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Tortilla Surprise

• 1 can refried beans
  
  
• 1 14.5 oz salsa
  
  
• 1 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
  
  
• 6 tortillas
  
  

Spread 1/3 cup of the refried beans on each tortilla. Next top each tortilla with 2 T. salsa and 1/4 cup grated cheese. Place on cookie sheet and cook in 500 degree oven until cheese is melted. This will take about 5-10 minutes. Remove from oven, fold tortilla in half and serve.

The total price is $3.25. The price is calculated based on prices in Southwest Washington at a "bag your own groceries" type supermarket. Prices will vary regionally. People have written me to ask what brand of salsa I use to keep recipes low. I use S & W canned salsa. This is the cheapest brand in my area, unless I buy in bulk.

Suggestions:

• Tortillas usually come in packages of 12 so you will have leftovers to use. There are many ways to use them in addition to tacos, burritos and enchiladas. Try deep frying them in vegetable oil until they are golden brown and crispy. Next place them on paper towels allowing oil to drain. Sprinkle them with sugar and cinnamon, a delicious treat!
  
  

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Many Dollar Stretcher readers have e-mailed me asking for recipes that were printed in previous issues. I am therefore considering creating a pamphlet of recipes that have appeared in The Dollar Stretcher. The pamphlet would include all these recipes, many with improvements, as well as several new ones. There would be about 30 recipes total. The cost to order one from me would be about $2.50-$3.00.

I would like to get your feedback to see how many of you would be interested in purchasing this recipe collection. If you are interested, please e-mail me at inudog@pacifier.com . I look forward to your input.

Julie

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