Ice cubes
Dice half the tomatoes, being careful not to lose any of the juice, half the cucumber, half the onion, half the pepper. Set aside in a large bowl or pitcher. Put the remaining tomatoes, cucumber, pepper and onion into a blender, along with the garlic, olive oil, vinegar, tomato juice, salt to taste and green chile. Blend for a few seconds. Pour into container with chopped vegetables. Mix well, cover and chill thoroughly. Serve with 2 or 3 ice cubes in each bowl. Sprinkle with garlic croutons or serve with hot garlic bread. Serves 6 to 8.
TAMALE PIE
This particular version is the specialty of a young Gallup girl who adapted it from an aunt’s recipe.
1½ cups leftover meat, chopped
1 cup leftover gravy
1 cup red chile sauce
1 small onion, chopped
1 can niblet corn, drained
salt and pepper to taste