Mexican+Food+Dinner

Friday, November 18th, we will have the Fitness class join us for our Mexican Dinner. Tasks for this day include:


 * Menu items (Chicken Fajitas, guacamole, burritos, salsa, quesadillas)
 * Recipes
 * Shopping list and person responsible
 * Cooking equipment and person responsible
 * Invitations for Fitness class

(we will request they bring some items potluck, like chips, plates, drinks, napkins, flatware, table cloths - They can set tables while we cook.)

semaye and alyssa- everything for gwakamolie

kelly and cayla are brings salsa ingrediants

Taylor, and Alexa are bringing chicken fajitas!

Aza and Maysie are bringing burritos

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 * Fast and Simple Salsa **
 * Ingredients **
 * 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
 * 1 1/2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
 * 1 onion, chopped
 * 1 small can chopped jalapeno peppers (to taste – use less or none for mild salsa)
 * 1 teaspoon vinegar1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 clove garlic, minced


 * Directions **
 * 1) Combine the tomatoes, onion, and green chile peppers in a bowl; drain briefly. Return the mixture to the bowl; stir the vinegar and salt and garlic into the tomato mixture.

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= Steak (Or Chicken) Fajitas =
 * Ingredients **
 * 3/4 lb top sirloin steaks or chicken breast
 * 2 tablespoons olive oil
 * 1 tablespoon lime juice
 * 1 garlic cloves, finely minced
 * 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">1/2 teaspoon cumin
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">1/2 teaspoon black pepper
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">1/2 teaspoon salt
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">8 flour tortillas ( 8 inch/20 cm)
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">1 -2 onions, we usually use approx. 1-2 depending on size ( however much you like,enough to make a good mix with the peppers)
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">2 small sweet peppers, of your choice ( green, red, or yellow)
 * <span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 17.33px;">Toppings **
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">salsa
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">sour cream
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">shredded cheese
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">chopped tomatoes
 * <span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 17.33px;">Directions **
 * 1) <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">Slice steak into thin strips.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">In bowl, mix together 1 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, hot pepper flakes, black pepper & salt.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">Add beef strips and stir to coat, set aside.
 * 4) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">Cut onions in half lengthwise and slice into strips, cut your peppers into strips.
 * 5) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">In large non stick skillet over medium high heat, heat remaining tablespoons of olive oil.
 * 6) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">Add onions & peppers stirring for 3-4 minutes, until softened; transfer to a bowl and set aside.
 * 7) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">Add beef to skillet, cook, stirring for 3-4 minutes or until they lose their red color.
 * 8) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">Return onions and peppers to skillet; stir for about one minute.
 * 9) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">To serve, spoon a portion of the beef mixture down the centre of each tortilla, top with your desired toppings, fold bottom of tortilla up over filling, fold the sides in, overlapping.