Any no-cutlery-needed breakfast is welcome in a busy household. The tortillas can be warmed in the oven, filled, rolled and wrapped to go. Serve with your favourite toppings for the full taco treatment.
Barbacoa generally refers to the Mexican method of slow cooking meat for a long time. Serve on soft flour or corn tortillas with sour cream, fresh cilantro and an extra helping of sauce.
This easy curry comes together in a hurry with very little fuss and is equally delicious hot or cold. Serve with naan or basmati rice, or fold it up in a whole wheat tortilla.
Tostada shells are fried tortillas made from either corn or wheat flour. Found in the international or snack aisle of most grocery stores, they make an ideal base for any number of Mexican toppings.
Chili works perfectly for a family dinner, and leftovers are great for lunch. Pack some separately with a whole wheat flour tortilla for your child to stuff and roll up into a chicken chili burrito.
When it's your turn to make supper, make it pizza-pleasing with a quick-to-make pizza and a big bowlful of salad greens. Use tortillas, pitas or a ready-made base for the crust.
Hot wings with blue cheese dip – a pub favourite – takes on a new persona in this lightened-up grilled chicken salad. Fold it up in a tortilla for a portable dinner on a busy night.
Ooey, gooey nachos are everyone's favourite pub snack. But trust us -- this healthier version is just as nicely spiced and punchy, but contains much less fat, thanks to baked tortilla chips and lean ground turkey.
This family-pleasing dinner works equally well in your child's insulated lunchbox the next day. Wrap two large flour tortillas, avocado cubes and extra grated cheese separately. Don't forget a spoon so your child can assemble the sandwiches at lunchtime.
Poaching chicken creates an intense, clear broth. However, you can make an even quicker version using leftover chicken or turkey. Sprinkle soup with sliced warm tortillas and hot pepper sauce and serve with a romaine-and-avocado salad.
