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    A True Texan's King Ranch Chicken

    A True Texan's King Ranch Chicken

    By Tropical Texan

    10 Reviews

    Dr. Pepper Taco Soup

    Dr. Pepper Taco Soup

    Southwestern Couscous

    Southwestern Couscous

    South-Of-The-Border Hash

    South-Of-The-Border Hash

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    Oven-Fried Chicken Chimichangas
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    A fast and healthier way to serve Chimichangas than the traditional deep fried. These are very good, and you may dress them up to you own preference. I...

    Oven-Fried Chicken Chimichangas

    Recipe #28148

    Oven-Fried Chicken Chimichangas

    By Miss Annie on May 13, 2002

    Recipe #28148

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    "A fast and healthier way to serve Chimichangas than the traditional deep fried. These are very good, and you may dress them up to you own preference. I like to serve with green chile sauce sometimes instead of the picante sauce."

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, dried oregano leaves...

    758 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 45 mins

    Simply Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
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    Easy to assemble, deliciously creamy and a great choice for once-a-month cooking. And there is NO canned cream soup in my enchiladas -- Hope you give...

    Simply Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

    Recipe #129926

    Simply Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

    By Deb's Recipes on July 15, 2005

    Recipe #129926

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    "Easy to assemble, deliciously creamy and a great choice for once-a-month cooking. And there is NO canned cream soup in my enchiladas -- Hope you give them a try!"

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    Ingredients: flour tortillas, green chilies...

    418 Reviews

    Prep Time:25 mins

    Total Time: 45 mins

    Southwestern Baked Spaghetti
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    This is an easy, yet very tasty spaghetti casserole, which reminds me of the spaghetti they used to serve us in elementary school. I loved their spaghetti!...

    Southwestern Baked Spaghetti

    Recipe #87085

    Southwestern Baked Spaghetti

    By Kim D. on March 20, 2004

    Recipe #87085

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    "This is an easy, yet very tasty spaghetti casserole, which reminds me of the spaghetti they used to serve us in elementary school. I loved their spaghetti! I normally only brought my lunch, but not on spaghetti day!"

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    Ingredients: pepper, cumin, eggs...

    263 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

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    Chicken, Salsa and Rice Casserole
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    Needed to whip up dinner with stuff I had in the house. Came up with this spanish style chicken and rice bake. Its very tasty and so comforfting, with...

    Chicken, Salsa and Rice Casserole

    By taraluvsspicy82 on February 9, 2012

    Recipe #473914

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    "Needed to whip up dinner with stuff I had in the house. Came up with this spanish style chicken and rice bake. Its very tasty and so comforfting, with minimal effort!"

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    Ingredients: colby-monterey jack cheese, Spanish rice mix...

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    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 45 mins

    Recipe #471783

    Spicy Chipolte Texas Chili
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    A spicy no-bean Texas style chili with depth of flavor that gets better each day.

    Spicy Chipolte Texas Chili

    By Krifka on January 11, 2012

    Recipe #471783

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    "A spicy no-bean Texas style chili with depth of flavor that gets better each day."

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, chipotle chiles in adobo...

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    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

    Recipe #470894

    Three Cheeses Enchiladas
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    One evening after the Christmas holidays, I had no idea what I'd prepare for dinner. Ham wasn't an option; my family threatened to mutiny if they...

    Three Cheeses Enchiladas

    By debbieroppolo on December 30, 2011

    Recipe #470894

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    "One evening after the Christmas holidays, I had no idea what I'd prepare for dinner. Ham wasn't an option; my family threatened to mutiny if they saw one more slice, or another baked sweet potato. Investigating the fridge, I found peppers, cheeses, and other items I used to construct (what I believe) to be new dinner star at our table. *I didn't..."

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    Ingredients: colby-monterey jack cheese, cream cheese...

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    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 50 mins

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    Black Bean Dip
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    Goes great with tortilla chips or vegetable sticks. It's good with those Fritos "Scoops", too.

