French-Fried Cactus Cut cleaned, uncooked nopales into French fry style strips 3/8-inch wide. Dip into a mixture of milk and eggs then roll through flour, cornmeal or a combination of both. Fry in a skillet or deep fryer. Serve immediately.

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Grilled Artichokes Large artichokesExtra-virgin olive oilKosher saltFreshly-ground black pepperLemon halves Prepare the artichokes by trimming them. In a small stockpot, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil. Cook the artichokes in the boiling water for about 20 minutes, or until the outer leaves will pull away easily with a sharp tug. Drain the artichokes [...]

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Shredded Chicken or Turkey (Pollo o Pavo Deshebrado) 4 bone-in chicken breasts3 cups chicken stock1/2 onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano1/2 teaspoon salt2 bay leaves Put all ingredients into a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and cook the chicken about 25 to 30 minutes, or until [...]

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Indian Pintos 1 pound dried pinto beans 3 quarts water 1/2 pound bacon, cut into pieces 1 yellow onion, finely chopped1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 teaspoons dried red chile powder Wash the beans thoroughly, removing any stones or bad beans. Soak overnight in cold water, changing the [...]

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Southwestern Meat Loaf 2 pounds lean ground beef1/4 cup onion, chopped3/4 cup sliced celery1/3 cup green pepper, chopped1 clove garlic, chopped1 teaspoon salt1 dash cayenne pepper3 cups dry bread crumbs2 eggs1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles1 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded1/4 cup black olives, sliced1/2 cup tomato juiceWater (to mix) Preheat oven to 350 [...]

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Mexican Rice Posted by Darlene at recipegoldmine.com 1/31/2002 10:38 am 1 tablespoon oil1 1/2 cups long grain rice3 1/2 cups water1 tablespoon cumin seed6 cloves garlic, chopped1/2 medium onion, chopped1 can tomatoes4 teaspoons chicken bouillon Drain and chop the tomatoes reserving the liquid. Add enough water to equal 3 1/2 cups of liquid total. Dissolve [...]

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Baked Macaroni Western Style 2 cups macaroni, uncooked1 1/2 cups milk3 tablespoons light cream2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded1 cup tomatoes, chopped3 tablespoons green chiles, diced1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepperSalt, to taste Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain well. Meanwhile, warm the milk and cream in a small saucepan over medium [...]

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Peach Escabeche 7 peaches, peeled and pitted, or 8 plums, pitted1/2 cup white wine vinegar1/4 cup water6 (2-inch) sticks canela2 pods star anise2 teaspoons finely diced seeded Guajillo chile1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons honey1/2 cup granulated sugar1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste Cut peaches or plums into wedges about 1/2 inch thick. In a small [...]

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Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce 1/2 cup peanut oil12 flour tortillas3 cups shredded cooked chicken1 pound Monterey jack cheese, grated1/4 cup heavy cream1/2 cup finely chopped scallions1 1/2 cups chopped Mexican green tomatoes    or tomatillos verde, fresh or canned (drained)1 cup chopped cilantro1 (4 ounce) can peeled green chiles, drained and chopped1 1/2 cups sour [...]

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Saguaro Cactus Fruit Jam 6 cups saguaro cactus pulpWater Gather saguaro cactus fruit. Put 6 cups of the pulp in a pot and add water until half of the pulp is covered. Soak the pulp for 1 1/2 hours. Stir every now and then. Put the pot over low heat and cook for 30 to [...]

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