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Thomas Jefferson Was Especially Fond Of This Country's Cuisine...
France. You might have him to thank for making the famous mac & cheese dish popular in the US. During his time spent as a foreign diplomat in Paris, Jefferson became a gourmet and fell in love with French food. Among the specialties he came across was gratin de pâtes (pasta gratin), which he later would serve at a state dinner.
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VIDEO: Chicken Quesadillas
These quick and easy chicken quesadillas are the perfect, last-minute family dinner!
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup of chives, chopped
- 1 tsp. of Mexican spice mix
- 4 Tortillas
- Cheddar
- Salt, to taste
METHOD:
- Put shredded chicken breast, tomato sauce, chives, and mexican spice mix in a bowl and mix together.
- Lay out the tortillas. Place a slice of cheddar in the center, and cover with the chicken mix.
- Fold up tortillas, and heat in a frying pan until golden.
- Enjoy!