CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Chef Marty Heller, from Paco's Tacos & Tequila, stopped by the WBTV studios at noon today.  He showed us how to prepare Tuna Carnitas.  They were amazing!  Check out the recipe below.

Paco's Tacos & Tequila is located in the SouthPark area of Charlotte, 6401 Morrison Blvd.  Give them a call at 704.716.8226.

Remember...Charlotte Restaurant Week kicks off Friday, January 18th.  Paco's Tacos & Tequila is participating!

Tuna Carnitas

Y: 6 tacos

Ingredients

6-2oz                       Tuna medallions, marinated (see recipes below)

From free meals to car washes, our community is really looking out for our men and women of the Armed Forces. Both veterans and active duty military are being treated to free food and services, Nov.11-12.

Most of these require a military ID (V.A. ID will work, too) or some other proof of service. We've listed a few of the offers, below. There is a Facebook page dedicated to these offers. You can find it here.

Give your car a bath at one of many participating car washes, all over Charlotte and the surrounding areas! Search for a location near you.

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Fran Scibelli, of Fran's Filling Station fame, visited WBTV today at noon.  Loaded down with all kinds of goodies from the farmer's market, she showed us how to make a healthier version of nachos.  The secret ingredient is soy chorizo, a vegetarian product offering that classic chorizo taste.  (You can find soy chorizo at Trader Joe's.)  Unless someone told you, you'd never know these nachos were meatless.

Even though Fran fried her own tortilla chips, you can use your favorite brand right out of the bag and get great results.  Generously layer on sharp Cheddar, then top with cooked soy chorizo.  Bake for two minutes at 425 degrees, or until the cheese melts.  Make sure you use an oven-safe serving dish. 

Once out of the oven, top with black beans, corn and guacamole.  Garnish with your choice of sliced black olives, pico, peppers, jalapenos, cilantro and sour cream.