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Taco Seasoning I

Submitted by: BILL ECHOLS 
A mixture of spices that approximates what you might buy in a package. Depending on how spicy you and your family like your dishes, use as little or as much as you want. 

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Sweet Corn Cake

Submitted by: Lee Ann Clarke 
Corn flour, or masa harina, is available at many larger grocers. Here it blends with corn meal, sugar, butter and cream in this luscious pudding-cake. 

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Enchiladas Suisas

Submitted by: LADYGWYN 
Home Town: Longueuil, Quebec, Canada
Corn tortillas rolled up with shredded chicken and 2 kinds of cheese, and then served with a zesty salsa verde. This dish can also be made with cooked pork or beef. 

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Sweet Corn Tomalito

Submitted by: THEKIRKLANDS 
Steamed corn pudding made on the stovetop. This is a traditional Tex-Mex side dish that is a great side to any meal. Well worth the wait. 

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Homemade Flour Tortillas

Submitted by: LaDonna 
These homemade tortillas are much better than store bought. 

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Caldo de Res (Mexican Beef Soup)

Submitted by: LKONIS 
This is an extremely hearty and satisfying soup. The hind shank flavors the broth beautifully as does the marrow in the bones. 

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Rum-Spiked Horchata

Submitted by: TimG 
Home Town: Columbus, Ohio, USA
The Mayans and Aztecs called this creamy, rum and vanilla-flavored cocktail 'the drink of the gods.' 

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Shrimp and Octopus Soup (Caldo de Camaron y Pulpo)

Submitted by: SCOOBYLADY 
This is a 'Caldo' or soup made with Shrimp and Octopus. This is for all the Mexican and seafood lovers. This soup can be eaten with Tortillas or Tostadas. 

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Green Hot Sauce (Salsa Verde)

Submitted by: ShareBear Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Simple, fresh, and hot, what more could a green salsa want? It contains tomatillos, serrano pepper, onion, and garlic. 

Achiote Paste

Submitted by: AbsolutGillian 
Living In: Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
This is the recipe for the paste used to make Puerco Pibil...you know, so you don't have to go buy the weak stuff. 

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Biscochitos II

Submitted by: Christine J. Crabtree 
Mexican Cookies...great dunkers for coffee. 

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Lengua (Beef Tongue)

Submitted by: Java_Girl 
Home Town: Austin, Texas, USA
Living In: Dallas, Texas, USA
Beef tongue is boiled with garlic, onion, and jalapeno peppers before being thinly sliced. This beef tongue takes a little time to prepare but is very tasty served in some warm corn tortillas. 

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Pressure Cooker Carnitas

Submitted by: yellowpairs Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Living In: Meridian, Idaho, USA
Cubes of pork shoulder meat are browned, then cooked in a pressure cooker with poblano, jalapeno, and serrano peppers, onions, and spices to make tender seasoned meat that's perfect for tacos.  

Tortas

Submitted by: Margo 
Home Town: Black Rock, Arkansas, USA
Living In: Mount Carroll, Illinois, USA
A Mexican torta is a big, delicious sandwich, served on a crusty white sandwich roll. This one is filled with steak, pinto beans, and avocado, and is bursting with Mexican flavors.  

Pumpkin Flower Soup (Sopa de Flor de Calabaza)

Submitted by: alemana 
Living In: Prince Frederick, Maryland, USA
A creamy garlic and tomato-flavored soup, with pureed late summer vegetables, has delicate pieces of fresh pumpkin flowers.  

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Mexican Rice II

Submitted by: Mommyto2 
Home Town: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Rice is sauteed with salt, cumin and onion, then simmered with tomato sauce and chicken broth. 

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Fish Tacos

Submitted by: BREESE823 
I'm from San Diego and these taste just like home! Chunks of cod are fried in a beer batter, and served in corn tortillas with shredded cabbage and a zesty white sauce. Serve with homemade pico de gallo, and lime wedges to squeeze on top! 

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Refried Beans Without the Refry

Submitted by: CHEFCLAUDE 
Refried beans are simple to make when cooked in a slow cooker. This recipe will yield flavorful refried beans seasoned with garlic, jalapeno, and cumin. 

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Mexican Rice III

Submitted by: ALANASMOM 
This is an excellent authentic Mexican rice recipe (not to be confused with Spanish rice) that I make as a side dish with all of my Mexican dishes. The key is cooking the rice properly and using good quality chicken broth or stock. 

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Taqueria Style Tacos - Carne Asada

Submitted by: STANICKS 
This is a great recipe for authentic Mexican taqueria style carne asada tacos (beef tacos). These are served on the soft corn tortillas, unlike the American version of tacos. 

 
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