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My whole family loves it and extended family too!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-01-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Brooke752"},"reviewBody":"
I found this recipe years ago when my son little. It was an instant hit! He's 18 now and when I ask for supper ideas this is always his request! I've cooked it for my parents and we all agree it's good\ud83d\udc4d Definitely add the dollop of sour cream before serving!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-06-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LynneGerman"},"reviewBody":"This recipe caught my attention because I had boxed mac and cheese in the pantry for visits by my grandchildren and ground beef that needed to be used. I think this is a good starting point and helped me decide the ratio of mac and cheese to meat. I added a packet of taco seasoning to the beef and followed the directions on the packet for simmering with water after browning. I then added the salsa to this mixture. I substituted canned green chilis for the olives. I layered the casserole as directed. I think in the future I will add additional chips to the top for the final 5-10 minutes of baking to give additional crunch. I served this with guacomole and sour cream on the side. We like things really cheesey, so I will probably additional cheese. This recipe lends itself well to tweaking.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JeanRye"},"reviewBody":"My husband is not a face of Macaroni & Cheese, so I put Taco Seasoning in the ground beef and made it by the directions, (minus the M&C) and put the shredded cheese on top. He loved it and told me to make it again. I used elbow macaroni for the pasta. Thanks for a quick and great receipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-10-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"pollyacolby"},"reviewBody":"We love this recipe and have made it many times. Instead of using taco cheese I take 2 cups of morrarella cheese and mix it with 1\/2 bag of taco seasoning.For more flavor I use Doritos spicy nacho chips. I bake it the 15 min or until heated through. I serve with with bowls of sour cream, salsa, chopped tomatoes and sliced jalapeno peppers. My granddaughter who is 4 loves this dish she puts on everything but the jalapeno's.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-04-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"beauty_1960"},"reviewBody":"If I ever do try this recipe again I will doctor it up quite a bit. I think (Tomato soup) would be a great choice. I did add taco seasoning to the hamburger but it wasn't enough. Maybe green chilis or a hot salsa. It really needed something to give it moisture and zest it up.Too dry and too bland.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-06-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"kmu021"},"reviewBody":"Made this twice already! However I put almost 2 cups of salsa in. Very easy and good!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-06-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ChrisM318"},"reviewBody":"Easy, and good. It tastes great as leftovers too!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Olderthanmyage"},"reviewBody":"This has been the biggest hit in my family for a quick supper. I have passed this recipe on to a dozen people and they all rave about it. The only thing I do different is I add an envelope of taco seasoning to the ground beef. It just gives it a little kit. Thank you for this recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-01-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ladywhitedove"},"reviewBody":"this was so easy and soooo good!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GranMarion"},"reviewBody":"I have made this twice from the recipe. But I also made it using left-over tacos from those places that sell them filled in either hard or soft shells. I put the macaroni over canned black beans, drained, and insted of doing the filling, placed the tacos over the mac and beans and swam them in enchilada sauce and the salsa, with the cheese on top. Great way to use the leftovers. And it all began with this recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-02-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mpertler"},"reviewBody":"Easy and delicious! I also used taco seasoning for the meat. Can't wait to make it for the office","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ChefessBethany"},"reviewBody":"I made this for my husband and me, only with a few alterations, I substituted chicken for the hamburger and seasoned it with salt, pepper, cumin and chili powder (healthy taco seasoning, without so much sodium), I used a full two cups of salsa, I added a generous amount of cheese dip to the macaroni and cheese, before I added the chips, I sprinkled some chili powder on top of everything, then I added chili cheese fritos and then the shredded cheese! Believe me, try it this way and your taste buds will sing your name forever!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-09-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"asnunez"},"reviewBody":"This is good, but we found it to be VERY VERY dry when making the recipe \"as is\". I will make it again but will \"play with\" the recipe a bit to make it more 'moist'.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-09-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"hchambers"},"reviewBody":"Great dinner for the kids, they loved it! We left out the olives because we are not olive fans in my house.