It is the “end of school” party time and everyone is hungry. Need an appetizing quick-fix with budget considerations? Tacos. Purchase crispy taco shells for a vast array of stunning fillings and let the colorful feast begin. Build the taco spectrum of fillings with: (minced avocado with sprouts), (sundried tomatoes mixed with cream cheese), (black beans with sour cream) and (hummus with tabbouleh). The classics can be cooked efficiently for a crowd, too. Cook a pot roast the day before entertaining. Cut the meat into small pieces. In a skillet sauté julienned green bell pepper and thin slices of onion. Remove the pepper and onion. Add a dash of olive oil to the skillet, add the cooked shredded pot roast, add several dashes of balsamic vinegar and heat. Add the peppers and onions back into the mix until thoroughly heated. It’s the perfect taco filling. Condiments of cheese, sour cream, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and Pico de Gallo complete the feast. The same can be created from boiling a whole chicken the night before the event. So, be extraordinary and be a hero on budget. You really can feed all of those scholarly graduates in a very smart way, the fiesta way! © Kelly McBride Loft