what would be good to serve at a mexican wedding?

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need a list of everything for brothers wedding in aug. from appetizers, main dish, desserts, and drinks both non and alcoholic.

Appetizers:
- Whipped guacamole on round tortilla chips topped with grilled shrimp or lump crab
- Jalapenos stuffed with Queso De Papa (mexican version of cheddar), battered and deep fried
- Mini Empanadas (mexican turnovers) – you can fill these with just about anything from vegetables, to fish to meat even make mini dessert empanadas with your favourite pie filling

Main Dish served with Jicama Salad and sauteed greens:
Usually there is a choice between meat, chicken and fish at weddings -
- Grilled or Broiled Tilapia with fresh Tomato Salsa
- Mexican Roast Pork
- Green Chicken Chilaquiles

JICAMA SALAD WITH CHILE AND LIME
Servings: 8

1 medium jicama, about (1 lb)
2 small cucumbers, seeded and sliced into 1/4 inch slices
3 seedless oranges, peeled, halved and sliced
8 radishes, thinly sliced
1/3 cup lime juice (2 limes)
Salt
2 to 3 tsp ground red chile*
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Peel jicama, cut in half, then slice in 1/4 inch slices. Cut slices in half diagonally. Toss jicama with cucumbers, oranges, radishes and lime juice. Salt to taste. Arrange on serving platter, sprinkle with chile and garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.

*Check Mexican markets for ground red chile or substitute cayenne pepper (for a hot flavor) or chili powder (for a milder flavor).

Dessert:
- Mexican Flan (of course) with tropical fruits (star fruit, mango, guava)(I've put a link for the traditional recipe below, but there is one in Daisy Hernandez' cookbook "Daisy Cooks" that's even better.
- Mexican Wedding Cakes

Beverages:
-Sangria of course but try a white sangria (it won't stain all those lovely clothes if it's spilled…Rachael Ray's recipe follows…I use peaches, plums and nectarines in mine
-Mexican beer: Corona or Dos Equis
-Mango Punch
Servings: 8-12 (double or triple the recipe as needed).

4 cups fresh Mango puree (from 8 soft, ripe mangoes or from canned mangoes, use Mango nectar if you have to)
2 quarts water
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (2-3 limes)
1/2 cup red prickly pear syrup (or grenadine)

Ideas for a Mexican/Spanish/American menu?

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I need to create a menu that combines Mexican and American food, that includes, appetizers, main courses, desserts, beverages, and everything else, so do you have any ideas? The menu must be written in Spanish so it would be helpful if you could include the translation, but I can also translate it on my own if necessary. The restaurant would be a more expensive/fine dining restaurant as well, so the food should probably be more sophisticated than the usual restaurant. Thanks in advance!

Here we go…
Appetizers
Pepinos, naranja y jicama, con limon sal y chile y si se desea un poco de tequila.
Main Courses
Sopa de Tortilla o Sopa de Lima
Camarones al Ajillo con Ensalada Verde o Pechugas de Pollo con Mole
Desserts
Helado de Vainilla con Fresas o Arroz con Leche o Jericallas
Beverages
Agua Dulce de Horchata o Agua de Tamarindo
Tequila Squirt
Bloody Mary
If you required recipes, I can give to you. This is a regular menu. For more sophisticated could be:
Camarones en Agua Chile
Crema de Frijoles o Sopa de Mariscos
Asado a la Plaza o Filete de Pescado con Perejil
Gelatina de Piña con Durazno o Gelatina de Cajeta
Agua de Jamaica con Limon o Escamochas

Does any one have any good appetizer recipes?

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In August my mom, dad, and I have to come up with a meal for dinner when we are at Mustang Island visting our family. My mom wants to make this soup recipe we got from http://allrecipes.com and I do not like it. I came up an idea for appetizers. I want to help in the cooking and have something I like as well. My family has Mexican food a lot since they live near Mexico. I was hoping for appetizer recipes that are not Mexican. The only recipes I have are a meatball one, artichoke dip, and, these really good Shish kebabs my dad makes using steak. If you can I need just a few more recipes.
Nobody. That is a wonderful idea. As I am writing I am looking on Kraftfoods.
gubww thanks for the recipe. I will have to tell my mother about it. Mother makes those with a different recipe.

THis is kinda messy, but really good My sister brought these to a christmas dinner.

About 2 packages of little smokies, 1 package of frozen meatballs, barbecue sauce & a jar of apricot preserves. dump it all into a crockpot and let it go. I think she cooked it on low all day long. They were a big hit at christmas dinner.

Mexican Restaurant that serves queso blanco in north of dallas area?

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Anyone know of a mexican restaurant that servers queso blanco (white cheese dip) as an appetizer in north dallas, plano, frisco area?

El Fenix has it but not on their menu. I tried it and it was great.

http://www.restauranteur.com/elfenix/index.htm

Restaurant, Southwestern Restaurant in Santa Fe NM 87501

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From Chips To Drinks, Appetizers To Dinners, Desert To The Live Music, You’Ll Enjoy Your Evening At Las Maya Restaurante. Traditional Mexican Food With A Taste Of Real Mexican Culture.

