mexican cuisine

Mexican cuisine consists of the cooking cuisines and traditions of the modern country of Mexico. Its roots lie in Mesoamerican cuisine
Mexican cuisine consists of the cooking cuisines and traditions of the modern country of Mexico.
Today's food staples are native to the land and include: corn (maize), beans, squash, amaranth, chia, avocados, tomatoes, tomatillos, cacao, vanilla, agave, turkey, spirulina, sweet potato, cactus, and chili pepper. Its history over the centuries has resulted in regional cuisines based on local conditions, including Baja Med, Chiapas, Veracruz, Oaxacan, and the American cuisines of New Mexican and Tex-Mex.
Spanish influence in Mexican cuisine is also noticeable in its sweets such as: alfajores, alfeniques, borrachitos and churros.

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  1. cupcakechef

    Recipe Barbacoa beef roast

    I love love love Barbacoa beef in burritos and salads - when I'm at a Mexican restaurant it's the go-to thing that I order. I finally bit the bullet today and made some from a recipe I found online in my slow cooker today and it turned out amazing. If you're interested the recipe is as follows...
  2. GadgetGuy

    Mexican - Has anyone ever made enchaladas before?

    I've always wondered how they would come out if I did them. I just watch the show How It's Made on the Science Channel, & in this particular ep, one of the segments included Veggie Enchiladas. It's a Mexican dish, And I like Mexican food. I once saw Emeril Lagasse make them on his show Essence...
  3. primalclaws1974

    Taco Bake

    I am really looking for new, inexpensive meals to cook for my family. My sister suggested a taco bake. She said that all you have to do cook ground beef and season it with taco or whatever you seasonings you like. Then you use soft tortillas and place a bottom layer. Then a layer of beef, salsa...
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