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filll 1 1 1 Bi nijjl dflflMfrl Wednesday, April 14, 1999 Five Cities Times-Press-Recorder, Arroyo Grande, Calif. Page 5B New Jalapenos owners continue tradition for great, tasty food tion of the place intact, although he has done some remodeling to make it comfort-friendly. He purchased the eatery from Danny Fernandez, who operated Jalapertos for two years and he tix) maintained the excellent food. Fer- nandez went on to other business interests, and the move also allowed him more time with his family, which includes two small children. The original owners, Mike and Tara Dunhan, started the great, tasty legacy in 1993, sold to Fernandez, then took a wonderful South Seas sailboat cruise.

They returned and still reside in the South County. Jalapefios also has take out, and delivers, but only in the downtown Pismo Beach area. There is also a Jalapefios catering service. Jalapefios Taco Hut is located at 246 Pomeroy next to the billard hall, and the number is 773-3806. Or fax an.

order at 546-9923. Good fortune, Steve, in tourist-. fickle Pismo Beach. mild, homemade salsa along with Jclapcnos 1 Where: 246 Pomeroy Pismo 1 Beach Owner: Steve Dieterich Phone: 773-3806: or fax an order to 546-9923 i Delivery: Only in the downtown I Pismo Beach area i i goodly sized chucks of chicken. I wolved both down, however.

The taco, at $1 .99 each, is really a lunch in itself. Besides the chicken, Jalapenos has beef, a chili verde and Baja fish, and, for the meatless crowd, theres a veggie taco with beans, zucchini, bell pepper and tomato. Jalapefios menu covers the spectrum of Mexican cuisine and although the place might be considered a fast-food operation the end product doesnt reflect it. Each item is freshly prepared and doesnt contain lard. The beans are fat free; the meats are stewed with fresh vegetables, chiles and breakfast list which still includes a stomach-packing, two-egg burrito with beans, potatoes, cheese and salsa for an inexpensive $3.59.

During my long-lived salad days, I ate a lot of those suckers. And, of course, Jalapenos has burritos. All kinds, from the $2.99 bean-and-cheese to chicken-and-beef at $3.99. There is also something called the bomber at $5.99. Now, the bomber is one massive bit of eating a large flour tortilla packed with the choice of meat, beans, rice, jack and chedder cheese, salsa, and topped with red enchilada sauce, cheese, sour cream and gua-camole.

As a tall, thin, guy and if really hungry, 1 could eat the whole thing at one sitting. However, Id then be forced to take a nap. Usually, I made two meals out of it, or at least one meal and a good-sized snack for later. Dieterich, who has no previous restaurant experience but seems to be willing and able to tackle it, opened his version of Jalapefios in January and has kept the tradi By BRUCE MAULDEN TPR staff writer PISMO BEACH A delicious tradition endures! Upon discovery, however, that Jalapenos Taco Hut on Pomeroy Avenue was now under new ownership, my first mental-reaction was, Oh, crap! There goes the lunch story. Wrong! New owner Steve Dieterich has kept the Jalapenos great-taste tradition going with a flourish.

As a long-time patron of Jalapenos (although obviously I hadnt been there in awhile), the food on a recent visit was still extremely appetizing, just the right hint of spices, and, as always, there was plenty of it. Dieterich has maintained a great lunch for the money. a lover of soft tacos, I ordered a pair of chicken tacos and a 16-ounce soda with an out-the-door price at just over $5. I should have kept it at just one, though, as they were stuffed with jack and chedder cheese, lettuce, a Good, and healthy. On the menu are tostadas, enchiladas, chimichungas, que-sadillas, and even an all-day-long Blend fruit flavors, Eagle condensed milk and lemon juice for tasty spring treats i Cover each cup with foil.

small hole in foil with knife, Insert wooden stick into each cup through hole. Freeze overnight until firm. To serve, remove foil; tear paper. 10 (5-ounce) paper cups (see tip below) 10 wooden sticks In large bowl, stir together orange juice. Eagle Brand and ReaLemon.

