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The Mountain West is held together by the Rocky Mountains, which runs down its center like a back bone. This is the largest sub-region of them all, connecting the Four-Corner States of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah in the Southwest with Nevada and the northern mountain states of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. Early explorers, prospectors, big game hunters, and other adventurous types left their mark on the culture and cuisine of the northern mountain states. Their stews, roasts, and one-pot meals relied on wild game and fresh fish pulled from mountain streams. And their independent, frontier spirit still defines the people from this part of the country. The cuisine that developed in the Southwest developed over the centuries from Mexican, Spanish, and Native American traditions. Under the umbrella of Southwestern cuisine, we find even more specialized expressions emerging with names like Sonoran (the chimichangas of Arizona), Cal-Mex (fish tacos), and New Mexican-style (chile rellenos casserole).
 

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Chicken Pot Pie VIII

Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2009 by Desert Moon 
I have made pot pie with biscuit mix topping for many years but this was very first attempt to make one from scratch. From the pie crust to the flavor of the gravy inside and to the fresh potatoes and carrots, this was by far the best pot pie I have had in ages. I am not a huge celery lover so I omitted the celery and added some peas. Result was still outstanding!! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe!
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Classic Waffles

Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2009 by Amy 
Yummy! I added a bit more sugar and vanilla though, my kids like them sweet.
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Gaye's Microwave Fudge

Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2009 by JAMJMine 
Didn't really taste like fudge, more like chocolate chips.
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