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Huevos Rancheros

Huevos Rancheros

  Kind of a Mexican omlet-   3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons onion — finely chopped 1 clove garlic — minced 2 tablespoons green pepper — finely chopped 6 eggs 1 tablespoon picante sauce 2 tablespoons mild salsa   Melt butter in large frying pan. Saute onions, garlic, and pepper until soft.   Beat eggs…

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Hot Pickled Vegetables

Hot Pickled Vegetables

4 ounces Green Beans — Whole 3 Celery Stalks cut diagonally into ¼ in. slices 1 cup Carrots cut diagonally into thin slices 1½ cups Cauliflowerets 1 cup Broccoli Flowerets 1 cup Pearl Onions 1/2 cup Serrano or Jalapeno Pepper slices 1/2 cup Coarse Salt 2 cups Cider Vinegar 2 cups Water 2 tablespoons Black…

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hot giardiniera

Hot Giardiniera

Giardiniera is just another form of pickled vegetables. Its really easy to make your own – should you be so inclined… 1 Lb. Jalapeno or favorite hot peppers, sliced 3 large carrots, sliced 2 celery stalks, sliced 1 large onion, sliced ½ cup small cauliflower pieces ¾ cup water ½ cup olive oil 1 teaspoon…

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taco sauce

Taco Sauce (involves canning)

  This authentic recipe certainly breaks the 30 minute rule, but once you’ve made this sauce, you’ll have it on hand whenever you need it. 12 Canning tomatoes 1 sm onion 1 cup Chopped green chili 1 teaspoon Cumin 1 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Oregano   Dip tomatoes in boiling water, peel and chop. Chop…

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Guacamole – Mexican -Tame

Very similar to the Secret Family Recipe, but a lot tamer… 1 large ripe tomato, about 1 cup chopped 1 small yellow onion, about ½ cup diced 1 jalapeno pepper 3 stems cilantro 3 medium sized, ripe avocados Wash and finely chop tomato, place it and juices in medium bowl. Peel and finely chop onion….

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Guacamole

Guacamole – American

2 medium avocados 1 small tomato, chopped 2 Tablespoons finely minced onion (fresh, not dried) 1 teaspoon lime or lemon juice ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon salt Wash avocado. Cut in half. Remove pit. Scoop out meat. Mash. Stir in remaining ingredients. Mix well. Serve at once. Photo Credit – CC BY-SA by agromonitor

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Gazpacho Skillet Chicken

Gazpacho Skillet Chicken

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large sweet onion, sliced into thin strips 1 large green pepper, cut into thin strips 8 large mushrooms, quartered 1 large rib celery, diced 1½ cups gazpacho Hot cooked rice Heat oil in 12 inch non stick skillet. Cook chicken…

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Gazpacho Shrimp & Sausage

Gazpacho Shrimp & Sausage

1 Tablespoon light olive oil 1 medium clove garlic, minced 1 medium sweet onion, cut into ¼ inch dice 1 small smoked thuringer sausage, thinly sliced 8 large, peeled shrimp 1¼ – 1¾ cup gazpacho 1/2 cup rice – cooked freshly ground black pepper Heat oil in a 10-inch non-stick skillet. Add garlic, onion and…

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