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Edna Lewis's cookbook evokes the tastes and smells of a country farm like no other. Lewis was born and raised in a tiny farming community established by freed slaves in Freetown Virginia, where life revolved around the growing seasons. Likewise, the recipes in her book are organized according to season (rather than dish) —which in 1976 made her vastly ahead of her time.
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VIDEO: Chicken Quesadillas
These quick and easy chicken quesadillas are the perfect, last-minute family dinner!
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup of chives, chopped
- 1 tsp. of Mexican spice mix
- 4 Tortillas
- Cheddar
- Salt, to taste
METHOD:
- Put shredded chicken breast, tomato sauce, chives, and mexican spice mix in a bowl and mix together.
- Lay out the tortillas. Place a slice of cheddar in the center, and cover with the chicken mix.
- Fold up tortillas, and heat in a frying pan until golden.
- Enjoy!