Chicken legs are roasted, then simmered in a spicy, chipotle cream sauce for a true Mexican chicken recipe. Serve it with rice and salad, and don't forget the warmed corn tortillas!

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Mayan Mocha Powder

Submitted by: JJGammon

Living In: Calera, Oklahoma, USA

This tasty cocoa mixture, when added to hot water, will provide you with a hot, spicy mocha coffee drink for pennies! It's a powder, making it simple to take along. To serve, stir 1/4 cup mix with 1 cup hot water and stir.

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Mexican-Style Hot Chocolate

Submitted by: Swaneeramsey

Home Town: Lubbock, Texas, USA

Living In: Sumter, South Carolina, USA

Mexican-style hot chocolate with cinnamon, cloves, and vanilla extract is a tasty, quick, and comforting drink.

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Cafe Dulce de Leche

Submitted by: rlt11_NMC

Living In: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Mexican-style coffee is strong and sweet, flavored with the caramel taste of dulce de leche.

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Taco Seasoning I

Submitted by: BILL ECHOLS

Chili powder, cumin, paprika, and a few other easy-to-find spices make up this taco mix recipe. Cheaper than packaged versions!

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Pork Stew in Green Salsa (Guisado de Puerco con Tomatillos)

Submitted by: PLATO712

Tender chunks of pork are seasoned, browned, and simmered with tomatillos, cilantro, and green chilies to make a rich, flavorful stew. Serve with Spanish rice and warm tortillas.

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Ken's Kickin' Posole

Submitted by: Ken from CA

Living In: Camarillo, California, USA

Pork and hominy simmer with roasted chiles and onions in a velvety red sauce in this version of the classic dish.

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