Enchilada Red Sauce
Do you want to make enchiladas but you don’t have a can of sauce on hand? Save a little money and get a little more flavor with this home made Enchilada Red Sauce. This recipe will make 2-3 cups of sauce.
Author: Dad
Mexican Pizza
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Spanish Lentil Stew
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Dutch Lettuce Salad
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