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taco bowls and strawberry pie
by Sandra G.
 

Recipes:
Easy Strawberry Pie
by Sandra G.
serves: 8
 
Ingredients:
  2/3 cup   boiling water
  1 4-serving size pkg.   strawberry flavor Jello
  12   ice cubes
  1/2 cup   cold water
  1 8 oz tub   Cool Whip lite whipped topping, thawed
  1 cup   chopped strawberries
  1 6 oz.   ready-to-use graham cracker crumb crust
  1 cup   sliced fresh strawberries
Directions:
  Stir boiling water into dry gelatin mix in large bowl at least 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add enough ice to cold water to measure 1 cup. Add to gelatin; stir until slightly thickened. Remove any unmelted ice.
Add whipped topping; stir with wire whisk until well blended. Stir in chopped strawberries. Refrigerate 20 to 30 min. or until mixture is very thick and will mound. Spoon into crust.
Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight until firm. Top with sliced strawberries. Store in refrigerator.
Taco Salad Bowls
by Sandra G.
serves: 4
 
Ingredients:
  4 8 inch   flour tortillas
  1 Tbsp.   chili powder, divided
  3/4 lb.   extra lean ground beef
  1 cup   match-like carrot sticks
  1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp.   thick and chunky salsa, divided
  2 Tbsp.   mayonnaise
  4 cups   torn salad greens
  1 large   tomato, chopped
  1/2 cup   shredded mexican style cheese
  1/4 cup   chopped fresh cilantro
Directions:
  Preheat oven to 425'. Crumple 4 large sheets of foil to make four 3-inch balls; place on baking sheet.
Place 1 tortilla on top of each ball; spray tortilla with cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 tsp. of the chili powder. Bake 6 to 8 min. or until tortillas are golden brown. (Tortillas will drape over balls as they bake.)
Meanwhile, brown meat with carrots and remaining 2-1/2 tsp. chili powder in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat; stirring occasionally. Add 1/2 cup of the salsa; cook 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Mix mayo and remaining 2 Tbsp. salsa in large bowl. Add salad greens and tomatoes; toss to coat. Spoon into tortilla shells; top with meat mixture, cheese and cilantro.