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Tag: enchiladas

main course, Mexican Cuisine

Red Mole, Part 3 – Make It Your Own

January 27, 2019February 13, 2019by Irene8 Comments on Red Mole, Part 3 – Make It Your Own
Red Mole, Part 3 – Make It Your Own

I would like to finish this red mole series with a few suggestions on how to doctor any mole paste, to compensate for lacking or overwhelming flavours. I am also sharing a recipe for red mole enchiladas, a nice idea for a flavourful Sunday brunch … click on title for more

main course, Mexican Cuisine

Swiss Enchiladas – The Ever-Evolving Mexican Cuisine

October 9, 2018October 17, 2018by Irene16 Comments on Swiss Enchiladas – The Ever-Evolving Mexican Cuisine
Swiss Enchiladas – The Ever-Evolving Mexican Cuisine

A perfect example of the assimilation of foreign ingredients and techniques to traditional Mexican recipes is enchiladas suizas (Swiss Enchiladas), said to have been named after Switzerland because of their pristine white top (see photo above), resembling the Alps … Click on image for more

main course, Regional Cuisine

Plaza de Morelia Style Chicken

October 5, 2018October 7, 2018by Irene15 Comments on Plaza de Morelia Style Chicken
Plaza de Morelia Style Chicken

In Morelia, the capital city of the state of Michoacan, one of the best known street foods is chicken with vegetables and red enchiladas … Click on image for more

Mexican Cuisine, snack, appetizer

Enchiladas 101

October 3, 2018October 7, 2018by Irene19 Comments on Enchiladas 101
Enchiladas 101

Elaborate techniques, generous toppings and fusion recipes have contributed to a high traffic of enchilada recipes on the web but, in recent years, traditional and more authentic recipes have been making a comeback.

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Hardiness zone: 6B
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