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Spice up your life on National Fajita Day! Get ready to sizzle with delicious fajitas, marinades, and sauces - the perfect way to celebrate!
Get your taste buds ready for National Fajita Day on August 18th! This special day was created to recognize the delicious Tex-Mex dish and its impact on Mexican cuisine. The history of fajitas can be traced back to the 1930s in Texas, where it's believed that ranchers would make use of their leftover cuts of beef by slicing them into strips and cooking them over an open flame. Since then, this classic dish has been enjoyed all over the world - so let's celebrate with some sizzling fajitas!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1930s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Fajita Origins</div><div class='timeline-text'>First use of 'fajitas' by ranchers in Texas to refer to grilled strips of beef.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1971</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Fajitas Restaurant Debut</div><div class='timeline-text'>Fajitas introduced to restaurant menus by Ninfa Rodriguez Laurenzo at her restaurant Ninfa’s in Houston, Texas.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1982</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Fajitas Go National</div><div class='timeline-text'>Expanding chains like Chili's began to popularize fajitas across the United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Fajitas Go Global</div><div class='timeline-text'>Fajitas became a global phenomenon with Tex-Mex restaurants appearing worldwide.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Fajita Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Oniells restaurant chain in the US declares the first National Fajita Day, celebrated on August 18th.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make your own fajitas</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some tortillas, bell peppers, onions, cheese, and your favorite type of meat. Heat up a pan with some oil, then add your ingredients to the pan and cook until everything is cooked through. Finally, assemble the fajitas and enjoy!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Have a fajita party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends over to celebrate National Fajita Day. Cook up a big batch of fajitas for everyone to enjoy. Don't forget the extra toppings like guacamole, sour cream, and salsa.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go out for fajitas</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find your nearest Mexican restaurant and treat yourself to some delicious fajitas. If you're feeling adventurous, you can even try out different kinds of fillings like steak, chicken, or shrimp.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Learn how to make homemade tortillas</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Making homemade tortillas is surprisingly simple! All you need are some masa flour, water, salt and some oil or lard. Once you have mixed the dough together, use a rolling pin to flatten it out into thin circles and cook them on a hot griddle.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try a new recipe</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative with your fajita fillings! Try out different combinations of proteins and vegetables and experiment with different spices and sauces to make unique flavors. Don't be afraid to get a little wild!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Fajitas are easy to make</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Fajitas are not only delicious, but also incredibly easy to make! With just a few ingredients like peppers and onions, you can whip up a delicious meal for the whole family in no time. Plus, they're a great way to use up any leftover meat you may have in your fridge too!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Fajitas are customizable</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The beauty of fajitas is that you can customize them however you like. Whether you're vegetarian or omnivore, gluten free or dairy free, you can easily adjust the ingredients to suit your needs. And there's always room to experiment with new flavors and try something unique!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Fajitas are fun to make</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Making fajitas is actually kind of fun - get everyone involved! Let everyone choose what flavors they want and let them chop their own vegetables. You can even make it into a game by seeing who can build the best fajita, complete with toppings and sauces.</p></div></div>
National Fajita Day is celebrated on August 18 every year. In 2024 National Fajita Day will occur on a Sunday.
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