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Pastel Galletas (Cookie Cake)

Submitted by: mspianomistress

Mexican cookies dipped in a creamy lime sauce are layered with fruit cocktail and topped with peaches in this easy dessert. Let it rest overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

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SPICY Enchiladas Verdes de Queso

Submitted by: red5

Living In: Elmhurst, New York, USA

Corn enchiladas are briefly fried in oil, dipped in spicy green tomatillo sauce, and rolled around Mexican fresh cheese in this traditional and authentic version of enchiladas.

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Arroz Rojo (Mexican Red Rice)

Submitted by: paige

Home Town: Howard City, Michigan, USA

Living In: Ontario, California, USA

A dish of savory tomato-flavored rice is an authentic side dish for your Mexican meal.

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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 Tomalito

Submitted by: THEKIRKLANDS

Steamed corn pudding made on the stovetop. This is a traditional Tex-Mex side dish that is a great side to any meal. Well worth the wait.

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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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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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