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How to make Chicken/Turkey Enchiladas

By Laura A. Wellington

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A quick extra-mild favorite... more »

How to Make Chiles Relleno

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Chiles relleno is a delicious traditional Mexican dish of stuffed green chiles, dipped in batter and fried. This dish is a little tricky to make, but it’s well worth it... more »

How to Make Creamy Vegetarian Enchiladas

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Learn how to make these Spinach-Mushroom Enchiladas and add a vegetarian dish to your repertoire. These are great when craving something Mexican, but not the heaviness of Mexican food. They are well paired with soup or some chips and salsa on ... more »

How to Make Elote

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Elote is Mexican corn on the cob and is considered an appetizer. If you haven't tried it, you're missing a real taste experience. An enormously popular item sold by street vendors, an ear of corn is grilled, covered with mayo and sprinkled with a ... more »

How to Make Fajitas

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Classic Tex Mex fajitas consist of juicy strips of steak combined with colorful bell peppers and onions, all wrapped up in a warm tortilla. A bit of fresh jalapeño pepper will give the fajitas a little bit of firepower... more »

How to Make Green Chili Enchilada Casserole

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Green chili casserole mingles the flavors of beef, onions, cheese and green chilies into an enchilada dish that should please lovers of spicy foods. You can serve this dish with a side salad and refried beans for a complete meal... more »

How to Make Mexican Homemade Pickles

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Mexican food can pickle anything from carrots to mangoes but nothing compares to homemade pickles that you can prepare in a couple of minutes and watch them eaten in a couple of seconds. Make this for a quick snack or fiesta favorite... more »

How to Make Tamale Pie

By Joanne Mendes

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This recipe can be served as a warm layered entree or dip. Assemble it ahead of time and pop into the oven 20 minutes before it's time to eat... more »

How to Use a Tortilla Press

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A tortilla press is used for making corn tortillas, also known as tortilla de maiz. The tortilla press flattens the balls of dough into thin tortillas, a staple of Mexican food... more »

How to Boil Jalapeños

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Many people love to eat jalapeño poppers as appetizers and as a snack. They are great to munch while you are watching television, reading a book or when you want a quick snack. Making jalapeño poppers is not very difficult. Boiling the peppers is ... more »

How to Clean Jalapeños

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If you have a passion for deliciously hot jalapeño peppers, you can incorporate them successfully into many of your favorite recipes. However, the first order of business is to learn to clean the fresh jalapeño peppers in preparation for cooking... more »

How to cook pickle jalapeno peppers

By NelsonLopez

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Pickle Jalapeno peppers are very tasty and traditional in Mexican cooking.. more »

How to Cook With Poblano Peppers

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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If you enjoy flavorful food, you'll love the extra layer of complexity that poblano chilies can give your recipes. These rather mild, sweet tasting peppers can be found at most supermarkets in the produce section. When selecting them, look for ... more »

How to Cure a Molcajete

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A molcajete is not a common item found in most kitchens, but it is making a comeback. A molcajete is a stone bowl with a stone mortar used to grind foods. But the molcajete cannot be used right away. It must first be cured, and here is how... more »

How to Cut Jalapeños

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Jalapeño peppers are used in a lot of recipes, including the classic jalapeño poppers. Jalapeño peppers are also added to burrito and enchilada mixtures and they're used to make hot salsas. They are an essential element in Mexican cooking. Before ... more »

How to Eat a Burrito

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Burritos are one of the most popular Mexican dishes. The soft warm tortilla can hold meat, cheese, guacamole and even rice. Each bite of the burrito should be savored... more »

How to Eat Authentic Mexican Cuisine

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With Americanized variations like Cal-Mex and Tex-Mex, it's a challenge to judge how authentic a Mexican restaurant is. The cuisine began with ingredients such as maize, tomato, squash and beans but was modified by Spanish additions like rice, ... more »

How to Eat Well in Mexico

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Even for the gringo with limited Spanish, eating well in Mexico is easy and should be fun. Forget what your mother told you about sanitation and dig in... more »

How to Evaluate Mexican Chocolate

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Most people think of Switzerland or other parts of Europe when they think of chocolate, but the ancient cultures of Mexico first cultivated chocolate. From the Olmecs to the Mayans to the Aztecs, chocolate was considered the "food of the gods" ... more »

How to Fill a Large Empanada

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Empanadas are a fantastic Mexican dish, and you can fill them with all types of different spices and food. They can be spicy and non-spicy. They are a great party dish and can be served along with rice and beans. If you are looking to start from ... more »

How to make a Fruit Salad - Mexican Style

By na102

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This easy and tasty fruit salad makes a healthy snack anytime. You can mix and match your favorite fruits or use any fruits that are in season. This fruit salad is a sweet and spicy treat like you would find at a fruit street vendor... more »

How to Make a Layered Mexican Dip

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Whether you are throwing a Super Bowl party or hosting a Mexican fiesta, you and your friends will enjoy this layered Mexican dip with some tortilla chips. Follow these steps to whip up this addictive dish... more »

How to Make a Mexican Pie

By missbon

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This Mexican pie is an easy recipe that takes just minutes to prepare. It is basically a deep-dish, thick-crust pizza with a Mexican twist. Feel free to alter some ingredients to your personal taste... more »

How to Make a Pico De Gallo Salsa

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When most people think of pico de gallo, they think of a dish that closely resembles salsa, with tomatoes, onions and peppers. However, Pico de gallo is also a spicy fruit salad that originates in Mexico. The addition of Chile powder gives this ... more »

How to Make a Pozole

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Pozole is a deliciously spicy Cuban stew, made with three types of fresh chilies, along with beef and a combination of fresh, colorful vegetables. Pozole is a traditional dish in Latin American countries, served for holidays and special events... more »

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