Volume II Taco Formula

Volume II

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By Chef Lachelle Cunningham

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TACO FORMULA

BUILD YOUR PERFECT TACO EVERY TIME.

Why I Love Tacos Tacos are at the top of my favorite foods list. I could eat them every single day and never get bored.

It’s all about the textures and balance: the crunch of the shell, the savoriness of the protein, the acidity from lime juice and salsa, the freshness of crisp vegetables, and the creamy richness of sour cream and cheese.

As a chef, I’ve discovered that the beauty of tacos is their versatility. I’ve made everything from pomegranate salsa to roasted tomatillo salsa, three-sister salsa, mango salsa, and even pineapple salsa.

Each salsa brings its own personality, making every taco unique.

The Taco Formula is my favorite formula because it allows you to make tacos differently every time—just the way I like it.

I’ve never made tacos the same way twice, and I don’t plan to.

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Tip: Warm or toast your tortillas for maximum flavor.

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Step 2: Choose Your Protein Meat-Based: Slow-Cooked Beef, Chicken, Pork Carnitas, Fish, Shrimp.

Plant-Based: Char Siu Mushrooms, Spiced Black Beans, Jackfruit, Crispy Tofu, Sweet Potato.

SPICE IT UP !

TRY MY TACO SEASONING SCAN HERE for my Taco Seasoning

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STEP 3: PILE ON THE TOPPINGS Classics: Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Cilantro, Avocado.

Bold Choices: Pickled Red Onions, Charred Corn, Grilled Pineapple, Roasted Sweet Potato, Cabbage Slaw.

Crunchy Extras: Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Crushed Tortilla Chips, Radishes.

Tip: Balance is key— combine creamy, crunchy, and juicy elements for the perfect bite.

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STEP 4: Salsa & Sauces Classic Salsas: Pico de Gallo, Salsa Verde, Tomato Salsa.

Creative Salsas: Pomegranate Salsa, Three-Sister Salsa, Roasted Tomatillo Salsa, Mango Salsa, Pineapple Salsa, Corn & Bean Salsa.

Sauces: Chili Garlic Sauce, Harissa, Cashew Crema, Vegan Sour Cream, Guacamole.

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STEP 5: BUILD YOUR TACO

1. Warm your shell.

2. Add protein.

3. Pile on toppings.

4. Spoon over salsa or sauces.

5. Finish with garnishes and a squeeze of lime.

Make It Your Own: Every taco is a blank canvas.

Mix and match shells, proteins, toppings, and salsas to create something new every time.

That’s the beauty of the Taco Formula—it’s endless creativity, just the way I like it.

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THIS Zine BRINGS TOGETHER… Flavor without limits +

Tradition with a twist Build yours with love, layer it with intention, and let the flavors tell a story.

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