Three Delicious Dairy Recipes Inspired by Mexico
Break out of the Taco Tuesday rut and tryย theseย new Mexican-inspired recipes!ย ย
Jenn Fillenworth, chef and registered dietitian from Grand Rapids, MI, of Jenny With the Good Eats, created these delicious dishes that feature dairy. Jenn completed one of her culinary internships at celebrity chefย Aaron Sanchezโs restaurant,ย Johnny Sanchez,ย in New Orleans.ย She learned a lot about Mexican cooking there and created these versions of some of her favorite specialties.ย ย
Queso Frescoย
While you can buy queso fresco in many local markets, did you know you can make your own from fresh Michigan milk?ย Itโsย a fairly simple process of heating milk, adding anย acid,ย and letting the results drain.ย Canโt get fresher than that!ย
Eloteย Dipย
Once youโve made the queso, crumble it and add it to this flavorful corn dip. In the summer, we highly recommend Michigan sweet corn, of course. But, whenย thatโsย not available,ย you canย use frozen or canned.ย ย
Tlayuda (Mexican Pizza)ย
Weโreย not just shaking up Taco Tuesdays:ย we want to break the mold on pizza night, too. Try this Mexican-style pizza made with chorizo (a spicy Spanish pork sausage), black beans, and flour tortillas. Get creative on toppings,ย includingย radish slices, avocado and, of course, queso fresco!ย
Bonus Recipe: Creamy Tropical Margaritaย
We highly recommend this frosty adult beverage to round out these recipes. Milk works like magic turning this blend of frozen pineapple, banana, tequila and triple sec into a creamy, slushy drink.ย ย
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