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Chiles Rellenos (Stuffed Peppers)

SUBMITTED BY: ADRIANSALAS

This is a great traditional Mexican dish. It takes a little bit of time, but it is worth every minute! Provecho! Serve with a side of Spanish Rice.

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Enchanted Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

Submitted by: Kate

Home Town: Los Alamos, New Mexico, USA

Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

Sour cream and chicken fill these quick and easy enchiladas.

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Pressure Cooker Carnitas

Submitted by: yellowpairs ♥

Living In: Meridian, Idaho, USA

Cubes of pork shoulder meat are browned, then cooked in a pressure cooker with poblano, jalapeno, and serrano peppers, onions, and spices to make tender seasoned meat that's perfect for tacos.

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Mango Quesadillas

Submitted by: MOTTSBELA

Home Town: Savannah, Georgia, USA

Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

The flavor and texture of mango goes well with black beans and Cheddar cheese in this easy main dish. The recipe uses vegetarian chicken substitute, but real chicken would work just as well.

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Taco Seasoning I

Submitted by: BILL ECHOLS

A mixture of spices that approximates what you might buy in a package. Depending on how spicy you and your family like your dishes, use as little or as much as you want.

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Sweet Corn Cake

Submitted by: Lee Ann Clarke

Corn flour, or masa harina, is available at many larger grocers. Here it blends with corn meal, sugar, butter and cream in this luscious pudding-cake.

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Enchiladas Suisas

Submitted by: LADYGWYN

Home Town: Longueuil, Quebec, Canada

Living In: Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

Corn tortillas rolled up with shredded chicken and 2 kinds of cheese, and then served with a zesty salsa verde. This dish can also be made with cooked pork or beef.

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This elegant dessert consists of a baked custard topped with a melting caramel layer. The caramel goes into the baking dish first, and then the custard mixture: vanilla, coffee, coconut, and mango are all popular flavors. When the baked and chilled custard is unmolded, the caramel crowns the dessert.

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