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Salsa Ranchera

Salsa Ranchera

Salsa is the ketchup of Mexico, but much more tasty, varied and appealing. Salsa Ranchera is served all over Mexico, adding a zesty flavor to meats,…

Kathleen is Cooking in Mexico
Nov 2010
Professional
3 votes
6177 views
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup (with Pressure Cooker Option)

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup (with Pressure Cooker Option)

Inspired by a recipe from New Paradigm Cooking (Sandbach, Terranova and Ware), I chose to forego the cookbook’s…

Salad Foodie
Jan 2012
Professional
3 votes
7719 views
mexican chicken pozole verde

mexican chicken pozole verde

There are many variations on pozole, a traditional hominy-based Mexican stew closely associated with the Pacific-coast state of Guerrero. Anya von…

karenrecipe
Mar 2012
Professional
1 vote
5476 views
You’ll love This Heavenly Chicken Tortilla Soup

You’ll love This Heavenly Chicken Tortilla Soup

This Mexican style soup is so rich in intriguing flavors and full of tantalizing aromas that fill your…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Sep 2012
Professional
1 vote
5013 views
Creamy Zucchini, Ham & Pasta

Creamy Zucchini, Ham & Pasta

Low calorie, low fat - this saucy one dish meal is a comfort food unto its own yet one which won’t break your New Year’s resolution goals! Each…

Salad Foodie
Jan 2013
Professional
1 vote
4378 views
Mexican Rice Pilaf

Mexican Rice Pilaf

Generally, Mexican cooks make this rice with fresh tomatoes, but ever the corner-cutter, I use petite diced, drained.

myra byanka
Mar 2013
Professional
1 vote
5477 views
Sensational Skinny Reuben Soup

Sensational Skinny Reuben Soup

Wait until you get a spoonful of this new soup…All the flavors of a fabulous Reuben sandwich right in this amazingly delicious bowl of soup!!! One…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Mar 2013
Professional
1 vote
4847 views
West Texas BBQ Sauce

West Texas BBQ Sauce

General purpose sauce for grilled and smoked foods.

myra byanka
Apr 2013
Professional
1 vote
5440 views
Chicken Almond (from The Nut Tree Restaurant)

Chicken Almond (from The Nut Tree Restaurant)

My favorite entrée at the Nut Tree Restaurant (before it closed in ‘96) near Vacaville CA was Chicken Almond.…

Salad Foodie
Jul 2013
Professional
1 vote
13151 views
Double Corn & Green Chile Muffins

Double Corn & Green Chile Muffins

Whole kernel corn adds texture, flavor and moistness to ordinary cornmeal muffins. Add to that sharp cheddar…

Salad Foodie
Aug 2013
Professional
2 votes
4560 views
Sour Cream Streusel Muffins

Sour Cream Streusel Muffins

A personal-size coffee cake in a muffin - these are seriously addicting! Increase the streusel topping if you’re crazy about the heavenly crunch on…

Salad Foodie
Nov 2015
Professional
1 vote
5140 views
Date and Walnut Chews

Date and Walnut Chews

This confection is perfect for special occasions or holiday socials. The dates provide chewy aspects while the nuts give it crunch! A sweet treat…

Salad Foodie
Jan 2017
Professional
1 vote
2795 views
Chocolate Chip, Coconut and Almond Cookies

Chocolate Chip, Coconut and Almond Cookies

Chocolate, coconut and almonds are the core of a favorite candy bar, and in this recipe the flavors and…

Salad Foodie
Nov 2017
Professional
2 votes
3486 views
Sweet Zucchini Pickles

Sweet Zucchini Pickles

Too many zucchini - what to do? A recipe by Chuck Allen (Palm Springs) caught my eye. Expectations are high from this retired chef, so he takes this…

Salad Foodie
Aug 2011
Professional
1 vote
3365 views
A Stupendous One Dish Wonder, Moroccan Chicken Stew

A Stupendous One Dish Wonder, Moroccan Chicken Stew

This sweet and savory stew is unbelievably easy to make, soooo delicious and ready in 35 minutes. It’s not only…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Dec 2011
Professional
2 votes
4040 views