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2 pounds leafy greens, such as spinach,
    kale, etc., tough stems removed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced or pressed
1 poblano or 2 jalape?o chiles, stemmed
    and finely chopped
12 black olives, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup capers, drained
Salt, to tasteCut the greens crosswise into 1/2-inch strips and rinse in plenty of cold water. Lift the greens out of the water, transfer to a colander, and set aside to drain.Meanwhile, heat oil in a large non-reactive pot. Add onion, garlic and chile and saut? until the onion wilts, about 2 minutes.Stir in the greens, olives and capers. Cover the pot and cook over medium heat until the greens are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.Season with salt to taste. Serve immediately.

Poblano chiles stuffed with cheese
Poblano Chiles Stuffed with CheeseThis is one of the most traditional, and most loved, dishes of Mexico.3 tablespoons olive oil1 onion, minced2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced10 tomatoes, roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped1/2 cup white or cider vinegar3 tablespoons g (Upload by user)

Spicy fried potatoes
Spicy Fried Potatoes1 to 1 1/2 pounds new potatoes, scrubbed    but not peeled2 tablespoons kosher salt1/4 cup olive oil4 large garlic cloves1/2 small dried chile pepper, seeded and    chopped or pinch of chili powder1 to 2 teaspo (Upload by user)

Calabacitas
Calabacitas3 small zucchini or other summer    squash, unpeeled, diced large2 large tomatoes, chopped2 fresh yellow hot peppers, chopped1 medium onion, diced1 clove garlic, chopped (optional)1 can whole kernel corn, drained1/2 to 1/3 pound Monte (Upload by user)

Stuffed zucchini
Stuffed Zucchini12 small tender zucchini1/4 pound Monterey jack cheese2 eggs1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper2 teaspoons flourVegetable oil (for frying)Parboil zucchini in boiling salted water for 5 minutes. Cut zucchini in halves lengthwise. Scoop o (Upload by user)

Taco potatoes
Taco Potatoes6 medium potatoes, with or without peels, cooked1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon cumin1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 small onion, diced1/4 cup butterSour cream (for garnish (Upload by user)

Taco stuffed bell peppers
Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers6 green bell peppers1 (15 ounce) can tamales1 (15 ounce) can chili with beans4 ounces Cheddar cheese, divided1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup catsup1 1/2 cups tortilla chips, crushedCut green bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove s (Upload by user)

Tater tots mexicana
Tater Tots� Mexicana4 cups frozen Tater Tots�1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes1/4 teaspoon Mexican oregano, crumbled1 cup sour cream2 tablespoons milk1 tablespoon chopped canned green chiles1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheesePreheat oven to 37 (Upload by user)

Torta de platanos
Torta de Platanos2 large platanos (plantains)4 tablespoons butter3 eggs, beaten1 cup mild grated Cheddar cheesePreheat oven to 350 degrees F.Peel platanos and cut into small pieces. Melt butter in a heavy skillet and brown platanos. Transfer to a buttered baking (Upload by user)

Yuca fries (yucca frita)
Yuca Fries (Yucca Frita)1 1/2 pounds fresh yucca (cassava), peeled1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon lemon juiceVegetable oil (for frying)Lime or lemon wedges (for garnish)Cut cassava into 2 inch long rounds, then rinse. Or you can substitute frozen yucca. Put the yucca and (Upload by user)

French-fried cactus
French Fried CactusCut cleaned, uncooked nopales into French fry style strips 3/8 inch wide. Dip into a mixture of milk and eggs then roll through flour, cornmeal or a combination of both. Fry in a skillet or deep fryer. Serve immediately. (Upload by user)
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Papas con chile colorado (red chile potatoes)
Papas con Chile Colorado (Red Chile Potatoes)2 cups potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced2 tablespoons shortening2 tablespoons flour1 tablespoon red chile powder1 clove garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon salt3 1/2 cups waterBrown potatoes in shortening in a medium siz (Upload by user)
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Santa fe corn souffle
Santa Fe Corn Souffle2 cups fresh corn on the cob 5 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 3 large eggs, separated 1/4 cup roasted, peeled, and chopped fresh green chiles 1/2 teaspoon saltPreheat oven to 375 degrees F degrees.Using 2 tablespoons (Upload by user)
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Chayote with onions (chayote con cebollas)
Chayote with Onions (Chayote con Cebollas)2 chayote squash (1 1/2 to 2 pounds total)2 medium white onions2 tablespoons butter or margarine1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon saltPinch of pepperPare and seed chayotes; cut (Upload by user)
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Loaded southwestern baked potatoes
Loaded Southwestern Baked Potatoes4 (10 to 12 ounce) baking potatoes 1 1/4 cups Pace picante sauce 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup red and green bel (Upload by user)
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Jalapeno corn
Jalapeno Corn4 (16 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained 2 or 3 jalapeno peppers, chopped 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine 8 ounces cream cheese 1 tablespoon granulated sugarSalt and pepper to tasteCombine corn, jalapeno peppers, butter, cream cheese, s (Upload by user)
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Papas con rajas (potatoes with peppers)
Papas con Rajas (Potatoes with Peppers)Use this as a filling for tacos or quesadillas or as a substitute for hash browns.3 Idaho baking potatoes4 large poblano peppers2 medium onions, sliced into rings 1/4 cup crumbled Mexican queso fresco2 or 3 cloves garlic, minc (Upload by user)
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