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    <title>Mexican Food and Recipes</title>
    <link>http://www.tacosalad.com/</link>
    <description>We love Mexican Food. The variety of color and flavor
  in mexican style cuisine is so pleasing to the eye and the taste buds. When
  we think of Mexican Food, we're thinking of onion, cilantro, lime, peppers and
  and chillis. Yum!</description>
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      <title>Fajita Marinade</title>
      <link>http://www.tacosalad.com/recipe.asp?recipeid=27</link>
      <description> Shake to mix ingredients and dissolve brown sugar.  Seal container and let stand overnight. 

Marinade steaks in mixture for 2 hours.</description>
      <datePosted>8/26/2009 12:11:12 AM</datePosted>
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      <title>Arroz con Pollo </title>
      <link>http://www.tacosalad.com/recipe.asp?recipeid=26</link>
      <description> Add onion and garlic, fry a few minutes, then add tomato sauce, saffron dissolved in chicken broth, salt and pepper.  Cover and cook for 20 minutes.  Add rice, stir well, cover again and simmer for 30 minutes longer, or until all liquid has been absorbed and chicken is tender.</description>
      <datePosted>8/26/2009 12:10:00 AM</datePosted>
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      <title>Beef Empanada Filling</title>
      <link>http://www.tacosalad.com/recipe.asp?recipeid=25</link>
      <description> ground meat
1 onion, chopped
1 tomato, chopped and peeled
1 tsp.  salt
1/2 tsp.  pepper
1/2 tsp.</description>
      <datePosted>8/25/2009 11:59:13 PM</datePosted>
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      <title>Chicken in Salsa Verde</title>
      <link>http://www.tacosalad.com/recipe.asp?recipeid=24</link>
      <description> canola oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken
1/2 onion chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb fresh or 12oz canned tomatillos
3 whole roasted green chillies, chopped
1/2 c apple juice
1 T fresh cilantro chopped

Heat oil in a non-stick skillet and saute chicken.  Add onion and garlic, stirring until they are limp.  Add remaining ingredients.</description>
      <datePosted>8/22/2009 11:58:07 PM</datePosted>
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      <title>Arroz con Chaya</title>
      <link>http://www.tacosalad.com/recipe.asp?recipeid=23</link>
      <description> Bring to a boil stir in rice, reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes.  Stir in cooked chaya.  Cover and cook 5-10 minutes more until the rice is tender.</description>
      <datePosted>8/21/2009 11:57:32 PM</datePosted>
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      <title>Menudo</title>
      <link>http://www.tacosalad.com/recipe.asp?recipeid=22</link>
      <description> Simmer at low heat until tripe is tender. 

Drain tripe and reserve liquid.  Remove and discard fatty portions of tripe and cut tripe into 1-inch pieces.</description>
      <datePosted>8/19/2009 11:56:14 PM</datePosted>
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      <title>Cole Slaw</title>
      <link>http://www.tacosalad.com/recipe.asp?recipeid=21</link>
      <description>5 Cups Shredded Cabbage
1/2 Shredded Cup Carrot
4 Heaping Tablespoons Mayonnaise
3 Tablespoons Vinegar
3 Tablespoons Sugar

Place shredded cabbage and carrots into a large salad bowl.

In separate bowl make the dressing by adding the Mayonnaise, Vinegar and sugar and mix well.

Dress the salad with the dressing and toss until well mixed.  </description>
      <datePosted>8/14/2009 11:55:33 PM</datePosted>
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      <title>Pico de Gallo</title>
      <link>http://www.tacosalad.com/recipe.asp?recipeid=20</link>
      <description>6 ripe tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
1 white onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
4 jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
salt to taste

Mix tomatoes, jalapenos, onions, cilantro and lime juice and add salt to taste.

Cover and refigerate for 1 hour. </description>
      <datePosted>8/12/2009 11:54:28 PM</datePosted>
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      <title>Chili con Queso</title>
      <link>http://www.tacosalad.com/recipe.asp?recipeid=19</link>
      <description> Add cream and stir constantly to prevent scorching. 

