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Pollo Asado

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I found this recipe on the Pioneer Woman website. My friend Ann told me about the website, and I decided to give one of their recipes a try! Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed if possible; save the juiced orange halves) 2 whole lemons, juiced 2 whole limes, juiced 4 whole garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 2 whole onions, peeled and quartered 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 16 whole chicken legs flour or corn torillas, warmed pico de gallo (we bought some from Chipotle) guacamole ( look at Mom Z's guacamole recipe) cooked beans (pinto, black, refried)   Directions ( adapted from http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/06/pollo-asado/ )  1. In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, orange juice, lemons, limes, salt, pepper, and garlic cloves. Whisk together. (Set the juiced pieces of fruit aside.) 2. Place chicken legs, juiced pieces of fruit, and quartered onions in a large bowl. 3. Pour the marinade over the top, tossing to combine...

Mom Z's Guacamole

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Ingredients 1 T finely chopped onion 3 avocados 1/2 t Lemon Juice 3 T salsa (Meijer – chunky mild) 1/4 t garlic powder 2 T hot sauce (Ortega- smooth) 2 small drops Tabasco sauce Directions Place all of the ingredients into a mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer to blend the ingredients together until you come up with a consistency you like for your guacamole.

Chicken Huts

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I found this recipe on www.e-mealz.com . Ingredients • 8 oz. cream cheese • (2) 10 oz. cans of cooked chicken • salt & pepper to taste • 2 T melted butter • 2 T sesame seeds (or bread crumbs) • green onions (optional) • (2) 8 oz. cans crescent rolls Directions (adapted from www.e-mealz.com ).     1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie sheet with foil. 2. Open and drain the canned chicken. 3. Blend the cream cheese, salt & pepper, chicken and green onions (optional) and mix well. 4. Separate each can of crescent rolls into 4 rectangles. Put a large spoonful of chicken mixture into each rectangle of dough. 5. Pull the 4 corners of dough to top of center of chicken mixture to make a hut. Twist points to seal. 6. Brush top with melted butter, sprinkle with sesame seeds  (I used Italian bread crumbs). 7. Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until brown and crispy on top.