RO*TEL TOMATO users already know that easy-to-prepare meals don’t have to be bland. By simply adding a can of RO*TEL Tomatoes to any of your favorite dishes, family recipes are transformed into zesty dishes with spices that make every palate dance with delight. The difference with RO*TEL Tomatoes is that they are hearty with spices that liven up any meal. With seven different varieties, Ro*Tel flavors are spiced just right for any style of cuisine.

Enjoy the flavors of RO*TEL Mexican Festival with tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, lime juice and cascabel and jalapeno peppers. It turns a bland chicken dinner into a Tex-Mex symphony of spices. One of the major varieties is RO*TEL Original Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies, which gives a blast to most any dish. The newest addition to the line up is RO*TEL Diced in Sauce with a rich, hearty background that makes your enchiladas and your skillet dishes sizzle with flavor.Additional zesty recipes are just a phone call away. Call 1-800-544-5680 for a FREE recipe book or visit www.ro-tel.com and see how you can go from “ordinary” to “extraordinary”.

It’s real easy if you’re a spice lover. Ro*Tel Brand Manager, Melanie Greer tells us that, “people who want to add some zing to their meals, without a lot of trouble, can use Ro*Tel. One of the seven varieties is perfect for just about any recipe. With Ro*Tel, you can spice up your life any season of the year.”Ro*Tel picks the very best tomatoes at their peak stage of ripeness and packs them with fresh green chilies and spices. The result is a zesty combination that cooks used to spend hours preparing. With Ro*Tel, it’s as simple as opening a can. Ro*Tel has been helping folks banish blandness from meals for more than half a century.

Ro*Tel’s Famous

Cheese Dip

1 package (16 oz.) pasteurized process cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 can (10 oz.) RO*TEL Original Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies

Blend cheese and tomatoes in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve warm as dip with tortilla chips or crackers.

Ro*Tel Pedernales River Chili

1 pound lean ground beef

1 large onion, chopped1 clove garlic, minced

1 can (15 oz.) ranch style beans

2 cans (10 oz. each) RO*TEL Original Diced Tomatoes in sauce

1 teaspoon chili powder

Cook ground beef, onion and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat until beef is crumbled and no longer pink; drain. Add beans, tomatoes and chili powder; mix well. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste.