Mexican food can be light!  Sometimes when you think of Mexican Food, you might think “No, I don’t want something that heavy.”  However, I will show you some light recipes that have all the flavor of Mexican, but not the heavy sauces or spice.

The Mexican Menu contains wonderful soups and appetizers and salads, all of which you can use to form any part of your meal.  These light dishes contain a little more character than the usual sandwich and are sure to satisfy your Mexican craving.  It’s not all enchiladas, tacos and refried beans, you know!!

I’ve included some favorite recipes I’ve used or enjoyed from others.  The soups are packed with enough goodness to keep you full of energy,  ranging from a light but very nutritious chilled avocado soup to Pozole, a protein packed meal in a bowl, made from pork, chicken and hominy - also called maize kernels, simmeredin a rich stock.  Mexican soups are served with plenty of garnishes, from a spoonful of sour cream, chunks of lime, and freshly chopped herbs to more complicated salsas, which complment the soup perfectly, and are well worth the extra effort.  Mexican food is full of chopping tasks, so make sure you have good kitchen knives that are sharp, or use an electric food processor, but don’t tell anyone from Mexico!!

Cheese and beans are a big feature of Mexican cuisine, and form the basis of Mexico’s many exciting variations on the sandwich: tortillas, tostadas, quesadillas, tortas, and molletes. 

I love how Fish and seafood are prepared in different ways with spices, herbs and grilling!  I’ve added a few recipes that show plump, juicy shrimp with smooth sweet mango and a hint of mild chilie, for example, which is an unusual but delightful combination of flavors.  You will soon become a fan of the mango!!  What a tango!

Wait ’til you see how to serve up eggs in  new and interesting ways!!

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