You don’t have to wait for Taco Tuesday to celebrate your favorite Mexican fare. Inside this special issue, you’ll find fresh, delicious recipes to kick up the heat anytime! Whip up homemade salsas and sauces, food truck tacos, authentic entrees, refreshing drinks and more. Whether you are looking to add more fun to your dinner rotation or planning a fiesta with friends, this collection of our favorite kicked-up recipes will be your go-to resource.
MEXI NIGHT!
MEXICAN PANTRY
· IN THE · CANTINA • THERE’S SOMETHING IN THIS ARSENAL OF AUTHENTIC DISHES AND SIDES EVERYONE CAN ENJOY.
CINCO ARROZ • RICE AND BEANS ARE A STAPLE MEXICAN COMBINATION. NOT ONLY ARE THEY CHEAPER THAN MEAT, BUT TOGETHER THE TWO FORM A COMPLETE PROTEIN, MAKING THEM HIGHLY NUTRITIOUS AND FILLING. SERVE THESE RICE DISHES AS A SIDE DISH TO MOLE, CHILI CON CARNE, MEAT OR FISH DISHES, OR PARTNER WITH BEANS (SEE CINCO FRIJOLES P. 22) FOR A VEGETARIAN MEAL.
CINCO FRIJOLES • BEANS FORM THE BACKBONE OF THE MEXICAN DIET, ALONG WITH CORN AND RICE. TAKE A SHORTCUT WITH CANNED BEANS TO MAKE A DELICIOUS DIP OR A FAST SALAD OR TWO, OR BE REWARDED BY COOKING DRIED BEANS FROM SCRATCH AND REVEL IN THE EXTRA FLAVOR THAT COMES WITH SLOW COOKING AND PATIENCE.
STREET FOOD • IT’S NOT JUST FOR TUESDAYS—LIGHT BITES AND COOL DRINKS WILL TURN ANY MEAL INTO A FIESTA.
CINCO AGUA FRESCAS
FIESTA • FAMILY DINNERS ARE A LOT MORE FUN WHEN YOU KICK UP THE HEAT ON YOUR WEEKNIGHT ROTATION.
FIESTA SPREAD • ADD PICKLED JALAPEÑOS, SOUR CREAM AND LIMES TO THIS GRAZING BOARD OF VIBRANT COLORS AND BOLD FLAVORS, THEN LET THE FIESTA BEGIN!
CINCO DRINKS • SIMPLE SYRUP IS A CRITICAL INGREDIENT IN CLASSIC MARGARITAS. YOU CAN BUY IT FROM LIQUOR STORES OR MAKE YOUR OWN. TO MAKE IT, STIR 1 CUP WHITE SUGAR WITH 1 CUP WATER IN A SMALL SAUCEPAN OVER LOW HEAT UNTIL SUGAR DISSOLVES; BRING TO A BOIL. REDUCE HEAT; SIMMER, WITHOUT STIRRING, FOR 5 MINUTES. REMOVE FROM HEAT; COOL TO ROOM TEMPERATURE. STORE IN AN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER IN THE FRIDGE FOR UP TO 1 MONTH.
CINCO SALSAS • SALSAS ARE THE MAGICAL UNIFYING NOTES OF MEXICAN DISHES. GREEN TOMATO SALSA VERDE, PICO DE GALLO AND CUCUMBER SALSA BRING FRESHNESS TO GRILLED MEATS AND FISH AS WELL AS TORTILLA-BASED DISHES, WHILE THE GUACAMOLE LENDS A CREAMY, RICH TEXTURE. THE CRISP, FRESH GRILLED CORN & ZUCCHINI SALSA WORKS EQUALLY WELL WITH MEAT AND FISH.
LIGHT MEALS • IN NEED OF SOME SMALL PLATES? THESE AUTHENTIC RECIPES PROVE LITTLE THINGS GO A LONG WAY.
Mexican Food
IT’S FIESTA TIME!
