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Before you begin, read through the recipe completely, check your pantry, and take note of the equipment needed. A recipe with a short list of ingredients and a relatively short preparation time doesn't have to be short on flavor.

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Nacho Chicken Tostadas
Serves 5
20 minutes preparation

Ingredients:
1 jar VICTORIA nacho cheese salsa
2 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
(8 oz) stewed tomatoes
1/3 jar VICTORIA sliced jalapeno peppers
10 purchased tostada shells
5 cups shredded lettuce
VICTORIA red and yellow roasted peppers
VICTORIA parsley

Directions: In 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, combine soup, chicken, tomatoes and chiles; heat through. On each tostada shell, arrange 1/2 cup of the lettuce. Top with 1/4 cup of the salsa mixture. Garnish with red and yellow roasted peppers and parsley.



Hot Dogs with Onions
Serves 4
10 minutes preparation

Ingredients:
4 all-beef frankfurters
4 hot dog buns
VICTORIA hot dog onions

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 F. Pour hot dog onions in small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 2 minutes or until heated through. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer. Add the frankfurters and cook for 3 minutes or until heated through. Place the buns in the oven for 2 minutes, or until warmed. Cut lengthwise, leaving one side attached. Drain the frankfurters well. Place a frankfurter in the hot bun and serve with hot dog onions. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese if desired.



Chicken Fritatta
Serves 4
30 minutes preparation

Ingredients:
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn
6 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
9 oz. cooked chicken strips
1/2 cup Colby-Montery Jack cheese blend
1/2 cup Victoria salsa

Directions: Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add onions and corn; cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes of until corn is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat eggs. Beat in milk and salt. Add chicken to mixture in skillet; mix well. Spread mixture evenly over bottom of skillet. Carefully pour egg mixture over chicken mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until center is set, lifting edges occasionally to allow uncooked egg mixture to flow to bottom of skillet. Sprinkle frittata with cheese; cover and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cut into wedges. Serve with salsa.




 
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