    Black Bean Dip

    Recipe #38564

    Black Bean Dip

    By Sue Lau on August 26, 2002

    Recipe #38564

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    "Goes great with tortilla chips or vegetable sticks. It's good with those Fritos "Scoops", too."

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, mild green chilies...

    66 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

    Mexican Charro Beans
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    Mexican Charro Beans

    Recipe #27484

    Mexican Charro Beans

    By Mille® on May 7, 2002

    Recipe #27484

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    "Posted by request."

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    Ingredients: dried pinto beans, fresh cilantro...

    36 Reviews

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 3 hrs

    Mexican Red Rice
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    This is yummy! To me this tastes better than the rice you get as a side dish at so many mex restaurants. From Texascooking.com

    Mexican Red Rice

    Recipe #138356

    Mexican Red Rice

    By Jessica K on September 21, 2005

    Recipe #138356

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    "This is yummy! To me this tastes better than the rice you get as a side dish at so many mex restaurants. From Texascooking.com"

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    Ingredients: oil, garlic cloves...

    32 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 35 mins

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    Streamlined Chimichangas
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    This is a great tasting recipe and so easy that even my daughter doesn't complain when I ask her to make it.

    Streamlined Chimichangas

    Recipe #16371

    Streamlined Chimichangas

    By Mysterygirl on December 29, 2001

    Recipe #16371

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    "This is a great tasting recipe and so easy that even my daughter doesn't complain when I ask her to make it."

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, dried oregano leaves...

    171 Reviews

    Prep Time:0 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Guacamole
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    Traditional Mexican dip that can be used as a topping or with chips.

    Guacamole

    Recipe #34233

    Guacamole

    By Sue Lau on July 15, 2002

    Recipe #34233

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    "Traditional Mexican dip that can be used as a topping or with chips."

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    Ingredients: pepper, ground cumin, onions...

    66 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

    Black Bean Dip
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    Goes great with tortilla chips or vegetable sticks. It's good with those Fritos "Scoops", too.

    Black Bean Dip

    Recipe #38564

    Black Bean Dip

    By Sue Lau on August 26, 2002

    Recipe #38564

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    "Goes great with tortilla chips or vegetable sticks. It's good with those Fritos "Scoops", too."

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, mild green chilies...

    66 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

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    Guacamole
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    Traditional Mexican dip that can be used as a topping or with chips.

    Guacamole

    Recipe #34233

    Guacamole

    By Sue Lau on July 15, 2002

    Recipe #34233

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    "Traditional Mexican dip that can be used as a topping or with chips."

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    Ingredients: pepper, ground cumin, onions...

    66 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

    Recipe #26772

    Guinness and Filet Mignon Chili
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    If you're not watching your sodium intake, use regular instead of low-sodium ingredients. This recipe is based on chili served at Gallagher'ss...

    Guinness and Filet Mignon Chili

    By Mille® on April 29, 2002

    Recipe #26772

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    "If you're not watching your sodium intake, use regular instead of low-sodium ingredients. This recipe is based on chili served at Gallagher'ss Steak House, 228 West 52nd Street, New York City, with just a couple of very minor alterations."

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, dark brown sugar...

    37 Reviews

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

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    Real Deal Taco Bell Chili Cheese Burrito

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    "I tried this exact recipe today, and I am sorry, but this is nothing like the taco bell chili cheese burrito. Not even close. It actually wasn't very..." more 

    By bpickell2003_2060136
    on September 15, 2011

    King Ranch Casserole

     2 Reviews

    "I made this a few days ago and it was so easy! I had never eaten this before and really enjoyed it. Definitely will be a good winter food also. I changed..." more 

    By zebulonap
    on August 22, 2011

    King Ranch Casserole

     2 Reviews

    "Made this tonight, really good. The next time I think that I will add some corn and green peppers, but otherwise, they were licking the bowls. Thanks..." more 

    By Alayane
    on August 22, 2011

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