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-04-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Mike marsha","givenName":"Mike","familyName":"marsha"},"reviewBody":"Easy to make satisfying for even the picky eater in the family. 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I added a packet of taco seasoning to the beef and followed the directions on the packet for simmering with water after browning. I then added the salsa to this mixture. I substituted canned green chilis for the olives. I layered the casserole as directed. I think in the future I will add additional chips to the top for the final 5-10 minutes of baking to give additional crunch. I served this with guacomole and sour cream on the side. We like things really cheesey, so I will probably additional cheese. This recipe lends itself well to tweaking.","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"06\/21\/2018 00:49","GUID":"02d571f45eca439cbf98f6cdbae3b87f","MemberId":9233337,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Lynne","SubmittedDate":"06\/21\/2018 00:49"},{"Comment":"
It was ok, but not great. There isn't much taco flavor with just the salsa - I should have added taco seasoning instead. We served it with chips and sour cream on the side to avoid them getting soggy, which worked well. Overall, my husband didn't care for it, so I probably won't make it again.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"12\/06\/2017 01:39","GUID":"F20406E73A9E4254CF6B557F5751BC5E","MemberId":141506,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"DianeC23","SubmittedDate":"12\/06\/2017 01:39"},{"Comment":"
Sounds delicious and quick! Just what I need on busy day.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"09\/22\/2017 07:13","GUID":"98147ec21aa343039fdf7df59b559b13","MemberId":9088455,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Terry","SubmittedDate":"09\/22\/2017 07:13"},{"Comment":"
Something everyone likes.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"07\/25\/2017 18:23","GUID":"47771658ea3c4787af6c280bd9fdf1b9","MemberId":9227785,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Tracy","SubmittedDate":"07\/25\/2017 18:23"},{"Comment":"
Easy to make satisfying for even the picky eater in the family. Great recipe.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"04\/05\/2017 13:28","GUID":"6a0d1288f76a440eb0694ce2cdba1e14","MemberId":8953754,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Mike marsha","SubmittedDate":"04\/05\/2017 13:28"},{"Comment":"
Great dinner for the kids, they loved it! We left out the olives because we are not olive fans in my house.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"09\/29\/2016 17:50","GUID":"fae8705f52c94ea89810fa95afa65b5c","MemberId":7140928,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"hchambers","SubmittedDate":"09\/29\/2016 17:50"},{"Comment":"
The chips got very chewy! But the few without cheese were fine<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"","GUID":"688f63eb196d4c3295572eb243eaef6f","MemberId":7095873,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"wolfman1856","SubmittedDate":"09\/04\/2016 17:13"},{"Comment":"
This is good, but we found it to be VERY VERY dry when making the recipe "as is". I will make it again but will "play with" the recipe a bit to make it more 'moist'.<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"09\/07\/2014 18:55","GUID":"fdafa38384134404af2f9772e74c24cd","MemberId":2408742,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"asnunez","SubmittedDate":"09\/07\/2014 18:55"},{"Comment":"
I made this for my husband and me, only with a few alterations, I substituted chicken for the hamburger and seasoned it with salt, pepper, cumin and chili powder (healthy taco seasoning, without so much sodium), I used a full two cups of salsa, I added a generous amount of cheese dip to the macaroni and cheese, before I added the chips, I sprinkled some chili powder on top of everything, then I added chili cheese fritos and then the shredded cheese! Believe me, try it this way and your taste buds will sing your name forever!<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"","GUID":"ea607e02c125408d9ebabb340fc673fb","MemberId":6217752,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ChefessBethany","SubmittedDate":"09\/20\/2013 11:10"},{"Comment":"
I am cooking this Yummy<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"05\/10\/2013 11:08","GUID":"70a4b68f5b27420ca0e7a4d78ab11e81","MemberId":7257857,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"denaleecriddle","SubmittedDate":"05\/10\/2013 11:08"},{"Comment":"
Easy and delicious! I also used taco seasoning for the meat. Can't wait to make it for the office<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"02\/07\/2013 11:46","GUID":"fde9091c4f8c4d499510d717ce4cf031","MemberId":6313046,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mpertler","SubmittedDate":"02\/07\/2013 11:46"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"10\/12\/2012 15:47","GUID":"40b21011fbd4455a9bed78e24ebd1e1c","MemberId":6770673,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"Gina73","SubmittedDate":"10\/12\/2012 15:47"},{"Comment":"
I will try this recipe soon. Great job Besty!! I"am for Duluth too:)<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"07\/19\/2012 22:58","GUID":"654707248a404dfd95b8917f752cd46c","MemberId":4757695,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"rhobleymattson","SubmittedDate":"07\/19\/2012 22:59"},{"Comment":"
