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8 MesfordUTribuns Thursday, April 23, 1939 ifw jffF-Miii in fliiifiiii ( ) i V ' p 2 BLENDING INFLUENCES Tacos and Paradise Mexicali is a blending of soutn-ot-tne-Boraer ana iNorin-oi-uie-ooruei , influences in an exciting idea for informal suppers and luncheons. Many good Mexican food notions are included in today's food columns. Feeding the Family By ZOLA VINCENT Food Editor Tacos and Mexicali Salad Answer to Our Hamburger From down Mexico way comes an exciting idea for in formal luncheon and supper parties popular with people of all ages. Tacos and Mexi can Salad! It's an idea likely to be sweeping the country, vieing with Italy's pizza and chllenging America's ham burger. If you like to be first with such things, better read on and serve it soon. In keeping with its Mexican companion, the salad is a combination of unique flav ors; the spiciness of canned Bartlett pears contrasts wnn buttery avocado, in tangy orange or grapefruit segments and tantilizing salti ness of olives. All a perfect Mmntmcnt to hot and chewy "Tarns the sandwiches of Mexico. TitM Tftmoters Tacos are tortillas stuffed with various fillings. Today's Mexican cooks, like . Ameri cans, usually buy the tortillas ready for frying, grilling or baking. They come frozen and canned: also fresh In some areas. They are filled, then folded like our picture today or rolled; eaten like sana wiches. 1 tablespoon cooking oil pounds ground beef 1. medium onion, finely chopped i teaspoon salt Few drops Tabasco 1V4 teaspoons Worcester shire sauce 12 tortillas head lettuce 2 medium tomatoes A cup grated cheddar cheese Fry meat and onion in oil until browned lightly; add seasonings and set aside to keep hot. Shred lettuce and chop tomatoes. Brown tor tillas in moderately hot un greased skillet until golden brown In spots, turning once and being careful not to break air bubbles. Fold each tortilla through center; fill with layer lettuce, chopped " tomato and grated cheese. Some add oil, vinegar and salt to the lettuce and tomatoes; others add dash of hot sauce. Twelve tacos; six average servings. Pearadisa Mexicali 6 canned Bartlett pear halves 1 avocado Orange or grapefruit seg ments Assorted olives Salad greens Line large salad platter with crisp lettuce leaves or other salad greens. Place can ned pear halves in circle on . lettuce. Between pears, place slices of avocado with section of orange or grapefruit. Fill center of platter with assorted olives. Some like to sprinkle this will oil and vinegar. Six servings. Chile Con Queso - Elena, Queen of Mexican cookery, says of Chile Con Queso, "My friends are mad for it and to tell the truth, so am I. It's delightful for break- . fast or lunch with refried beans and tortillas, but it's also wonderful for a cocktail dip with tostaditas." Tostadi- tas are tortillas cut in wedges and fried crisp. 1 small onion, minced 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup solid-pack tomatoes 1 can peeled green chiles, chopped )' V pound Monterey cream cheese, cubed (Monterey Jack) 1 cup cream Salt and pepper Wilt onion in butter; add tomatoes, chiles, salt and pepper; simmer for 15 min utes, then add cubed cheese,. When cheese begins to melt! add cream. Four servings. Elena Talks Lovingly Of Mexican Foods Elena says "Mexican dishes may be served harmoniously with American ones. Mexican cuisine isn't always searing hot, exotically and overly spiced and heavy. Tamales and enchiladas, good as they are, arc not the only dishes Mexican cooks know how to prepare." Elena is Elena Zelayeta, "America's best - selling au thority on Mexican food." And I took that straight from the cover of her newest book "Elena's Secrets of Mexican Cooking" recently released by Prentice-Hall, Inc. I hasten to say that I concur heartily; Yet Elena has been sightless for more than 20 years; has raised a family; dedicates her newest book to Elenita, a be loved . granddaughter. Hearing my voice in greet ing on Thursday, Elena said, "The last time I saw you, we were on the station platform at Portland, and we talked of so many things." Safarancho Is Easy Pork and Rice Dish This recipe brings back (to her) memories of Elena's childhood days. Of it she says, "whenever we would bring home unexpected com pany, mother was never up set. She would just say 'Don't worry, Just run to the butcher to get me some pork chops and 111 make Safarancho'." For each four servings: 1 tablespoon oil 4 loin pork chops 1 medium-sized onion, chopped 1 medium-sized green pep per, coarsely chopped 1 cup uncooked rice 13 cup catsup 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Salt and pepper 2Vi cups boiling water or broth Pour oil in skillet and ar range meat on it; add onion and green pepper. Sprinkle on the rice; add catsup, Wor cestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Pour boiling water or broth over all, cover and sim mer for 45 minutes. Allow to stand 15 minutes before serv ing. Cocada Is Mexican Coconut Pudding From "Elena's Secret Mexican Cooking," we also garnered this coconut pudding of which she says, "The Mexi cans go for this, and so will you." 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 2 large cinnamon sticks 1 3Vi ounce package shredded coconut 1 quart milk 3 egg yolks, well beaten V cup cold milk Boil sugar, water and stick cinnamon together for 10 minutes. Remove cinnamon, add coconut and cook until coconut absorbs all of the syrup and is dry. Bring the quart of milk to a boil over low heat in deep saucepan; add coconut and cook mixture until of custard consistency, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Mix eggs with cold milk, add to pudding and con tinue cooking slowly, stirring constantly until thick. Pour onto a buttered platter and allow to cool before refriger ating. This may be decorated with toasted almonds. Serves six to eight. " Mexican Chocolate Season hot chocolate with cinnamon and you have an idea of the deliciousness of real Mexican chocolate, the national drink. of Tobacco Tax Due GOP House Backing Salem (DPD House minor ity Leader Robert Elfstrom, Salem, said today that GOP House members will throw their support behind a to bacco tax in order to provide a means of increasing basic school support $10 per census child.; Elfstrom said the decision was made at a Republican caucus Wednesday. House bill 5 7 6, which would impose a three cent tax on cigarettes and a 15 per cent tax on tobacco pro ducts, is expectecTto come to the floor of the House at the end of the week. 11 3V J ...a golden opportunity to ease Here's Your Chance to Really Save on EC America's favorite facial tissue. Your choice of white, pink, or yellow. 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