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Best Mexican Food Recipes

By Deborah L Melian

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Make quick and easy Mexico-inspired dishes for your family any day of the week with the best authentic Mexican food recipes with pictures.

Mexican Food Ingredients - 1 - Wisconsin Homemaker

Mexican food has a diverse history that spans over nine millennia. From the indigenous tribes that included the Mayan Indians to Spanish conquistadores, down to today’s contemporary takes on the traditional recipes, it’s no wonder why this is such a popular choice for dining.

For me, simple Mexican food recipes are an integral part in my family’s dining not only because these dishes are incredibly delicious but also because most of the recipes I’ve tried are quick and easy to make.

Did You Know? Many of our mainstays in the grocery produce aisle comes from Aztec influences: “corn, beans, squash, amaranth, chia, avocados, tomatoes, tomatillos, cacao, vanilla, beetroot, agave, turkey, sweet potato, cactus and chili pepper.” Source: Wikipedia – Mexican Cuisine

Now, some folks believe that authentic Mexican food is super spicy and hot, hot, hot, but that’s not always true.

But you’d be surprised to find that many traditional Mexican recipes are actually pretty mild, even from this Midwestern gal’s perspective.

Besides, in most cases, you can tone down the spiciness with just a few adjustments of how you prepare the recipe.

For example, take jalapeños. If you want to ramp up the spiciness, include the ribs and seeds. For a milder take, remove the ribs and seeds. Either way offers you the taste of jalapeño but with/out the fire that this south-of-the-border pepper offers.

Another misnomer is that Mexican food is super fattening and unhealthy. Again, you’d be oddly surprised at how healthy quite a number of these dishes are.

Most if not all are loaded with veggie goodness. For example, Pico de Gallo is a simple Mexican appetizer recipe that packs a lot of flavor but is only 13 calories per serving!

So as you can see, there’s so much going for these simple Mexican dishes.

24 Authentic Mexican Food Recipes with Pictures

To help you whittle down the recipe choices, I pulled together a roundup of Wisconsin Homemaker’s best Mexican recipes for dinner, side dishes and dessert just for you.

When you click on each recipe, you will find handy pictorial tutorials and lots of yummy (and spicy) tips for quick and easy family dining.

Pick your favorites and start cooking today! Enjoy!

1. Mexican Queso Blanco Dip

Mexican Queso Blanco Dip - 1 - Wisconsin Homemaker

2. Homemade Mexican Guacamole

Homemade Mexican Guacamole quick and easy to make

3. Lone Star Salsa

Lone Star Salsa in a Bowl

4. Tapas

Spanish Tapas Party Recipes featured on Wisconsin Homemaker

5. Summer Gazpacho

Midwest Summer Gazpacho - serve chilled

6. Tomato Bread

Spanish Catalan Tomato Bread - WisconsinHomemaker.com

7. Pico de Gallo (Salsa Fresco)

Pico de Gallo - Salsa Fresca on Wisconsin Homemaker

8. Mango Avocado Salsa

Mango Avocado Salsa - WisconsinHomemaker

9. Spa Mojito

Spa Mojito - Slice Lime and Serve

10. GaGa Key Lime Margarita

GaGa Key Lime Margarita - 1 - Wisconsin Homemaker

11. Frozen Watermelon Margarita

Frozen Watermelon Margarita - 1 - Wisconsin Homemaker

12. Rhubarb Margarita

Simply Refreshing - Midwestern Rhubarb Margaritas Recipe - Wisconsin Homemaker

13. Spanish Sangria

Classic Red Spiced Spanish Sangria - 2 - Wisconsin Homemaker

14. Homemade Tortilla Bowls

Oven Baked Tortilla Bowls - Wisconsin Homemaker

15. Flemings Creamed Corn

Easy Flemings Creamed Corn Recipe found on WisconsinHomemaker.com

16. Arroz Congri (Rice and Beans)

Arroz Congri - Cuban Rice and Black Beans - Wisconsin Homemaker

17. Spicy Corn on the Cob (Mexican Street Corn)

Quick and Easy Spicy Corn on the Cob Recipe

18. Mexican Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Mexican Stuffed Poblano Peppers - allow to cool serve

19. Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchilada-closeup - Wisconsin Homemaker

20. Caldo Gallego (Spanish Chicken Soup)

Quick and Easy Caldo Gallego Recipe

21. Ham and Cheese Frittata

Ham and Cheese Frittata featured on WisconsinHomemaker.com

22. Shredded Pulled Pork

Cuban Pulled Pork Carnitas Recipe featured on WisconsinHomemaker.com

23. White Chicken Chili

Easy Spicy White Chicken Chili - sm - found on WisconsinHomemaker.com

24. Pumpkin Flan

Cuban Pumpkin Flan - serving flan

For more Mexican-inspired recipes be sure to check out my Pinterest Board: Mexican Food Recipes from Wisconsin Homemaker.

Simple Mexican Dishes for Dinner with Pictures found on Wisconsin Homemaker

 WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you do try any of Wisconsin Homemaker’s recipes, ideas or products be sure to share your comments below and photos on Instagram or Pinterest with a tag @wisconsinhomemaker and hashtag #wisconsinhomemaker Thanks!


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