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21 recipes to celebrate International Taco Day

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It’s a tough job but someone has to do it – we’ve gathered a gorgeously photographic collection of dinners options perfect for #TacoTuesday or any night really.

Chicken, pork, beef, turkey, fish… just pick your favourite taco recipe and get some Mexican spice going to turn up the heat.

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Buffalo tacos – pick your protein

Buffalo tacos – pick your protein

Pick between your choice of tofu, chicken and fish with a spiced crunchy coating for these spicy buffalo tacos filled with fresh veg & avocado cream.

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Make these beef taco pies in your pie maker

Make these beef taco pies in your pie maker

Make these beef taco pies in your pie maker for a simple dinner that is guaranteed to impress. An easy Mexican meal in under an hour.

peppered fish tacos

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Peppered fish tacos

Peppered fish tacos

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Air fryer fish taco

Air fryer fish taco

Fresh and tasty fish tacos are a lighter side to the meat versions of the Mexican classic. Made even healthier in your air fryer. You’ll love them

Pulled salmon tortillas with red cabbage slaw

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Pulled salmon tortillas recipe with red cabbage slaw

Pulled salmon tortillas with red cabbage slaw

Succulent baked salmon fillet with fresh flavours of coriander and a red cabbage slaw creates a lighter twist on classic soft tacos.

chicken taco salad

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Chicken taco salad

Chicken taco salad

For a new take on the usual Tex-Mex fare, consider this delicious chicken taco salad. You’ve all the fresh and healthy ingredients of a usual taco, but none of the mess that is involved in eating with your hands.

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Five ingredient beef tacos

Five ingredient beef tacos

With only five simple ingredients and the use of a slow cooker you can create these tasty tacos with little effort. Minimum effort for max reward.

Salmon tacos with chipotle mayonnaise

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Salmon tacos with chipotle mayonnaise

Salmon tacos with chipotle mayonnaise

This salmon tacos recipe is served with a zingy chipotle mayonnaise for a midweek dinner that’s both light and flavourful.

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Korean steak tacos with pickled vegetables

Korean steak tacos with pickled vegetables

Spice up dinner time with these delicious Korean style steak tacos. We’ve served them with pickled veggies for extra freshness and zing. The family will love assembling them and eating with their hands.

beef tacos

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Beef tacos

Beef tacos

This family favourite is delicious and so easy to make. Next time you have a gathering surprise your friends and loved ones with a Mexican taco platter and watch them disappear.

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Mushroom and corn tacos

Mushroom and corn tacos

A mix of mushrooms give this Mexican classic a healthy and hearty vegetarian twist.

BEEF AND BEAN TACOS

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Beef and bean tacos

Beef and bean tacos

Carrot taco shells with salad and chipotle pork

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Carrot taco shells with chipotle pork

Carrot and cheese taco shells with chipotle pork

Homemade taco shells made from carrot and bitey cheese have a fraction the carbs of regular taco shells and exponentially tastier!

JERK FISH TACOS with SLAW& AVOCADO CREAM

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Spiced fish tacos with slaw and avocado cream

Spiced fish tacos with slaw and avocado cream:

Make these as spicy as you like by adjusting the cayenne pepper, and slathering them with fresh slaw and avocado cream. Ling, blue-eye, coral trout, or mahi mahi are all perfect choices here.

SHREDDED BEEF TACOS

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Slow cooker shredded beef tacos

Slow cooker shredded beef tacos:

This fresh and easy is a game-changer for when you need something simple and delicious for a busy midweek dinner. Throw the beef in the slow cooker in the morning and come home to a satisfying dinner on the table in minutes – and the leftovers (if there are any) make a perfect next-day work lunch.

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Kumara and chorizo tacos

Kumara and chorizo tacos: These fresh and flavoursome tacos have all the smoky delicious flavour of chorizo but are meat-free. Quick and easy, they make the perfect vegetarian lunch or dinner.

Kingfish ceviche tacos with pickled radish

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Kingfish ceviche tacos with pickled radish

Kingfish ceviche tacos with pickled radish: For the everyday vege-quarian, someone who is happy to eat fish and seafood (aka pescetarian). These fresh and citrusy King-fish ceviche tacos are a winner.

spicy chicken tacos

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Spicy chicken tacos

Spicy chicken tacos: Tacos have always been a simple go-to midweek dinner option, and with our spicy chicken taco recipe it couldn’t be easier!

smoky orange prawn tacos

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Smoky orange prawn tacos

Smoky orange prawn tacos: You can use lime in place of the oranges here if you prefer. For a bit more of a kick, serve with a tablespoon of your favourite hot chilli sauce.

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Julie Goodwin’s fish tacos

Julie Goodwin’s fish tacos: Fresh and fabulous, just one bite of these will make you feel like it’s already summer.

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Crispy chicken tacos

Crispy chicken tacos: Quick, tasty and a winner with kids, what more could you ask for?

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