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How do you say Appetizers in Spanish?

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In mexican spanish if possible.

appetizer / "&p@taIz@r / n
a (drink) aperitivo m
b (snack) aperitivo m, tapa f (Esp), botana f (Méx)

257 BHAL’S GREEN CHUTNEY BURRITTOS

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ONEMAN SHOW GIVES YOU A INDIANISED VERSION OF GREEN CORIANDER CHUTNEY BURRITTO . ENJOY FUSION COOKING OF INDIA & MEXICO.

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How to Make Bean Burrito Bites : Cutting Cilantro for Bean Burrito Bites

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How to cut cilantro for making bean burrito bites; get professional tips and advice from an expert chef on making traditional Mexican appetizers in this free cooking video.

Expert: Richard Buccola
Bio: Richard Buccola is an entrepreneur and investor. He is also the owner of several popular food & spirits establishments in Queens, NY, including the former PJ’s Bar & Grill, and The Ivy Room.
Filmmaker: Buccola Richard

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How to Make Bean Burrito Bites : Cutting Peppers for Bean Burrito Bites

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How to cut peppers for making bean burrito bites; get professional tips and advice from an expert chef on making traditional Mexican appetizers in this free cooking video.

Expert: Richard Buccola
Bio: Richard Buccola is an entrepreneur and investor. He is also the owner of several popular food & spirits establishments in Queens, NY, including the former PJ’s Bar & Grill, and The Ivy Room.
Filmmaker: Buccola Richard

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Authentic Mexican Meal Menu?

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I have to do a project for my Spanish class that involves my cooking a authentic mexican meal. If you can please provide a full meal (beverage, appetizer, main dish, dessert) that is authentic. Also, I'm hoping to decorate my kitchen and if you can give me ideas for decorations that would be fantastic. Thanks a lot!

mexican pin wheels – starter
2 (8 ounce)packages cream cheese , softened
1 (1 ounce)package hidden valley ranch dressing mix
freshly cut chives , sliced thin
5 (12 inch) flour tortillas
1 (4 ounce)jar diced pimentos , drained & blotted dry with papertowels
1 (4 ounce)can diced green chilies , drained & blotted dry with papertowels
1 (2 1/4 ounce)can sliced black olives , drained & blotted dry with papertowels
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
salsa
Directions
1Mix cream cheese, ranch dressing mix and green onions or chives well.
2Spread evenly over the tortillas.
3Sprinkle equal amounts of remaining ingredients on top of the cream cheese mixture.
4Roll up tortillas tightly.
5Wrap with plastic wrap and chill a minimum of 2 hours before serving.
6Remove plastic wrap and cut rolls into equal pieces – discarding the ends.
7Serve with salsa and Enjoy!

mexican casserole – main course
1 lb hamburger meat
2 cans cream of chicken soup
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
2 cans red enchilada sauce or green enchilada sauce (Mild or Hot use your own judgement on how hot you like it)
2-3 onions , chopped up
1-2 can mushrooms , diced ones or chopped up
2-6 jalapeno peppers , chopped up (there again use your own judgement or use your choice of your favorit pepper)
1 bag cheese
1 bag flour tortillas (Depending on how much you want to make)
Directions
1Note:Brown Ground hamburger meat in a Big pot with your onions and Jal.
2peppers and mushrooms,Drain off grease.
3Take your flour tortilas and tear into 1/4 and place into a long Cassrole baking dish and then you put your mixture over the flour tortilas and then put your cheese over that, then just keep on layering it till its all gone.
4Then place into the oven to melt the cheese and get hot, I put mine into a 350 degree oven and just check on it to see if its the way you like it to be.

side dish – mexican ceviche
1 lb halibut fillets or sea bass fillets or red snapper fillets (or use a mixture of fish and shrimp)
5-6 limes (Enough Juice to cover fish)
1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
1 green pepper , sweet, chopped
4 tablespoons chopped parsley or chopped cilantro
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
2 jalapeno peppers , chopped (or more to suit your taste)
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 medium onion , finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro , chopped
1 dash Tabasco sauce
lettuce leaves (to line serving bowls)
avocados (optional)
black olives , sliced (for garnish) (optional)
Directions
1Dice the fish (approximately 1/2-inch dice if using shrimp use cleaned shrimp).
2Marinate fish in the lime juice in the fridge overnight (this step cooks the fish).
3Stir often.
4Pour off most of the lime juice (just leave it moist).
5Add remaining ingredients except lettuce, avocado and olive. Do this preferably a few hours before serving & refrigerate.
6Toss well and arrange in individual serving bowls that are lined with the lettuce leaves.
7If you wish garnish with sliced avocado and sliced black olives.

