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september 13-15 2024 - TORONTO, CANADA
Sat Sept 14 2024 - Nathan Phillips Square
A taste of Mexico
Easy Home REcipes
Here's a few recipes for quick and easy Mexican food that you can make at home!
For lots of new unique flavour ideas, you should check out your local Mexican restaurant or come sample all our food vendors, but until then, there's no reason you can't start at your own home and go beyond taco Tuesday!
Guacamole
This classic Mexican dip is simple to make and delicious. Mash ripe avocados and mix them with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, a bit of lime juice, salt and pepper. You can add chipotle, jalapenos or hot peppers to taste. Serve with tortilla chips for a quick & easy tasty appetizer. Tastes great on a tortilla, tostada, bread, sandwiches and more!
TACOS
There's a reason why Taco Tuesday has become a weekly tradition for so many families - they're easy, there's infinite variations & they're fun to make! To make these Mexican food staples, add cooked ground beef or chicken with taco seasoning, then fill soft or hard taco shells with the meat, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, grated cheese, your choice of salsa or guacamole and you're done! If you want a vegan option, you you can substitute meat with yams, mushrooms, beans, quinoa and more!
Quesidillas
Quesadillas are quick, easy and tasty! Heat a tortilla on a skillet, sprinkle shredded cheese on one half, and fold it over. Cook until the cheese melts and the tortilla is crispy. You can add cooked chicken, sautéed vegetables, or even beans for extra flavor.
Or you can do the same and instead of using a skillet, add your ingredients to your tortilla and heat using a microwave until the cheese has melted. Pre-shredded cheese makes this recipe incredibly easy!
salsa
Homemade salsa is easy to make and adds a burst of flavor to any dish. Blend together ripe tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper until you get your desired consistency. Adjust the ingredients to taste and serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos and quesadillas.
Chiles rellenos
Chiles Rellenos are basically roasted and stuffed poblano peppers. After roasting the peppers, carefully remove the skin and make a small slit to remove the seeds. Stuff the peppers with cheese or a meat filling, then dip them in beaten egg and fry until golden brown. Serve with tomato sauce or salsa.