10 Mexican Recipes

Jennifer IserlohIf you're having a fiesta or just love Mexican food, you'll find a worthy recipe in our gallery. We've got quick and easy guacamole, nachos, quesadillas, enchiladas and other crowd-pleasers, plus some new ideas to add to the mix, including a light fish dish from Veracruz and a "Mexican milkshake."
10 Mexican Recipes
If you've never made guacamole at home you'll be surprised how easy this recipe by Chef Curtis Stone is: Simply dice avocados, tomatoes, onions, and chilies and combine with a few other ingredients for an irresistible dip or topping for tacos, burritos and more.
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This traditional sweet and milky-tasting Mexican drink called "horchata" contains ground almonds, rice, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg. It can be whipped up quickly in a blender.
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This quick and flavorful soup is a great use for leftover cooked chicken.
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Nachos go upscale with the addition of lemony grilled shrimp and a creamy homemade cheese sauce.
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This delicious and healthy vegetarian quesadilla is packed with protein from black beans, tofu and part-skim cheese.
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It takes just 20 minutes to make these saucy enchiladas, which can be topped with zucchini, chorizo, chicken and just about any other meat or vegetable you like.
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Pork tenderloin, a relatively lean cut, gets a flavor boost and added moisture from a marinade of chipotle, orange and lime juice and spices. The meat is wrapped in fajitas with bell peppers, salsa and sour cream for a colorful and complete meal.
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Give the lighter side of Mexican cuisine a spin with this fresh seafood recipe from Veracruz, which is located on Mexico's Gulf Coast.
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These enchiladas are packed with veggies, including onion, tomatoes, bell peppers and mushrooms.
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Skirt steak is a flavorful cut of beef that's wonderful when cooked on the grill, as in this recipe.
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