Cultured Palate: Dishes of Mexico
| November 29, 2017
Enchiladas
Enchiladas are a dish that you’ve probably had before, but there’s no substitute for authentic enchiladas served with real homemade tortillas and scratch-made sauce. Enchiladas have evolved from the early days pre-conquest, when they were simply made of a whole small fish, rolled up in a corn tortilla.
In Mexico now, you can find dozens of different variations depending on where you are. Generally, enchiladas will make use of local specialities, and can include anything from veggies, to meat, and even a béchamel style sauce, which can be found in enchiladas suizas (Swiss-style).
Carolina Arroyo / Shutterstock
SHARE ON
Advertisement
Cultured Palate: Dishes from Iran
Iranian cuisine uses a myriad of spices, dried and fresh fruits, herbs, and nuts to flavor dishes. These ingredients turn even the simplest meal of rice and stewed meat into a sensory explosion.
Around the World in Holiday Baking
Every December, millions of pounds of butter, sugar, and flour contribute to the creation of spectacular treats for holiday celebrations. Even if you’re not ordinarily a baker, many people venture into the kitchen before the holidays to make sure that they’ve got plenty of treats to offer to family and friends.
The Most Unusual McDonald’s Menu Items from Around the World
If you’re a fast-food connoisseur, chances are you’re already familiar with the McDonald’s menu that’s typical in North America. They bring in new choices fairly frequently. However, most people stick with their usual order of Big Macs, Quarter Pounders, fries, McFlurries, and Apple Pies. It’s familiar food, and the bulk of the menu is essentially…
