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It's a keeper!!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-05-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lydstew"},"reviewBody":"I know what you need to make for Cinco de Mayo!!! This one is a winner! It packs some great flavor and fresh avocados and tomatoes dress up any dish! Beautiful and delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-05-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"TKCloughfam"},"reviewBody":"I really enjoyed this recipe. I used Knorr package of Mexican Rice which I assumed is what was called for. My husband had it with chips I had it with wraps. For the people who do not like a lot of salt using this package of rice made it a little salty. I didn't mind it at all though!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-06-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"vbeck"},"reviewBody":"I made this with 1 lb. of hamburger instead of chicken. Put it on shredded lettuce and topped it with salsa, tomatoes, sliced scallion, jalapenos, cheddar,and sour cream. It was great! I used tortilla chips to scoop it up. 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add corn and 1 can green chilies<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"04\/19\/2015 20:18","GUID":"1e0504314c634f9899f486eb3e327754","MemberId":7473054,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"froggie.blue","SubmittedDate":"04\/19\/2015 20:18"},{"Comment":"

I give the recipe 5 stars, but have to make a comment re comments: Sadly, because we can post criticisms on this site in virtual anonymity, there always seems be somebody who uses the opportunity to be rude - even outright hateful - in their comment. Give yourself a break already - go, take out your angry mouth on a mental health counselor!<\/p>

That out of the way - Trisha Kruse, I love your recipe. I would probably add chopped red onion to the \"pass around\" items for toppings. Thanks much!<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"12\/13\/2014 06:35","GUID":"877796184ccc43a1bb9c96ceb34b387a","MemberId":7160373,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"SimpleFoods","SubmittedDate":"12\/13\/2014 06:35"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"01\/13\/2012 08:40","GUID":"aec2e2d0f14e47ad9194e6a25b87cb29","MemberId":4918428,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"pagevw","SubmittedDate":"01\/13\/2012 08:40"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"11\/03\/2011 16:14","GUID":"69BC2BFEE8994AFBAFEB01F55EAAD2F9","MemberId":956784,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"vernsan","SubmittedDate":"11\/03\/2011 16:14"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"05\/21\/2011 02:05","GUID":"ae73f45fe47f4f5aa0b5be7d8250de16","MemberId":5573616,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"woitte@gmail.com","SubmittedDate":"05\/21\/2011 02:05"},{"Comment":"

It was fairly easy to cut the fat by using fat free cheese, sour cream and low-fat margarine. As with many recipes, taste is not sacrificed by juggling the fat content. This was easy and a nice change of pace for us (just the two of us as the kids are grown!) - and was easy to put a second serving in the freezer for next time!<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"05\/05\/2011 12:27","GUID":"2f590d2650534b8899a6967d4dcc33e8","MemberId":4940022,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"laurenfouts2","SubmittedDate":"05\/05\/2011 12:27"},{"Comment":"

So tired of people like bsat1 who have to complain about recipes being unhealthy. If you don't think its healthy enough for you, move on and shut up.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"05\/04\/2011 21:38","GUID":"1700b0e7af824dbb9651edf264926149","MemberId":4964863,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"houndsmom","SubmittedDate":"05\/04\/2011 21:38"},{"Comment":"

YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING!<\/p>

Just look at the ingredients...the extremely high fat, cholesterol, sodium, etc. contents are terrible.<\/p>

Where are the HEALTHY recipes?<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"05\/04\/2011 16:39","GUID":"a3335079923c458298044da11d23c1d0","MemberId":5046658,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"bsat1","SubmittedDate":"05\/04\/2011 16:39"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"03\/27\/2011 20:09","GUID":"0559b868b432454c9d01dbc2416d0b8c","MemberId":5740545,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"ChelleLeigh1917","SubmittedDate":"03\/27\/2011 20:09"},{"Comment":"

I definitely want to make this. Is the liquid in the salsa and the lime juice sufficient to cook the rice or was something left out?<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"03\/26\/2011 19:39","GUID":"13315f9a2169407297434dedf94e4d18","MemberId":5618102,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"rs-canton","SubmittedDate":"03\/26\/2011 19:39"},{"Comment":"

I'm making this for the second time tonight! I substituted plain rice for the Mexican rice and pasta mix to accomodate gluten free diets in our home. It was still very delicious!<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"01\/25\/2011 11:55","GUID":"169D9F5E4BF9489E9EC6A0D57F6EC39A","MemberId":4393852,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"semuller","SubmittedDate":"01\/25\/2011 11:55"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"12\/16\/2010 20:40","GUID":"5c63f70ab54749b4bcc6d8b98d9ba6d5","MemberId":5705252,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"eballou","SubmittedDate":"12\/16\/2010 20:40"},{"Comment":"

I made this with 1 lb. of hamburger instead of chicken. Put it on shredded lettuce and topped it with salsa, tomatoes, sliced scallion, jalapenos, cheddar,and sour cream. It was great! I used tortilla chips to scoop it up. Hubby liked it, too.<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"06\/11\/2010 19:09","GUID":"3acb448cb5ce42e788ae0cc2431b0909","MemberId":3312006,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"vbeck","SubmittedDate":"06\/11\/2010 19:09"},{"Comment":"

I really enjoyed this recipe. I used Knorr package of Mexican Rice which I assumed is what was called for. My husband had it with chips I had it with wraps. For the people who do not like a lot of salt using this package of rice made it a little salty. I didn't mind it at all though!!<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"05\/25\/2010 17:31","GUID":"5f0798412766405280090321169b6294","MemberId":3077254,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"TKCloughfam","SubmittedDate":"05\/25\/2010 17:31"},{"Comment":"

I know what you need to make for Cinco de Mayo!!! This one is a winner! It packs some great flavor and fresh avocados and tomatoes dress up any dish! Beautiful and delicious!<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"05\/05\/2010 15:43","GUID":"b2ec0c60bbdb4aa48caee6b474c628f0","MemberId":2677354,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"lydstew","SubmittedDate":"05\/05\/2010 15:43"},{"Comment":"

OMG was this easy, but better yet, it was soooo delicious!!!!!! I made this Saturday 4\/24\/10 & my husband who hates rice gave it 10 Stars!!!! Here are my slight changes: Made guacamole, didn't have lime juice, but I had lemon juice & shredded lettuce for this meal. P.S. I hate black olives, but now I'm a convert!!!!!! Thank You, Thank you for a wonderful recipe!!!!!!!!!!!!! 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