My husband is not a face of Macaroni & Cheese, so I put Taco Seasoning in the ground beef and made it by the directions, (minus the M&C) and put the shredded cheese on top. He loved it and told me to make it again. I used elbow macaroni for the pasta. Thanks for a quick and great receipe.<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"07\/19\/2012 17:44","GUID":"78de98803cf0422e915a8964e4639031","MemberId":3782648,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"JeanRye","SubmittedDate":"07\/19\/2012 17:44"},{"Comment":"
I have made this twice from the recipe. But I also made it using left-over tacos from those places that sell them filled in either hard or soft shells. I put the macaroni over canned black beans, drained, and insted of doing the filling, placed the tacos over the mac and beans and swam them in enchilada sauce and the salsa, with the cheese on top. Great way to use the leftovers. And it all began with this recipe.<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"07\/19\/2012 14:00","GUID":"244ca07396744f0aa196f410caf90f95","MemberId":4541988,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"GranMarion","SubmittedDate":"07\/19\/2012 14:00"},{"Comment":"
this was so easy and soooo good!<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"01\/21\/2012 22:18","GUID":"A362C8EDF6134632AC092002201D8BA0","MemberId":3482015,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ladywhitedove","SubmittedDate":"01\/21\/2012 22:18"},{"Comment":"
This has been the biggest hit in my family for a quick supper. I have passed this recipe on to a dozen people and they all rave about it. The only thing I do different is I add an envelope of taco seasoning to the ground beef. It just gives it a little kit. Thank you for this recipe.<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"11\/29\/2011 12:11","GUID":"95ae058609a640e78dfc369cc1ac897f","MemberId":5288388,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Olderthanmyage","SubmittedDate":"11\/29\/2011 12:11"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"07\/29\/2010 20:41","GUID":"5ca0ef8e5a134b70bc1557149003fce9","MemberId":5260912,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ash_hering","SubmittedDate":"07\/29\/2010 20:41"},{"Comment":"
Easy, and good. It tastes great as leftovers too!<\/p>","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"06\/08\/2010 22:17","GUID":"ddef135ceea349c5b1795bd20b56f1f6","MemberId":1609182,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ChrisM318","SubmittedDate":"06\/08\/2010 22:17"},{"Comment":"
Made this twice already! However I put almost 2 cups of salsa in. Very easy and good!<\/p>","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"06\/03\/2010 12:18","GUID":"118ff497f6784df9a4cd61d11fd81631","MemberId":3347263,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"kmu021","SubmittedDate":"06\/03\/2010 12:18"},{"Comment":"
If I ever do try this recipe again I will doctor it up quite a bit. I think (Tomato soup) would be a great choice. I did add taco seasoning to the hamburger but it wasn't enough. Maybe green chilis or a hot salsa. It really needed something to give it moisture and zest it up.<\/p>
Too dry and too bland.<\/p>","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"04\/12\/2010 17:39","GUID":"560A61A5EC6C4A2A842A1E44B7DF464F","MemberId":4074295,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"beauty_1960","SubmittedDate":"04\/12\/2010 17:39"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"01\/15\/2010 16:26","GUID":"874a421472db4e9aa0248983e40aa1d1","MemberId":3031298,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Marketing","SubmittedDate":"01\/15\/2010 16:26"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":24,"DateRated":"01\/15\/2010 15:43","GUID":"1021cd1e35694b5eafd5de1776cf7c5b","MemberId":3400556,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"smfeldner","SubmittedDate":"01\/15\/2010 15:43"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":25,"DateRated":"01\/15\/2010 15:42","GUID":"09e9566cef2d4d85b281706157e1fd7e","MemberId":2031204,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jmeyers","SubmittedDate":"01\/15\/2010 15:42"},{"Comment":"
We love this recipe and have made it many times. Instead of using taco cheese I take 2 cups of morrarella cheese and mix it with 1\/2 bag of taco seasoning.For more flavor I use Doritos spicy nacho chips. I bake it the 15 min or until heated through. I serve with with bowls of sour cream, salsa, chopped tomatoes and sliced jalapeno peppers. My granddaughter who is 4 loves this dish she puts on everything but the jalapeno's.<\/p>","CommentId":26,"DateRated":"10\/28\/2009 13:27","GUID":"8051396090a5419887ffa83cf194f3a8","MemberId":1358093,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"pollyacolby","SubmittedDate":"10\/28\/2009 13:27"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":27,"DateRated":"09\/09\/2009 17:32","GUID":"327A93F76AF1DFB000E0AD97947F0F02","MemberId":62507,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"heartburnmom","SubmittedDate":"09\/09\/2009 17:32"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":28,"DateRated":"09\/09\/2009 17:31","GUID":"a20762dcad0c4b2aabbdf7ad3e4fd2f4","MemberId":2564506,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"user","SubmittedDate":"09\/09\/2009 17:31"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":29,"DateRated":"09\/09\/2009 14:15","GUID":"38807ADB7414488ABED33D9E828C4F6C","MemberId":1076419,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"L.","SubmittedDate":"09\/09\/2009 14:15"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":30,"DateRated":"09\/09\/2009 14:13","GUID":"D1956BCB0F9E449ABF44A6FD4DBC8760","MemberId":268274,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"user","SubmittedDate":"09\/09\/2009 14:13"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":31,"DateRated":"09\/09\/2009 12:51","GUID":"F000E271D677460CB2883A2B9AA44109","MemberId":320850,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Lindyb1","SubmittedDate":"09\/09\/2009 12:51"},{"Comment":"
