On Tue, 26 Oct 2004 23:07:33 -0500, zxcvbob > wrote:

>Hi Carol,
>
>I haven't made them in a long time, but I used to buy those big bags of
>chicken leg quarters for 29¢ per pound. Arrange in a single layer in a
>lasagne pan, removing any loose big hunks of fat. (I don't remember if
>I skinned them or not.) I'd simmer a few dried New Mexico peppers
>(stems and seeds removed) in a little water until they were soft, then
>grind them up in the blender with big pinch of cumin, a chicken bouillon
>cube, and some oregano and garlic powder. Pour over the chicken and
>bake until cooked thoroughly. Allow to cool just a little before
>serving. Serve with the pan drippings (it will make sort of a chili
>gravy, you might have to thicken with a little cornstarch but not much),
>warm flour tortillas, grated cheese, jalapenos, sliced avocados, sour
>cream, etc. Tear the chicken off the bones to make your own soft tacos.
>
>I don't know *why* I haven't made these in so long. It sounds good for
>this weekend.

It sure does! I'm sitting here, wishing I had some stray chicken parts.
Flash of inspiration .... turkey dark meat! Okay, I know what we'll be
having right after Jill's Turkey Cottage Pie, but before turkey soup.

Bless your pea-pickin' little heart!
Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_