Stir in tomato, chile, and garlic powder.  Add more cream if needed to reach dipping consistency.</description>
      <datePosted>8/1/2009 11:53:35 PM</datePosted>
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      <title>Pork Chili Verde</title>
      <link>http://www.tacosalad.com/recipe.asp?recipeid=18</link>
      <description>

Place pork, chile sauce and tomatillos into a large pot, cover and simmer on low for 2 hours. 

Add chicken broth, anaheim chiles, garlic, onion, cumin, salt and pepper and simmer for an additional 2 hours.  Check every 30 minutes and add water as necessary.</description>
      <datePosted>7/29/2009 11:53:04 PM</datePosted>
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      <title>Dulce de Leche</title>
      <link>http://www.tacosalad.com/recipe.asp?recipeid=17</link>
      <description>4 cups milk
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Scald milk in heavy bottom sauce pan. Add all other ingredients, cook on medium low and stir constantly until it turns into caramel, about 1 hour. </description>
      <datePosted>7/15/2009 11:52:23 PM</datePosted>
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      <title>Flan</title>
      <link>http://www.tacosalad.com/recipe.asp?recipeid=16</link>
      <description>

Cook in a 350 oven for one hour.  Cover with foil if, after 30 minutes, the flan is becoming too brown.  The flan is done cooking when you can insert a knife into it and the knife comes out clean.</description>
      <datePosted>7/11/2009 11:51:45 PM</datePosted>
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      <title>Horchata</title>
      <link>http://www.tacosalad.com/recipe.asp?recipeid=15</link>
      <description> Add rice, almonds, cinnamon and lime zest in a mixing bowl and refigerate overnight. 

Combine the mixture in a blender with 2 cups water and blend until smooth.  Line a large sieve with cheesecloth and pour the mixture through sieve into a mixing bowl.</description>
      <datePosted>7/2/2009 11:50:30 PM</datePosted>
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      <title>Queso Blanco Dip (White Cheese Dip)</title>
      <link>http://www.tacosalad.com/recipe.asp?recipeid=14</link>
      <description>1 cup cheese (Monterey jack), shredded
4 ounces green chiles
1/4 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 jalapeno, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro

Place all ingredients into a double boiler and cook on medium/low heat. Stir occassionally until melted and well blended. </description>
      <datePosted>6/22/2009 4:45:35 PM</datePosted>
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      <title>Spicey Green Enchilada Sauce</title>
      <link>http://www.tacosalad.com/recipe.asp?recipeid=13</link>
      <description> water
1 garlic clove, peeled
6 tbsp.  lard or canola oil
2 tbsp.  flour
3/4 tsp.</description>
      <datePosted>6/16/2009 4:43:44 PM</datePosted>
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      <title>Churros</title>
      <link>http://www.tacosalad.com/recipe.asp?recipeid=12</link>
      <description> Add flour, reduce heat and stir until dough forms a ball.  Remove the dough from heat and let cool for 5-10 minutes.  Once cooled, place dough in pastry bag with star tip.</description>
      <datePosted>6/12/2009 4:41:45 PM</datePosted>
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      <title>Salsa Verde</title>
      <link>http://www.tacosalad.com/recipe.asp?recipeid=11</link>
      <description> Add tomatillos, onions, cilantro, garlic, sugar and lime juice in a large mixing bowl. 