mexican spirals – side dish
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup diced cooked chicken
1/4 lb monterey jack cheese , shredded
1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander or
1 teaspoon dried coriander
2 tablespoons diced fresh jalapeno peppers or diced canned jalapeno peppers
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 (10 inch) flour tortillas
vegetable oil
salsa
sour cream
Directions
1In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, chicken, monterey jack, coriander, jalapeno peppers, and cumin.
2Spread mixture evenly over tortillas.
3Roll up each tortilla tightly around chicken mixture.
4Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
5Just before serving, cut each tortilla roll into 1/2 inch slices.
6Arrange on greased baking sheet, brush with oil, bake in 350 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
7Serve hot with salsa and sour cream.

mexican cornbread
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs , beaten
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 (8 3/4 ounce)can cream-style corn
1/3 cup chopped onions
2 tablespoons chopped green peppers (mild, hot, or very hot, your choice)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
1In a mixing bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients.
2In another bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.
3Add to the dry ingredients and stir just until moistened.
4Pour into a greased 9-inch square baking pan or 10 inch oven-proof skillet.
5Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until bread is golden brown and tests done.

mexican chilaquillas
1 package of thick corn tortilla chips
1 1/2 cups your favorite salsa
1/4 cup green peppers , finely chopped
1/4 cup red peppers , finely chopped
1 cup cooked, shredded or chopped chicken or beef
1 (4 ounce)can sliced ripe olives
1 cup monterey jack cheese
2 cups cheddar cheese , shredded
1 cup sour cream
Directions
1Heat oven to 325 degrees F.
2Lightly grease a 10"casserole dish.
3Layer half the chips and 1/2 the salsa, half the olives.
4Top with all the peppers& meat plus 1/2 the cheeses.
5Repeat using the rest of the chips, salsa, olives and cheeses.
6Top with sourcream.
7Bake for 30 minutes.
8Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

mexican salad
1 lb ground beef
1 package taco seasoning mix
3/4 cup water
1 can red kidney beans
2 tomatoes
1 head lettuce
1/2 lb cheese
12 ounces Catalina dressing
1 package nacho cheese plain Doritos
Directions
1Brown ground beef and drain.
2Add 1 pkg.
3taco seasoning mix, 3/4 Cup water and boil w/meat.
4Simmer approx 25 minutes.
5Let meat mixture cool.
6Mix and toss all together once meat is cooled.
7Crumble Doritos over top of salad (I only add doritos to salad as it is served so they do not get soggy!).

mexican breakfast
1 cup white rice
1 1/2 cups water
1 can diced stewed tomatoes , chopped and mostly drained
1 green pepper , chopped
1/2 onion , chopped
hot sauce or cayenne or chilies
1 can red kidney beans , drained and heated
4-8 poached eggs
1 avocado , chopped or sliced
sour cream
salsa
grated cheddar cheese
sliced green onions
Directions
1Cook your rice.
2Saute the onion and green pepper in a small saucepan, add tomato and hot sauce, simmer covered while you prepare the rest.
3Layer the breakfast as follows: Rice, beans, stewed tomato mixture, 1 or 2 poached eggs, and top with desired condiments.

dessert – mexican cheesecake
2/3 cup tortilla chips , finely crushed
2 tablespoons butter , melted
1 cup cottage cheese
3 (8 ounce)packages cream cheese , softened
4 eggs
10 ounces sharp cheddar cheese , grated
1 (4 1/2 ounce)can chopped green chilies , drained
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (more if you'd like)
1 (8 ounce)container sour cream
1 (8 ounce)container jalapeno cheddar cheese dip
garnishes
chopped tomatoes
chopped green onions
sliced black olives
tortilla chips
Directions
1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2In a small bowl, combine tortilla chips and butter.
3Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
4Bake for 15 minutes.
5Set aside.
6Process cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until smooth.
7Transfer to a large bowl.
8Add cream cheese; beat at medium speed until well blended.
9Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
10Blend in cheddar cheese, chiles, and Tabasco.
11Pour mixture over the baked tortilla crust.
12Bake for 1 hour.
13Combine sour cream and cheddar dip.
14Spread over hot cheesecake.
15Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
16Remove from oven; cool slightly.
17Loosen cake from the rim of the pan.
18Cool completely before removing rim.
19Refrigerate until ready to serve.
20Garnish before serving.
21Serve with tortilla chips.

mexican coffee
1 ounce Kahlua
1/2 ounce tequila
6 ounces hot coffee
whipped cream
Directions
1Place Kahlua and tequila into a coffee mug.
2Fill with hot coffee.
3Top with a dallop of whipped cream.
4Sprinkle tiny bit of cinnamon on whipped cream.
5Serve.

mexican mudslide
1 ounce coffee-flavored liqueur , like kuhlua
1/2 ounce chocolate-flavored liqueur , like creme de cacao
1 ounce heavy cream
1 dash cinnamon
Directions
1Pour liqueurs and heavy cream into a shot glass or martini glass.
2Sprinkle with a dash of cinnamon.