.
Salsa Verde is a favorite amongst many others, which instead of tomatoes uses tomatillos which gives it that hot spicy flavor with the other condiments that go in a traditional salsa, to be served with deep fried nachos.
Avocados mixed with corn with a unique flavor and taste palate, not your original salsa but an interesting variation. Again, a dish which does not feature tomatoes but still maintains that acidic flavor through avocados with the creaminess of the corn kernels that complement cheesy nachos.
Mango papaya salsa, featuring the tropical fruit in all its glory. Mangoes, papaya, onions, cilantro, jalapeño all diced nicely to be combined with salt, peppers and a dash of fresh lime to make another variety without using tomatoes.
The use of corn is not uncommon in salsa variants, but using grilled corn takes its flavor to the next level. Featuring three of the original ingredients from tomatoes to onions to cilantro and the added char grilled corn to top the fried nachos.
The use of fruits in salsa is not unheard of, which is why our next variant features delicious juicy pineapples diced to be combined with the classic ingredients adding tropical sweetness to cut through all that acidity, another variant which doesn’t feature tomatoes.
Using black and white grapes in a salsa preparation is taking it to the next level, again a variant which does not feature the use of tomatoes but instead green onions, chilies, freshly chopped cilantro mixed with salt pepper and lime juice.
You can find out more interesting nacho and salsa recipes online which feature some of the best and not so common ingredients used in your preparation methods, to give that traditional classic an exciting twist.
We are a coffee-drinking nation and every form of the beverage – decaf, regular, expresso, latte, cappuccino, macchiato and ristretto is consumed everyday by millions of us. It’s the first thing we need in the morning and the last (for some) after dessert. Black, with cream, with sugar, no sugar, flavored, each of us has a preference with regard to strength. Nespresso’s taken heed of this and given us a gift in a pod with the Nespresso capsules. Available in the regular Arabica and Robusta capsules, they have some amazing seasonal flavors as well.
Nespresso capsules are hermetically sealed in a capsule that holds 5-7 gms of coffee – enough for one serving of coffee. They offer five ranges in Ristretto (25ml), Espresso (40 ml), Lungo (110 ml), Decaffeinated (40 ml and 110 ml) or Flavored (40 ml).
The variations in Nespresso coffee capsules Ristretto range are:
Ristretto Origin – Made from South and Central American Arabicas, it has toasted flavors with cocoa notes and woody undertones.
Ristretto Origin India – A blend of the finest Arabicas with a smidgen of Robusta from Southern India, this full-bodied coffee has hints of spices.
Ristretto Intenso – A strong blend of South and Central American Robustas and Arabicas, the Ristretto Intenso is a full-bodied coffee with a creamy texture and peppery notes.
The variations in Nespresso coffee capsules Espresso range are:
Espresso Origin Brazil: A pure Arabica coffee, it has a mild sweet flavor.
Espresso Leggero: A blend of South American Arabicas and Robusta, it has smooth notes of cocoa and cereal.
Espresso Forte: Exclusively made from South and Central American Arabicas, it has an intensely roasted balance of espresso and fruity notes.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules Lungo range are:
Lungo Leggero: Lightly roasted East African, South and Central American Arabicas, with mild notes of jasmine is what makes up this delicious brew.
Lungo Forte: A complex mix of South and Central American Arabicas, this coffee has heavy roasted notes with a slight hint of fruit.
Lungo Origin Guatemala: A mix of Arabica and washed Gourmet Robusta coffee, Lungo Origin Guatemala is smooth and well balanced with dry and malty cereal notes.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules in the Decaffeinated range are:
Espresso Decaffeinato: Dark roasted South American Arabicas with a touch of Robusta enhances the cocoa flavors and roasted cereal undertones of this decaffeinated espresso.
Lungo Decaffeinato: This is a slightly more complex blend of separately roasted South American and East African Arabicas. It includes toasted cereal and sweet notes with subtle and floral hints of East African Arabicas.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules Flavored range are:
Espresso Vanilla: This silky-flavored coffee is the result of a base of Espresso Forte, which is a complex and heavily-roasted blend of South and Central American Arabicas and a slightly caramelized aroma of vanilla. Espresso Caramel: On a base of Espresso Forte, this complex and intensely roasted blend made from South and Central American Arabicas has the sweetness of caramel.
Here are a few easy and healthy recipe ideas that are both quick to make and light to digest on hot summer days. With very few ingredients, the preparation of these recipes is a breeze. So go on, enjoy these easy, healthy recipes that are brimming with nutrition and taste heavenly too!
Greek Cucumber Rolls
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Directions
This is popular among easy and healthy recipes. Slice cucumber into thin flat strips using a vegetable peeler and arrange them in slices of two on a clean tray. Smear the hummus on top of each slice, then toss some feta cheese, black olives and cut tomatoes on each of the cucumber strips. Squeeze a little lemon juice and sprinkle some finely chopped dill and cilantro. Finally, roll the strips, serve the Greek cucumber rolls and see them being gobbled up by the young and old alike!
Flavorful fettuccine pasta with vegetables
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Directions
Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the directions on the label. In a thick bottomed pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped garlic and shallots. After about a minute or so, add the other vegetables along with salt and toss them gently for a few minutes. The vegetables must cook and be crunchy at the same time. When they are done, add the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and some freshly ground black pepper to it and mix well. Serve this flavorful fettuccine pasta with vegetables for lunch or dinner as a filling, yet light meal.
Sunshine juice
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Direction
Squeeze juice from the oranges and blend the strawberries in a juicer. Then in a pitcher, take the orange juice, strawberry juice, and chilled water together and mix well. Refresh yourself with this yummy sunshine juice with ice cubes on a hot day.