Ethnic Cuisine: Mexican

Classic Mexican Dishes

• 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.