C H I C K E N    M E C H A D O

ingredients: 350 g chicken breast,    cut into serving proportions 6 pieces medium onion, sliced 2 small potatoes, cut into chunks 1 small red bell pepper, cut into strips 1 foil pouch (200 g) DEL MONTE   Classic Mechado-Caldereta Recipe Sauce

procedure: Simmer chicken in 1/2 cup water for 10 minutes. Add onion, potatoes and bell pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add Del Monte Sauce then simmer for another 5 minutes.

F U D G Y   B O N B O N S

ingredients: 1 (12-oz) pkg. (2 cups) semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 (14 oz) can condensed milk 2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts 1 teaspoon vanilla 60 milk chocolate candy kisses    or white & chocolate-   striped candy kisses, unwrapped 2 oz. white naking bar or    vanilla flavored candy coating 1 teaspoon shortening or oil.

procedure: Preheat oven to 350 deg.F In medium saucepan, combine chocolate chips and butter; Cook & stir over very low heat until chips are melted & smooth Add condensed milk.Mix well. In medium bowl, combine flour, nuts, chocolate mixture and vanilla; Mix well. Shape 1 tablespoonful (use measuring spoon) of dough around each candy kiss, covering completely. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 deg.F for 6 to 8 minutes. Cookies will be soft and appear shiny but become firm as they cool. DO NOT OVERBAKE Remove from cookie sheets. Cool. In small saucepan, combine white baking bar and shortening; cook and stir ove low heat until melted and smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Store in tightly covered container.

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