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For your Mexican food cravings (Darlene McCloud)
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Sweet Pork

Cook in crock-pot on high about 5 hours:
3 lb pork loin
Shred with 2 forks and return to crock-pot with the following:
1 can Coke or Sprite
1/2 to 3/4 c. brown sugar
1 can green chilies-diced
1/2 pkg. fajita seasoning mix
1 Tb. Taco seasoning
minced garlic to taste
Cook an additional 3 hours on low. Serves 12-15.

OR -- just put everything in the crockpot and then shred the pork when it's done.
You can let the pork cook in the crockpot while you're driving -- carefully. Just put the crockpot in the sink!
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Lime Rice

In a fry pan, sauté the following:
2 Tb. Butter
1 yellow onion-chopped
4 cloves garlic-minced
In a large pot bring the following to a boil:
6 2/3 c. water
8 tsp. chicken bullion (or cubes)
1/2 bunch cilantro-chopped
2 tsp. cumin
2 small cans green chiles-diced
1 Tb. Lime juice
½ tsp. salt
Add the sautéed onion and garlic, then add
3 cups long grain rice.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Cook up to 15 more minutes until all liquid is absorbed. Serves 25 unless they eat a lot of rice!

OR -- throw everything in a rice cooker (adjusting for the right amount of liquid).
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Creamy Tomatillo Dressing

Put all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth:
2 or 3 tomatillos (remove husk and dice)
1 pkg. Hidden Valley dry Ranch Dressing mix
1 c. mayonnaise
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. fresh cilantro
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 cloves garlic
Jalapeno pepper, if desired. (Remove seeds for less heat)
Juice of 1 lime, if desired.

I use a serrano pepper (less heat) and I do use the lime juice as well.
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Serve the above with tortillas, shredded lettuce, grated cheese, tortilla chips, drained black beans, salsa, guacamole, chopped tomatoes, etc. People can make their own burros or taco salad or any combination they prefer.
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Crunchy Ice Cream Balls
“Fried” Ice Cream without the “Fried”

1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 c. butter
2 tsp. cinnamon
3 c. crushed cornflakes
Vanilla ice cream

Melt butter, add sugar and cinnamon. Stir until well blended. Stir in cereal, spread on cookie sheet to cool. Crumble and store in air-tight container. Roll vanilla ice cream balls into the mixture. Refreeze these until ready to serve. Serve with chocolate, caramel, or strawberry sauce or fresh strawberries. Top with whipped cream and a cherry.
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