Mix in a small amount of salt and let sit in the refrigerator for 1 hour.  Add more salt, if necessary for taste and serve.</description>
      <datePosted>6/11/2009 4:39:56 PM</datePosted>
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      <title>Capirotada</title>
      <link>http://www.tacosalad.com/recipe.asp?recipeid=10</link>
      <description> Place sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves and water in a saucepan and bring the water to boil.  Reduce heat to simmer and stir constantly until the sugar melts and thickens to a syrup consistency.  Remove the cinnamon sticks and cloves and keep the syrup warm.</description>
      <datePosted>5/15/2009 4:38:20 PM</datePosted>
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      <title>Sangria (Alcohol Free)</title>
      <link>http://www.tacosalad.com/recipe.asp?recipeid=9</link>
      <description>2 cups cranberry juice
4 cups orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 cups strawberry soda
1 orange, sliced
1 lemon, sliced
1 lime, sliced

Mix ingredients in a large pitcher and chill. Serve in a wine glass and garnish with fruit (pineapple, orange or lime slices).
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      <datePosted>5/13/2009 4:37:16 PM</datePosted>
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      <title>Stuffed Jalapenos</title>
      <link>http://www.tacosalad.com/recipe.asp?recipeid=8</link>
      <description> softened cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sliced green onion
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
Flour for dredging
2 c.  bread crumbs or crushed crackers

Rinse and drain jalapeno peppers.  Slit lengthwise on one side and remove the seeds.</description>
      <datePosted>4/25/2009 4:35:40 PM</datePosted>
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      <title>Chicken Quesadilla</title>
      <link>http://www.tacosalad.com/recipe.asp?recipeid=7</link>
      <description>  Spread the chicken/salsa mixture evenly among 4 flour tortillas and sprinkle with cheddar and chopped green onions. 

Cover with remaining tortillas.  Heat each tortilla stack over medium heat in large skillet for 2-3 minutes.</description>
      <datePosted>4/25/2009 4:33:35 PM</datePosted>
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      <title>Pinto Beans</title>
      <link>http://www.tacosalad.com/recipe.asp?recipeid=6</link>
      <description>

Place all ingredients except the salt in the pot, bring to a boil and simmer, partially covered, until the beans are tender but not so soft they lose all texture.  While cooking, make sure there is always enough water to just cover the beans.  Remove beans from pot, add salt to taste and serve.</description>
      <datePosted>4/21/2009 4:31:03 PM</datePosted>
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      <title>Shredded Mexican Pork</title>
      <link>http://www.tacosalad.com/recipe.asp?recipeid=5</link>
      <description> lean boneless pork shoulder roast, cut into 2-3" chunks
2 tbsp.  oil
2 lg.  onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (16 oz.</description>
      <datePosted>3/25/2009 4:29:24 PM</datePosted>
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      <title>Tamale Dough     </title>
      <link>http://www.tacosalad.com/recipe.asp?recipeid=4</link>
      <description>6 cups masa harina
5 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups lard or shortening
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon chile powder
1 1/2 teaspoon salt

In a mixing bowl, combine masa harina and chicken broth until the mixture has the consistency of peanut butter. Gradually stir in salt, cumin and onion powder.

Store the covered mixture in refrigerator until used. </description>
      <datePosted>3/23/2009 4:27:00 PM</datePosted>
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      <title>Cheese and Onion Enchiladas</title>
      <link>http://www.tacosalad.com/recipe.asp?recipeid=3</link>
      <description> shredded Monterey jack cheese
1/4 lb.  mild chedder cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 

Heat canola oil in a small saute pan over medium-high heat.</description>
      <datePosted>3/23/2009 4:20:10 PM</datePosted>
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      <title>Easy Guacamole</title>
      <link>http://www.tacosalad.com/recipe.asp?recipeid=2</link>
      <description> Stir in onion, garlic, tomato, lime juice, salt and pepper.  Season with remaining lime juice and salt and pepper to taste.  Chill for half an hour to blend flavors.</description>
      <datePosted>2/12/2009 7:20:10 PM</datePosted>
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      <title>Taco Seasoning</title>
      <link>http://www.tacosalad.com/recipe.asp?recipeid=1</link>
      <description>6 teaspoons chili powder
5 teaspoons paprika
4 1/2 teaspoons ground cummin
2 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon cornstarch

In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine chili powder, paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and cornstarch. Close lid securely, and shake well to mix contents.</description>
      <datePosted>2/1/2009 4:12:24 PM</datePosted>
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