Flautas have been a staple in Mexican cuisine for generations, but they have become increasingly popular in the US over the past few decades. Not only are they incredibly delicious, but they are also relatively easy to make at home. Flautas are thin, rolled-up, flute-like flour tortillas, typically filled with shredded chicken or beef and deep-fried until golden and crispy. The flauta.. Read more
Chilaquiles are a traditional Mexican dish dating back centuries to the early Aztecs. The word chilaquiles (pronounced: [tʃilaˈkiles] or chee-lah-kee-lehs) derives from an ancient word in the Aztec Nahuatl language meaning “chilis and greens.” The Nahuatl language originated in Central Mexico and can still be heard spoken today in some regional communities. The tradition of preparing chilaquiles has existed for.. Read more
Adopted By Aztecs As the Tolmecs and Olmecs were taken over by Aztec and Mayan civilizations, their food was so good that the Aztecs and Mayans adopted their recipes. And so the tamale culture-hopped and became part of everyday life for the Aztecs and Mayans. The Aztecs were so taken with tamales, they started holding tamale festivals and week-long rituals.. Read more
Flautas – flau·tuhz are a dish of Mexican gastronomy, originally from Sinaloa, known as “Mexican snacks”, which consists of a corn tortilla filled with different ingredients, mainly shredded chicken or beef, although they can be stuffed with cheese or potato, which is then rolled up and then fried in oil so that it is crispy. It is served with green.. Read more
