Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Try tater-tot hotdish from the American Midwest Make Mediterranean moussaka Make Southwestern black bean casserole. .

Answer: . It doesn't get any more Midwestern than tater tots and ground beef. It also doesn't get any easier or more nostalgic. Childhood comfort food at its finest.   Brown a pound of lean ground beef over medium-high, seasoning to your taste. If you like it a little spicy, add some chili powder or cayenne. It's also common to add garlic and onions.  Add a can of condensed cream-of-mushroom soup, when the meat is cooked, and add two cans of whatever vegetables you like. Green beans are common, as well as peas, corn, or some combination of the above. Frozen vegetables are likewise fine.  Spoon the ground beef mixture into a casserole dish and top with a bag of frozen tater-tots, then bake at 350 degrees for about an hour, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy. Serve it up with tabasco, and it's winter in Minnesota. . Moussaka is a lot like lasagna, but with potato and eggplant instead of noodles, and meat sauce and béchamel instead of marinara and mozzarella. It's delicious.   Start with a basic meat sauce, made with a pound of browned ground beef, garlic, and onions, spiced with cinnamon and oregano, as well as salt and pepper to taste. Add a half cup of red wine, a half can of tomato paste, and some lemon zest.  Simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes, then turn off the heat.  Peel 2-3 small-to-medium eggplant, and 2-3 medium-sized potatoes, then slice into equal rounds, about a quarter-inch thick. Boil the potato rounds in salted water for about 7 minutes, until fork-tender, and grill the eggplant slices, or sauté them in the skillet to cook them through. It's usually best to salt the eggplant and allow them to sit for about 15 minutes before cooking them, to release some of the moisture.  In a skillet, make a roux by whisking about a half-cup of flour in about a half stick of butter over medium heat, then thicken with 3-4 cups of milk, whisking vigorously. In a separate bowl, beat two eggs, then slowly add them to the hot mixture, once thickened, to temper it. Add nutmeg and salt, to taste.  Layer the bottom of a casserole dish with potato rounds, eggplant rounds, and meat sauce, alternating however you wish. Top the mixture with some parmesan cheese, if you wish, and the white sauce, then bake at 350 for about 45 minutes, until the top is nicely browned. For a tortillas-and-black beans variant on lasagna, you can mix up a spicy casserole with hearty black beans, chorizo, and chili sauce.   Brown up a pound of chopped chorizo in a skillet over medium-high heat, then remove. If you don't like chorizo, regular sausage would be a fine alternative.  In the same skillet, sauté a chopped onion and 2-3 cloves of minced garlic, adding two teaspoons of ground cumin and one of cinnamon, when the onions become translucent.  Add about three cups of cooked black beans to the skillet, with a cup of chicken stock, and return the chorizo to the mix. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 or 15 minutes, testing for salt.   In a casserole dish, spoon some green chili sauce on the bottom, then layer several corn tortillas in a layer on top. Spoon some of the black bean mixture over the tortillas, then add a sprinkling of shredded monterey jack cheese, or the cheese of your choice. Continue alternating layers until the dish is full, and top with extra shredded cheese. Bake covered for 20 minutes and uncovered for another 20, at 350. Serve with sour cream. ake southern hash-brown casserole. It may not be healthy, but it's the cornerstone of a country breakfast. Next to fried eggs and a bowl of hominy grits, it's hard to beat cheesy hash-brown casserole.   In a mixing bowl, combine a cup of sour cream, a half cup of melted butter, a can of condensed cream-of-mushroom soup, 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese), and a teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Mix together thoroughly, then stir in two pounds of shredded potatoes. It's common to use the frozen kind for this dish, but if you shred up your own, rinse the shredded potato in water and squeeze them out thoroughly before adding.  Spoon the mixture into a casserole dish, and top with the secret weapon: crumbled corn flakes cereal. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Look for a recycling center in your area. Find out if the recycling center accepts ceramic items. Load up your ceramics carefully. Drop off your ceramic items at the recycling center.

