Taco Tuesday Twist

Posted by the Painted Apron on August 19, 2025 · 18 Comments 

Happy Tuesday! “Taco Tuesday” is a general term for enjoying tacos on Tuesdays It refers to a restaurant advertising trend, which gained popularity in the United States during the 1980s  Taco Tuesday is similar to happy hour Restaurants vary in their participation, hours, and specials offered Businesses have advertised tacos on Tuesdays since at least 1933! source … Continue reading →

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Take-out Tuesday, Taco Lettuce Crunch Wrap

Posted by the Painted Apron on August 4, 2020 · 23 Comments 

This is a lighter version of the popular Tex-Mex Crunch Wrap Supreme Instead of tortillas, the filling is wrapped in fresh crisp romaine lettuce, cutting some calories and making it a refreshing summer meal Tacos are super popular at my house  I think the common phrase, Taco Tuesday, was born because not only are tacos … Continue reading →

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Take-out Tuesday, Romaine Wraps

Posted by the Painted Apron on January 7, 2020 · 27 Comments 

The hit of the holidays were these Romaine Wraps Filled with a combo of cranberries, blue cheese, pecans and bacon, they disappeared rapidly! We had these for our Citrus Bowl party on New Years Day And I made a tortilla wrap with the extra filling for lunch the next day If you aren’t a fan … Continue reading →

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Take-out Tuesday, Zucchini, Corn, & Bacon 3 Ways

Posted by the Painted Apron on September 11, 2018 · 28 Comments 

I can’t seem to get enough fresh corn this summer, so these past few weeks I am enjoying it like crazy before it disappears until next year This simple little sauté of fresh corn, zucchini and bacon makes not only a tasty side dish, but you can also serve it up in a lettuce wrap … Continue reading →

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Party Panache, It’s a Wrap!

Posted by the Painted Apron on February 12, 2017 · 10 Comments 

For Super Bowl Sunday I wanted to do a lettuce wrap bar     I could picture everything clearly in my mind… Indulgent yet healthy, with 3-4 kinds of fillings, and several kinds of large lettuce leaves, Even grilled romaine     Of course you can provide tortillas too     You can offer hot … Continue reading →

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Recipe Box, Spring Roll Wraps with Sweet Chili Peanut Paste

Posted by the Painted Apron on May 12, 2014 · 22 Comments 

Here’s what I love about spring rolls~  the fresh vegetables and wonderful colors peaking through the transparent paper wrapper. Here’s what I hate about spring rolls~  often they are hard to eat, and when you dip them, the sauce always seems to drip down my chin everywhere and the roll falls apart Soooooo, I re-invented … Continue reading →

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