This lesson is 356 words, a 1 min 25 second reading time. It is the eighth lesson of Lunch 2.0. Crispy tacos with jack cheese, leftover sautéed onions, & ground chicken. Garnished with cilantro & sour cream. 📍 Introduction:  Pre-dating the arrival of the Spanish in Mexico, tacos are now beloved globally. Consisting of a corn or wheat tortilla heaped with fillings and garnish, tacos are nutritious, tasty, and versatile.  Additionally, they are fun to experiment with. Traditional varieties consist primarily of meat & garnish, but chefs have embraced the taco as a palate for broad creative expression. Give yourself license to experiment. You might discover something divine.  🧂 Ingredients:  Tortillas (e.g., corn, wheat)  Fillings  Garnish  ✅ Instructions:  Stovetop-warmed:  Heat large pan (cast iron recommended) Add tortillas. Don't crowd.  Warm ~15-30 sec on each side.  Keep warm by wrapping in a kitchen towel.  Oven-warmed:  Preheat the oven to 350-400°F. Wrap tortillas in foil.  Heat 5-10 min, depending on the stack's size. Crispy w/ cheese: Heat pan & add oil.  Add tortillas. Flip after ~1 min.  Add thinly sliced cheese.  Top with a lid (optional, cover loosely to speed up melting)   Remove when crisp/melted to your preference.  📝 Notes Tips & Tricks Microwave warming is okay in a pinch but not recommended. It can lead to rips & odd texture.  Tortillas freeze well. Defrost them individually or together.   To make a quesadilla, use a larger, flour-based tortilla. Fold it over, or top with a second.  If using leftovers, dice & reheat before using as filling.  📓 Taco Inspiration Reference Guide:  Crunch: cabbage, lettuce, onion, slaw Sweet: salsa, pico de gallo, pickled red onion, corn Creamy: cheese (e.g., jack, cotija), sliced avocado, guacamole, sour cream, queso Seasoning: herbs (e.g., cilantro), chiles/jalapenos, lime juice, hot sauce Protein: meat, poultry, fish, seafood, deli meat, beans, scrambled eggs Leftovers: roasted vegetables, roasted chicken, boiled/blanched vegetables 🗂 Recipe: Breakfast Tacos 🍳 Ingredients: corn tortillas, eggs, olive oil, salt, cheese (optional), toppings/garnish (optional)  Instructions: (1) make crispy tacos, (2) make scrambled eggs (🎬 demo), (3) top tacos with eggs & garnish as desired. Video recipes/demos 🎬 : 20-sec version, IG step-by-step 🎓 Further Study Taco [Wikipedia] Our Best Tacos (44 recipes) [NYTimes] 40+ Recipes for Taco Tuesday Breakfast Tacos 🎬 [Life School, Instagram] Breakfast Tacos 🎬 [Life School, TikTok version] How to Scramble an Egg 🎬 [Life School] ——— 📚 Want to learn more? Check out the Table of Contents or Collections. 🎧 Prefer to listen? Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, or Overcast. 🎳 Team for this lesson: Michelle Tandler & April Word This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at www.trylifeschool.com/subscribe