Answer: Head online and run a quick search for “recycling centers” along with the name of your town, city, province, or territory. Many places, particularly larger cities, have commercial recycling centers that handle materials that normal municipal recycling programs don’t.  Scan the phonebook for listings for local recycling centers. Websites like Recycle Nation can be another helpful resource. These sites offer users a search function designed to help them track down nearby recycling and waste disposal facilities. Get in touch with a representative from the facility and ask what materials they take. If they accept common household fixtures like ceramic sinks, toilets, and tiles, there’s a chance they may be able to take other ceramic items off your hands.  Facilities that work with brick and cement can also usually recycle ceramic.  Not all commercial recyclers are equipped to process the same waste products. Some may take construction ceramics, for instance, but not kitchenware like bowls, plates, and mugs. If the recycling center agrees to take your ceramics, your next step will be to get them ready for transport. Consider the safety of facility’s material handlers and bundle your ceramics tightly in foam wrap or newsprint before placing them in a larger container. This will be especially important if you’re taking in any broken items. The recycler may request that your items be sorted or organized a certain way to expedite processing, so be prepared to accommodate their terms if asked. Load up your ceramics and take them to the nearest eligible facility. In some cases, you may be expected to go inside in order to deliver your haul. Other centers may have a drop box or another container stationed near the entrance where you can deposit your items and be on your way.  If you’re unsure of what to do once you arrive at the recycling center, flag down an employee on site and ask them for assistance. Once the facility has received your ceramics, they’ll grind them down and turn them into aggregate material for use in paving, drainage, and insulation projects.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Learn about current and past events. Discover the values of other cultures. Read as much as possible. Learn another language. Learn about your purchases. Understand climate change.

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Visit the library, subscribe to newspapers, and watch the news. You may have learned about past events in history, but brush up on world history by visiting your library and checking out history books about different cultures. To understand where the world is today, you need to see how past events have influenced the present. It is just as, if not more, important to stay updated on events happening all throughout the world.. Some things to learn about are: Global policies (international treaties), programs, wars (past and present), tragedies, positive happenings, politics, and entertainment news from all over the word. Information can be found in your local library, on the internet, and on television. It is possible to find international news in your language. It is positive and necessary to respect the values of a global community, but it is also important to learn about them. Some values to learn about are human rights, poverty reduction, prevention of conflict between countries, and sustainable economic growth. These values can be learned by visiting your local library, watching the news, and searching specifically for the values country by country on an online search.  Consider cultures that seem far removed from your own culture. If you are familiar with Western culture, consider learning about countries like South Korea, India, and China. If you are familiar with Eastern culture, consider learning about France, Canada, and Norway. You can also learn about countries like Brazil and Argentina. Other values like religion, entertainment, and manners can be learned in the same way, but you also can learn about them by talking to members of other cultures. You will learn about values and events from reading, but you will learn about parts of the world you wouldn’t have thought about by reading. You can learn about your own and other cultures by reading books, both fiction and nonfiction. Reading will allow you to get a glimpse into someone’s mind that is not possible in any other way. You can look on websites like Goodreads and TasteKid for reading recommendations. There are many benefits that come from learning a new language. It is the best way to get to know another culture, become more open-minded, and bridge cultural gaps. Learning another language can seem daunting, but it is possible with time and dedication. You can learn another language on your own, in a class, and with the help of a willing friend.  Check out a language textbook from the library. A book may not help you become fluent in a language, but it is a good introduction to the basics and grammar. Look for classes in your community. Sometimes colleges will allow enrollment, but there are  programs that offer language classes in the community. There are also classes offered online. Once you have some basics down, try communicating with people who are fluent in the language you have chosen to learn. You can ask people in your community, or try communicating with people online, as long as it is done safely. Make sure the other person is willing and happy to help. Unless you consciously buy locally, there is a large chance that many things you own and buy come from other places in the world. Globalization has made trade, importing, and exporting easier and more common than ever. It seems positive because it has made some products cheap, but it is negative because the conditions those products are being made aren’t always positive. Take a look at what you buy, see where they were made, and learn about the conditions they were made in. Some things you can search for are:   What are the conditions for the employees at the factory where my shoes were made? Are the employees at this factory paid a living wage? Is the factory that made my olive oil ecologically responsible? Does the factory that made my t-shirt support gay rights? Being a global citizen goes beyond engaging with and understanding people. Learning about the environment we live in, and the ongoing climate change crisis is important, too. There are still people that refute climate change, but the evidence for it is prominent. You can do an online search to learn about climate change, watch documentaries, and read news that is focused specifically on the environment. To learn about what you can do to be more environmentally friendly, do an online search for The Environmental Protection Agency. Their website offers a list of things you can do in your daily life to limit greenhouse gas emissions.