Ethnic Cuisine: Mexican

Mexican cuisine utilizes the freshest foods to ensure the flavor and texture of each ingredient is at is at its best.

In the Pantry:
> Beans
> Cactus or nopalitos
> Chilies
> Chili Powder
> Corn husks (dried)
> Cornmeal
> Rice

In the Fridge:
> Beef
> Cheese
> Chicken
> Chorizo sausage
> Ground Pork
> Sour cream
> Tortillas

Fresh Produce:
> Avocados
> Bell Peppers
> Chile Peppers
> Cilantro
> Mangoes
> Papayas
> Plantains

> Chiles Rellenos

> Chocoflan

Arroz Verde: rice side dish flavored with chicken broth, garlic, onion, cilantro and mild green chilies. Try this Spicy Rice, Bean & Cheese Skillet recipe.
Burritos: flour tortillas wrapped around a filling of shredded meat, beans and cheese. Try this Burritos El Grande recipe.
Ceviche (cebiche): appetizer of fish “cooked” in acid, such as lime juice, and mixed with tomatoes, chilies and capers. Try this Shrimp Ceviche recipe.
Chilies Rellenos: roasted and peeled mild green chilies are filled with cheese or meat, dipped in batter and fried. Try this Chile Rellenos-Style Chicken recipe.
Chimichangas: deep-fried burritos. Try this Chimichangas recipe.
Churros: strips of sweet dough are deep-fried and sprinkled with cinnamon-sugar. Try this Churros recipe.
Flan: smooth, rich dessert custard coated with a caramel sauce. Try this Cream Cheese Flan recipe.
Salsa: cooked or fresh sauce usually made with tomatoes or tomatillos and flavored with garlic, onion, chilies and cilantro. Try this Fresh Corn Salsa recipe.
Tamales: corn tortilla dough filled with meat, vegetables, beans, fruit or seafood is steamed inside dried corn husks or banana leaves. Try this Roasted Poblano Tamales recipe.
Tostadas: fried corn tortillas topped with refried beans, meat, tomato, lettuce, cheese and salsa. Try this Chicken & Cheese Tostadas recipe.