Enchilada Recipes - Authentic Mexican Food and More

If you love enchiladas as much as I do, you're always on the lookout for good enchilada recipes. There's just something about this popular dish that seems to embody the spirit of authentic Mexican food, perhaps more than any other.

Just think about it: You have chicken enchilada recipes, as well as ones that include pork, beef, and even seafood (such as shrimp). Some enchilada recipes have no meat at all, but which still include one or more from a wide assortment of cheeses. There are enchilada recipes for vegetarians which forgo the meat - and even the cheese - altogether, but these wouldn't be included among my all-time favorites. No offense to you strict vegetarians, but to me, a true, authentic plate of enchiladas must have a generous serving of cheese, at the very least.

And then you have a nearly endless array of toppings and fillings: green, red, and even cream sauces, and the many possible combinations and/or variations on those (can you say chicken enchiladas suizas?) You can use avocado, black (ripe) olives, as well as cilantro and sour cream - I don't know about you, but I'm getting mucha hambre right about now, and we're only getting started!

Anyway, I think you're beginning to see that if you're looking for great enchilada recipes, you've come to the right place. However, I'll admit it right up front: I'm a bit of a Mexican food snob! I grew up in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and consider it (along with many friends and family members) the Mexican food capital of the world. To me, Mexican food from elsewhere just doesn't compare - but maybe you don't agree! Well, my blog is now up and running (see link below), so don't be shy to post your comments, and even your own enchilada recipes. Together, we'll have some fun, share some great recipes, and hopefully discover some great Mexican food together.

By the way, here's a cookbook with some great enchilada recipes, and quite a few other very good Mexican food recipes. I've yet to try them all and obviously, there's a lot more here than just enchiladas, but it looks like a winner to me so far. I'm eager to hear your thoughts on this cookbook, so if you do order it, please post any comments you might have on my blog. Thanks in advance!