I'm laying down nacho law!

I've been reading a bunch of blogs about food lately so I thought I'l let you in on a few secret recipes. You really don't have to know how to cook just how to keep an eye on the smoke detector. That's when you know it's done.

Nachos.

There are as many variations on nachos as there are people who think they know how to make them. Growing up in the American Southwest I feel uniquely qualified to lay down nacho law.

You will need:

1 package of 10 or 12 fresh corn tortillas

Corn oil

12oz can of un-flavored fat free refried pinto beans.

1lb of soft white cheese, cheddar, provalone, mozzerella just nothing too sharp.

paprika, garlic powder(not garlic salt!), salt & pepper

1 large avocado or two smaller ones (ripe)

Cut your corn tortillas into 4 quarters using a knife or pizza cutter (so they look like big triangles. Heat 2 Tablespoons of corn oil in a large frying pan till the oil barely starts to smoke.

Place tortilla wedges in the hot oil and fry them until crisp, lay them on a paper towel and salt lightly. I would suggest making 16 to 24 chips depending on how many people you are serving.

Preheat oven to 350F

Empty your beans into a large saucepan add 1/2 cup of water 1 tsp of paprika
and 1 tsp of garlic powder and bring to a simmer on med low heat stirring occasionally once beans thin out and begin to bubble turn heat off.

Shred your cheese and place it in a large bowl

Smash the avocados into a small bowl adding 1/2 tsp of garlic powder 1/4 tsp of salt and 1/4 tsp of pepper. mix well but leave it a little chunky. You can also add a tablespoon or so of your favorite salsa to the avocados for an additional kick.

Put a dab of beans on each chip and enough cheese to cover place them all evenly spaced on a cookie sheet.

Bake nachos for about five or six minutes or until cheese is fully melted

place the hot nachos on a serving plate and add a dab of fresh avocado on each one and serve immediately. You can garnish with sour cream, salsa or chimichurri if you can get it in your area. Some like pickled jalepenos and diced tomatoes.

Enjoy.