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Saturday 29 December 2012

Nibbles and starters for New Years

Need something quick and easy to stave off those hunger pangs - or stunning starters to kick off a get-together in true Mexican style? No problem - just take a look at these no-hassle nibbles!
Original Nachos.

Original nachos

10 minutes.Mild.Serves 4.Suitable for vegetarians.
Mouth-watering, colourful layers of Nachips, oozing with melted cheese, topped with our tasty tomato and bean Nachos Topping!
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Toasted chicken and cheese quesadillas.

Toasted chicken and cheese quesadillas

20 minutes.Mild.Serves 4.
Soft, corn tortillas, filled with tender chunks of spiced chicken, oozing with melted cheese.
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Chicken, lime and coriander nachos.

Chicken, lime and coriander nachos

35 minutes.Mild.Serves 4.
Crispy Nachips with chunks of spiced chicken and juicy peppers topped off with lime, coriander and melted cheese – just waiting for someone dig in!
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Spicy bean and cheese quesadillas.

Spicy bean and cheese quesadillas

30 minutes.Mild.Serves 4.Suitable for vegetarians.
Spicy bean and mixed peppers topped with melted cheese, sandwiched between two tortillas – stack ‘em high if you’re feeling hungry!
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Tuna and corn quesadillas.

Tuna and corn quesadillas

30 minutes.Mild.Serves 4.
Spicy tuna, peppers and sweetcorn topped with melted cheese in a crisp tortilla sandwich.
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Cheesy bean and sweetcorn nachos.

Cheesy bean and sweetcorn nachos

20 minutes.Mild.Serves 4.Suitable for vegetarians.
A new take on an old favourite – packed with cheesy corn and bean flavour and bursting with colour, these tasty nachos make an easy-feast!
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Crispy chicken, avocado and lime salad.

Crispy chicken, avocado and lime salad

30 minutes.Mild.Serves 4.
Crispy chicken and grilled tortilla triangles with a colourful avocado and red pepper salad.
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Original Nachos

Beef and baby corn tostada

3 hours.Medium.Serves 4.
Succulent steak strips in a spicy marinade; served on bed of crisp and colourful veg on soft, open tortillas.
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Spicy mexican rice with chicken and prawns.

Spicy mexican rice with chicken and prawns

50 minutes.Mild.Serves 4.
Spicy rice with chunks of chicken, pepper, jalapenos and tiger prawns, garnished with coriander.
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Chilli potato boats.

Chilli potato boats

20 minutes.Mild.Serves 4.
A tasty snack or a hearty starter – potatoes scooped out and filled with chilli beef and kidney beans.
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Mexican spiced chicken, tomato and rice salad .

Mexican spiced chicken, tomato and rice salad

30 minutes.Mild.Serves 4.
A zingy rice salad with succulent chicken, colourful veg, tangy salsa and vibrant fresh herbs.
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Huevos rancheros.

Huevos rancheros

20 minutes.Mild.Serves 4.Suitable for vegetarians.
Eggs “country style” in Spanish – served with chunky salsa on two warm tortillas, sprinkled with parsley.
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Tangy chicken wings and drumsticks.

Tangy chicken wings and drumsticks

20 minutes.Mild.Serves 6.
Succulent golden chicken wings and drumsticks, coated in a deliciously sticky, tangy salsa.
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Spicy sweet potato wedges.

Spicy sweet potato wedges

30 minutes.Mild.Serves 4.Suitable for vegetarians.
A great starter, perfect for dipping, these spicy Mexican wedges also make a tasty side to grilled meats.
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Chorizo taquitos.

Chorizo taquitos

25 minutes.Hot.Serves 16.
Tiny tortilla cones stuffed with chorizo sausage, these spicy taquitos are great as a starter or as nibbles with drinks.
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