Pour into paper cups. spices; and they use only 100-percent canola oil. And all the salsas are homemade, from a simple, medium heat to way-way hot. 13 cup sugar Preheat oven to 325 degrees. With mixer, beat egg yolks in medium-sized bowl; gradually beat in Eagle Brand and ReaLime.

Stir in food coloring if desired. Pour into pie crust. Bake 30 minutes. Remove from oven. Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees.

Meanwhile, for meringue, with clean mixer, beat egg whites with cream of tartar to soft peaks. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; beat 4 minutes longer or until stiff, glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Immediately spread meringue over hot pie, carefully sealing to edge of crust to prevent meringue from shrinking. Bake 15 minutes. Cool 1 hour.

Chill at least 3 hours. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator. Pina-Colada Ice Cream Prep Time: 10 minutes Freezing Time: 2 hours 6 hours Makes 6 to 8 servings 1 (14-ounce) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk) is a fresh start, a time to acid new sparkle to menus and entertaining. Cool, luscious, refreshing easy-to-make treats with lemon, lime, orange and other warm-weather fruit flavors are as light, fun and as colorful as the flowers of spring. For additional delicious recipes, visit their web sites at: wvw.eaglebrand.com and www.realemon.net Fruit Smoothies Prep Time: 5 minutes Makes 5 servings 1 i 14-ounce) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk) 1 (8-ounce) carton plain yogurt 1 $mall banana, cut up 1 cup frozen or fresh strawberries 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple packed with juice, chilled 2 tablespoons ReaLemon Lemon Juice from Concentrate 1 cup ice cubes Halved fresh strawberries, optional Chill Eagle Brand.

In blender 1 container, combine Eagle Brand, yogurt, banana, whole strawberries, pineapple with its juice and ReaLemon; cover and blend until smooth. With blender run ChriiiiMiira. Aiih.r 4- JTV r.lt 1V 3 Sr.imtK lirflirs- 5ljifcYj Cfwu-fi SMP INI li 111 tJHiuGi 1 cup milk 12 cup frozen pineapple juice concentrate, thawed 2 tablespoons ReaLime Lime Juice from Concentrate 34 cup toasted flaked coconut Edible flowers, optional Combine Eagle Brand, milk, pineapple juice concentrate and ReaLime. Transfer to 9x9-inch baking pan. Cover; freeze 2 hours or until almost firm.

Break frozen mixture into small chunks; transfer to chilled large bowl. With mixer, beat until smooth but not melted. Stir in coconut. Return to pan. Cover; freeze 6 hours or until firm.

To serve, scoop into desserts dishes. Garnish with flowers if desired. Orange Dream Pops Prep Time: 5 minutes Freezing Time: Overnight Makes 10 pops 3 cups orange juice or refrigerated orange juice blend 1 (14-ounce) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk) 14 cup ReaLemon Lemon Juice from Concentrate Mexican 7314711 ning, gradually add ice cubes, blending until smooth. Garnish with halved strawberries if desired. Serve immediately.

Variations Peach Smoothies: Omit strawberries and pineapple. Add 2 cups fresh or frozen sliced peaches. Proceed as above. Key Lime Smoothies: Omit strawberries, pineapple and ReaLemon. Add 13 cup ReaL-ime juice.

Proceed as above. Tint with green food coloring if desired. Garnish with lime slices if desired. Key Lime Pie Prep Time: 25 minutes Baking Time: 30 minutes 15 minutes Cooling Time: 1 hour Chilling Time: 3 hours Makes 8 servings 3 eggs, separated 1 (14-ounce) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk) 12 cup ReaLime Lime Juice from Concentrate 2 or 3 drops green food coloring, optional 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust 12 teaspoon cream of tartar Titan an jl sr m. A LISomia Pomo 131 W.

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