Belongs to cokerlj Chicken Tortilla Soup 
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Very good!
See tips and notes in directions.

You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • onion diced
  • celery diced or sliced on diagonal
  • chicken breasts or tenders cut into small chunks
  • black beans rinsed and drained
  • hominy drained
  • low sodium chicken broth
  • V-8 juice
  • petite diced tomatoes
  • ground cumin
  • oregano leaves
  • chili powder
  • chopped green chilies
  • fresh cilantro leaves chopped
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  • OPTIONAL GARNISH:
Belongs to cokerlj Chris' Fiesta Rice 
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So easy…so quick.
This is actually not the “original” recipe from Chris but I tweeked the recipe and my husband loved what I did! (I added the onion and butter)

You might need to buy:
  • diced onion
  • butter
  • Pace Thick and Chunky Salsa
  • minute rice NOT COOKED
Belongs to cokerlj Taco Pie or Salad 
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You can “build” this in your glass casserole dish…but because some don’t care for all of the ingredients I keep each ingredient separate and let each person build their own.
This is good as is or you can use the “Spicy French Salad Dressing” in this book.
My friend, Sue, never used the Ranch Style Beans…but I tried this once and we loved it.

You might need to buy:
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  • grated cheese
  • Ranch Style beans drained
  • bag Doritos "Nacho Cheese" flavor
  • large tomato diced
  • lettuce shredded
  • ground beef
  • taco seasoning mix

Haven’t tried.
Hmmmm…sounds good…worth a try.

You might need to buy:
  • fresh or frozen spinach
  • cream of chicken soup
  • sour cream
  • small can of diced green chiles
  • shredded monterey jack cheese
  • small flour tortillas
Belongs to cokerlj Sopapilla Cheesecake 
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Oh so yummy!

You might need to buy:
  • cinnamon
  • sugar
  • Pillsbury Crescent rolls
Belongs to cokerlj Mexican (Frito) Salad 
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Old favorite.

You might need to buy:
  • small package Frito's Corn Chips
  • Catalina Dressing
  • large tomatoes diced or a container of grape tomatoes cut in half
  • Ranch Style Beans drained
  • lettuce shredded
  • cheese grated
Belongs to cokerlj Spanish Chicken 
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This is a flexible recipe, so do not worry if the measurements are not precise. Taste while cooking and make adjustments as necessary and to suit your families tastes.

You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • large onions chopped
  • garlic chopped or crushed
  • sliced mushrooms
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • green onion chopped include tops
  • chili powder
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • tomato sauce
  • Rotel Tomatoes
  • boneless chicken thighs
  • boned and skinned chicken breasts
  • green olives
  • chicken broth
Belongs to cokerlj Mexican Chicken 
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You can use many types of tortillas…hard corn chips, soft corn tortillas, soft flour tortillas…each one works well and you have a slightly different dish with each one

You might need to buy:
  • Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
  • grated cheese
  • chili powder
  • garlic salt
  • tortillas
  • fryer chicken
  • cream of chicken soup
  • cream of mushroom soup
Belongs to cokerlj Chicken Casserole 
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Serve with seasoned rice and a nice salad.

You might need to buy:
  • poultry seasoning
  • large clove garlic diced
  • ground cumin
  • dried oregano leaves
  • pepper
  • salt
  • onion diced
  • shredded cheese
  • sour cream
  • water
Belongs to cokerlj Albert's Hot Sauce 
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Don’t know who Albert is…but he makes a pretty good sauce!
Makes 10 pints so you can give some away as gifts.

You might need to buy:
  • salt
  • vinegar
  • vegetable oil
  • onions finely chopped
  • garlic finely chopped
  • tomatoes finely chopped