. ‘ e . " . 6 e . ’ e south of Our far border Mexican neighbors the are fiesta experts. They know how to have fun with a minimum amount: of fuss. — Great food, good friends, an ample supply of margaritas or sangria are all it takes. Add some lively mariachi music and_you have all the makings for a great. fiesta party. Everyone enjoys tacos, tostadas and enchiladas — foods that are fun to eat, simple to prepare and inexpensive. These are all factors to consider : whén planning a party. Begin with guacamole dip served with tortilla chips or broken taco shells. A crisp green salad, Mexican Rice and Refried Beans are ' C6 - Wednesday, October 20, 1982 - North Shore News =) A . oe a | buffet style and let guests assemble their own tacos” and tostadas. Keep dessert simple by offering whole fresh fruit or a fruit com- | pote. All the foods can be prepared ahead. Relax and enjoy your fiesta. CHICKEN TORTILLA STACK A layered tortilla dish that is easy to prepare and makes -—wonderfuteating. “Y to % Ib. cooked, boned and shredded chicken f pkg. taco-seasoning mix 1 cup water lean (7% * sauce 4 corn tortillas 1 cup chopped ripe olives oz.) - reduce. ‘heat and simmer, tortilla in. chicken: mixture. —___2. Arrange _ layers on a . Sprinkle % of grated cheese - ‘overolives. — tomato: . - remaining chicken mixture,. tacoin half to serve. Makes 2 servings: Recently oa new _ preparation. technique has - been developed for softening crisp.tacos or tostadas to create a tortilla. 1. Dip taco or tostada in warm water, - ‘cheese. In a.large skillet -comgine chicken, taco seasoning mix, water and “tomato ‘sauce. Bring’ mixture to a_- boil, uncovered, 10‘minites. Coat a 2:quart casserole dish with begetable © spray:. “dip . one Sprinkle with “% of cheese- square of aluminum foil, seal and top with a:tortilla, Layer edges. > the whole chiles on top of ____3. 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