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Chelsie's Mexican Food Blog September 2006 Archive

By Chelsie Kenyon, About.com Guide to Mexican Food since 2005

Get a Head Start on your Day of the Dead and Halloween Preparations

Saturday September 30, 2006
With Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) approaching, get a head start by getting your supplies ready to make these fun Sugar Skulls. The skulls are Mexican ... Read More

Fun Facts about Red and Green Chiles

Wednesday September 27, 2006
Chiles can be a mystery to anyone who is not familiar with them. Green chiles are usually used after they have been roasted and the skins removed. You ... Read More

Salsa Verde

Monday September 25, 2006
Green chiles are still in season so take advantage of the fresh flavors with this Salsa Verde. It's a tangy salsa made with tomatillos, garlic, onion and lime and ... Read More

New Ideas for Afterschool Snacks

Friday September 22, 2006
Snacks are a favorite of kids and adults alike. So when the potato chips and twinkies run out, try one of these Top Afterschool Snacks to fulfill your cravings ... Read More

The Perfect Snack- Fried Quesadillas

Wednesday September 20, 2006
You may not be able to stop snacking once you taste these golden brown Fried Quesadillas. Made with uncooked dough instead of a pre-cooked tortilla, the dough cooks while ... Read More

Alternative School Lunch Ideas

Monday September 18, 2006
When a ham sandwich and an apple just aren't keeping the kids happy, or when the thought of another boring office lunch is beginning to make you eat out to ... Read More

Instead of White Bread

Friday September 15, 2006
It can be hard to get creative with school lunches (or even your own lunch) sometimes. If your child has had enough of sandwiches made on plain white bread, ... Read More

Top Fall Recipes

Wednesday September 13, 2006
As the weather starts to cool down, you can look forward to using your oven again. And those warm and hearty recipes that weigh you down during the hot ... Read More

Rolled Tacos

Monday September 11, 2006
Once again you're short on time, but you're family is waiting for dinner. You can have these Rolled Tacos on the table in a jiffy and you can use ... Read More

Dinners in 30 Minutes

Thursday September 7, 2006
Sometimes you don't have time to cook up a gourmet meal for your family after a long day at work or taking the kids to soccer practice. I have ... Read More

30-Minute Dinner Chicken Rojo

Wednesday September 6, 2006
This main dish is hearty, has a lot of flavor and is sure to wake up those tastebuds. Try this quick dinner recipe for Chicken Rojo, flavored with tomatoes, ... Read More

Instead of Cookies- Pan Dulce

Tuesday September 5, 2006
Does your child always find cookies in his or her lunchbox? If so, add a fun surprise by substititing the cookies with this soft and chewy Pan Dulce, a ... Read More

Recipe Round-up for Labor Day

Saturday September 2, 2006
Here is a wrap-up of all of the featured Labor Day recipes- Appetizers and Fiesta Food Green Chile Guacamole-The addition of roasted green chiles adds a unique flavor to basic guacamole. Appetizer Platter ... Read More

School Lunches- Instead of an Apple

Friday September 1, 2006
Apples and bananas are school lunch staples but can get boring on a daily basis. Rather than replacing them with canned peaches and pears, try adding this Pico de ... Read More

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