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| - Whenever the husband and I are feeling lazy or have East Coast visitors, we venture to the voyeuristic picnic that is Ranch Market.
First, go to the "Meat" section: For $9.99 (at post time), you can get a pound of flavorful, piping hot carnitas (pork), 18 corn tortillas so hot off the press they sweat in the bag, an order of beans, rice and salsa. We're not really huge fans of the beans (too runny) or rice (sorta sweet and bland, has corn bits) and I usually pass on those in lieu of a nod-nod wink-wink extra side of meat (doesn't always work but it's worth a shot). This is usually enough for 4 (if you want leftovers, get 2 lbs.) Not fine on swine? Pollo (chicken) or carne (steak) asada is also the same price.
Then, go to the "Dairy" section for some queso fresco or cotija- whatever you fancy to sprinkle on top.
To drink? A variety of Aqua frescas- horchata, watermelon, mango, pineapple...those Yankees won't know what him 'em.
Dessert? Tres leches cake, duh. I haven't tried the ice cream but I'm sure it's delicious. The pan dulce is a little dry if you're not careful.
Add your own homemade salad or roasted veggies to the table (to make Jamie Oliver happy).
Voila, dinner is served.
Have leftovers? scramble that tasty little pork into some eggs and wrap it up in tortillas with all your fixings to make your coworkers jealous as they slop up their microwave oatmeal (works every time)
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