Haystacks....you know you're an Adventist, when....

...you know what a "haystack" is. And you don't call it "taco salad".

I'm not sure there's an easier meal recipe besides ordering takeout.....this is the PERFECT casual entertaining recipe, picnic food, meal to serve to a huge crowd, or a fun meal with kids.

It's also a terrific way to use leftover chili--meat or vegetarian.

Here's what you'll need:

As you can see, the proportions are very difficult to estimate because it's a "build it yourself" meal & everyone likes more or less of one thing.

HAYSTACKS

Corn chips (we use Fritos)
Chili or beans (we use Bush’s chili beans or black beans, but pinto will do well too)
Grated Cheese (we use a Mexican blend or cheddar)
Chopped onion (if you are an onion lover)Chopped Lettuce
Diced Tomatoes
Avocado or guacamole
Sour cream
Black Olives

Optional, but delicious, add ins:
Salsa
Corn
Rice
Chopped cilantro
Taco seasoning

Ingredients are laid out buffet style. Everyone gets a plate and goes through line, building up their plate & layering ingredients as they see fit.

You gotta live it to understand it. Haystacks are a good time.