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Orange Chipotle Chicken Torta

2 Frozen Chicken Patties

6 ounces Chef LaLa Homemade Orange Chipotle Marinade

2 French Roll or birote bread

4 leaves Lettuce

1 medium Tomato, sliced

½ medium Avocado, sliced

4 ounces Mexican cheese (cotija or queso fresco)

2 tbs Chipotle Mayonnaise *

Chipotle Mayonnaise *

2 tbs reduced fat Mayonnaise

2 tbs Chef LaLa Homemade Orange Chipotle Marinade

Place frozen burger in either a non-stick or lightly oiled (1 teaspoon) skillet and cook over medium heat for approximately 8 minutes, turning burger occasionally. Add Chef LaLa Homemade Orange Chipotle Marinade covering them with the sauce. Simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce is heated through.

To make Chipotle Mayonnaise: In a small bowl, combine Mayonnaise and Chef LaLa Homemade Orange Chipotle Marinade

Meantime slice bread horizontally for filling. Toast bread. Add ½ tablespoon Chipotle Mayonnaise to each side of bread. Top bottom bread with 2 leaves of lettuce, then cooked chicken patty, then tomato, then avocado and crumbled cheese. Cover with bread top. Slice in half to serve.

Servings: 2

Red Chicken Enchiladas

1 bottle CHEF LALA HOMEMADE TOMATO-SERRANO RED SAUCE *

12 oz cooked shredded chicken (or other filling of choice)

6 corn tortillas (warmed so they are pliable)

6 oz cotija cheese, crumbled (or other cheese of choice)

Place 4 tablespoons Chef LaLa Homemade Red Sauce in a 12-in. skillet to cover bottom evenly.

Working one at a time, place 2 oz chicken in center of tortilla. Roll tortilla and place into skillet, overlap facing down. Repeat.

Pour remainder of sauce over the tops of the enchiladas, and sprinkle with cheese.

Cover and cook over medium heat for 5 – 10 minutes.

Serves 2-3.

* --For Enchiladas Suizas, use CHEF LALA HOMEMADE GREEN SAUCE!

MODERN TIP FOR SOFTENING CORN TORTILLAS:

warm 15 seconds in microwave in a damp paper towel.

Chef LaLa Zesty Meat Sauce on pasta

1 tablespoon Extra virgin Olive oil

½ pound Lean Ground Beef

1 bottle Chef LaLa Homemade Tomato Serrano Sauce

1 cup Water or Chicken Stock

½ pound dry pasta, cooked al dente

2 ounces cheese

In a medium sauté pan heat oil over medium-high heat. Add meat. Cook to brown for 5-7 minutes. Add 1 bottle Chef LaLa Tomato Serrano Sauce. Add 1 cup of water. Cover, lower heat, simmer for 5 minutes.

Follow cooking instructions for your favorite pasta. Top with meat sauce. Sprinkle on your favorite cheese. (queso fresco used in picture)

Healthy smashed potatoes

When Preparing your potatoes, leave the skin on for extra fiber. It helps you feel full (which means you will eat less...hopefully ;) and can lower your cholesterol.

I boil my red potatoes until tender. Drain water, smash them and drizzle on some Chef LaLa Homemade Chipotle Oil for a smokey touch. Add salt and pepper. Serve warm

Steamed Mussels in CL Homemade Red Sauce and Wine

‎3 pounds mussels, 1 bottle Chef LaLa Homemade Tomato Serrano Sauce, 1/2 cup white wine, cover and steam. ENJOY!
Sauce is available at www.cheflalahomemade.com