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Ruthie Foster
Photo by John Carrico

What’s Cookin’

with Ruthie Foster

compiled by bFg it), cool and then shred into large bowl.
Singer, songwriter and guitarist Mix in 1/2 can of green enchilada
Ruthie Foster, 2011 BMA winner for “Best sauce and season with salt, pepper and
Traditional Female Artist,” has a powerful, cayenne pepper to taste. Pour vegetable
soulful gift and is not afraid to share her oil in skillet and heat on medium about
passion. We met this phenomenal woman 1-2 minutes. Fry tortillas one at a time on
on the 2011 Legendary Rhythm & Blues each side about 30-50 seconds or until
Cruise (LRBC) and we’re happy she likes they bubble (not crisp). Remove tortillas
to share food too! “My tour manager’s and spread out on paper towels. Coat
Aunt Gloria has been making enchiladas the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish with ½
for her family for years,” says Ruthie. can of the green sauce. Fill each tortilla
“We were lucky to have her share her with shredded chicken mixture and top
recipe and I’ve been making them ever with cheese. Roll up and place seam side
since. They’re easy and quick to make down in baking dish. Top with cheese and
and completely delicious.” as much remaining sauce as preferred.
www.ruthiefoster.com Bake covered at 350 degrees for 30
minutes. Makes 12 irresistible enchiladas!
Aunt Gloria’s bOnuS recipe: ruthie’s versatile

Chicken Enchiladas salsa made on the Oct. 2011
● 1 whole chicken (I like to legendary rhythm & blues cruise!
slow cook in my crock pot) Mango Salsa:
● 2 (8 oz) bags of shredded
Mexican blend cheese ● 1 tomato diced
● 12 white corn tortillas ● 1-1/2 cups mangoes, diced
● 2 (10 oz) cans Old El Paso ● 1 cup red onion, fi nely diced
green enchilada sauce ● 1 cup red bell pepper, fi nely diced
● ¼ cup vegetable oil ● 3 - 4 jalapeno peppers, fi nely diced
● Salt to taste ● 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
● Pepper to taste ● 1 lime (juice and zest)
● Cayenne pepper to taste ● 1 tbsp cilantro, fi nely minced
After the chicken is slow cooked (in ● Salt to taste
a crock pot or however you like to cook Toss together and enjoy!

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