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Calabacitas Con Queso - Zucchini with Cheese

SUBMITTED BY: Jyn

This is a simple side dish, and makes zucchini irresistible to even the pickiest eaters. It is made with zucchini, corn, tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions, and is smothered in melted cheese!

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Living In: Eagle Pass, Texas, USA
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Mexican Corn on the Cob (Elote)

Submitted by: blakleyl
As served by street vendors in Mexico. Grilled ears of fresh corn are spread with mayonnaise and sprinkled with grated cotija cheese. You'll want to eat all your corn this way from now on. 

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Mexican Corn on the Cob (Elote)

Submitted by: blakleyl
As served by street vendors in Mexico. Grilled ears of fresh corn are spread with mayonnaise and sprinkled with grated cotija cheese. You'll want to eat all your corn this way from now on. 

Mexican Rice II

Submitted by: Sylvia Eccles
Home Town: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Rice is sauteed with salt, cumin and onion, then simmered with tomato sauce and chicken broth. 

Mexican Rice III

Submitted by: ALANASMOM
This is an excellent authentic Mexican rice recipe (not to be confused with Spanish rice) that I make as a side dish with all of my Mexican dishes. The key is cooking the rice properly and using good quality chicken broth or stock. 
 
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