Mine turned out really dry, too. I am going to try using cheddar cheese soup and adding taco seasoning to the beef. I am hoping that will spice things up a bit. Overall, though, it is worth playing with to get it to be something my family likes even more than they did! <\/p>","CommentId":32,"DateRated":"","GUID":"7863bde6360d44ac973b9f336d2bcecd","MemberId":2434914,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"lorijahrens","SubmittedDate":"09\/08\/2009 16:38"},{"Comment":"
Made this last night. turned out REALLY good. i took the suggestions from the comments and i added a can of condensed cheddar cheese soup to the beef. i also added an entire jar of Pace SAUCE. its still chunky like salsa but has more liquid. i also added a cup and a half of frozen (and thawed) corn. turned out great!!!<\/p>","CommentId":33,"DateRated":"","GUID":"204f504a41254bfcbdd61e98705106d4","MemberId":3099441,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"PucciBaby","SubmittedDate":"09\/08\/2009 14:00"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":34,"DateRated":"09\/07\/2009 13:04","GUID":"c77da2456da149d399989a6fd8abb705","MemberId":4389928,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Nuschka16","SubmittedDate":"09\/07\/2009 13:04"},{"Comment":"
Overall, we liked this casserole. I made it for the first time this evening. I took someone's suggestion and added one can of undiluted cheddar cheese soup to the hamburger mixture, and I increased the salsa to 1 and 1\/3 cups. Other than that, I made it exactly as directed. I would reccomend this modification, otherwise I think it would turn out really dry. With the modifications, it was wonderful. It was easy to prepare and crowd-pleasing.<\/p>","CommentId":35,"DateRated":"09\/03\/2009 21:35","GUID":"73883cf844794053882c90416a8f9f73","MemberId":4378654,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"bluejean75","SubmittedDate":"09\/03\/2009 21:42"},{"Comment":"
I will make this again but it needs to have more liquid added. It was a little dry. I may try adding a can of cheddar cheese soup or more salsa. It smelled fantastic when it was baking.<\/p>","CommentId":36,"DateRated":"08\/31\/2009 13:00","GUID":"D666CD2BB58241FF9643E5698A82F31F","MemberId":682740,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"xtreme_sc2","SubmittedDate":"08\/31\/2009 13:03"},{"Comment":"
My husband loved this! I used a heaping cup of salsa, coarsely crushed my tortilla chips (not finely crushed), and used about 3 cups cheddar cheese instead of taco cheese. I enjoyed my serving with extra salsa on the side. This is a keeper! -Lori in WI.<\/p>","CommentId":37,"DateRated":"08\/30\/2009 08:14","GUID":"25EBBAE688D54B9BA54F1BA1C8172BEC","MemberId":656532,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Classicrock","SubmittedDate":"08\/30\/2009 08:20"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":38,"DateRated":"08\/27\/2009 18:56","GUID":"3fc039bdca8843cbb57d05314a86b3b4","MemberId":2981390,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"standby","SubmittedDate":"08\/27\/2009 18:56"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":39,"DateRated":"08\/26\/2009 11:31","GUID":"35647e525b2947bca63694e4b80f9e86","MemberId":1687313,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"bigbossman","SubmittedDate":"08\/26\/2009 11:31"},{"Comment":"
A bit too dry for my liking. I'd be willing to try it one more time covering the dish while baking, but not anytime soon.<\/p>","CommentId":40,"DateRated":"","GUID":"59c569c4386e42adbf8dd2a3f0052960","MemberId":1664442,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Teri32","SubmittedDate":"08\/25\/2009 20:50"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":41,"DateRated":"08\/14\/2009 19:01","GUID":"FD0F327E3A5F4BE4BB17E509A095CB5A","MemberId":3331295,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cookies13","SubmittedDate":"08\/14\/2009 19:01"},{"Comment":"
Pretty darn good. Easy to make and tasty to eat.<\/p>","CommentId":42,"DateRated":"","GUID":"bb178397dda24f80b00c6bfd5523f6ba","MemberId":3339227,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"garryKeny","SubmittedDate":"08\/13\/2009 17:30"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43978,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":312156,"name":"Pasta Dishes","slug":"pasta-dishes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312091,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Simmer a cozy supper with these pasta dish recipes, including vegetarian pasta recipes for meatless Monday.","parent":310796,"count":2966,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/pasta-dishes\/"},{"term_id":312163,"name":"Baked Pasta","slug":"baked-pasta","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312098,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Looking for baked pasta recipes? Find baked pasta recipes including baked penne pasta, baked pasta casserole, and more baked pasta recipes.","parent":312156,"count":686,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/pasta-dishes\/baked-pasta\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Macaroni Taco Bake"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n