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Friday, September 5, 2008

Spa-friendly Mexican meals

by Maggie Nemser, Shine staff, on Tue Jul 22, 2008 11:38am PDT
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I have a theory. Ready? People who say they don't love crispy spicy Mexican food oozing with cheese are lying. They're actually "discreetly" watching their waistline, but It's a shame to fib when it comes to something as serious as tasty tortillas. You can actually enjoy a rita and fajita sans guilt with these 10 makeovers. So put an end to the "white lies." and have yourself an enchilada, you know you want it.

Breakfast:
Quick breakfast taco

Huevos rancheros

Soup:
Tortilla soup

Yucatan lemon soup

Chicken:
Canyon Ranch grilled chicken enchiladas and calabacitas

Chicken fajitas with crunchy lime cabbage and avocado

Fish:
Shrimp enchiladas verde

Grilled salmon soft tacos

Vegetarian:
Quesadillas con frijoles refritos

Roasted vegetable enchiladas

Red Meat:
Chipotle flank steak tacos with pineapple salsa

Chili-rubbed steaks & pan salsa

The "Other" white meat:
Pork posole

Adobo pork & potato

Gourmet goodness:
Squash, black bean & goat cheese tamales

Turkey & balsamic onion quesadillas

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Posted by Big14 Sat Jul 26, 2008 6:29pm PDT

All I can say is that all of this makes me HUNGRY!!

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Posted by Orly Sun Aug 24, 2008 11:13am PDT

I love Mexican food and all these dishes need is a tall glass of Horchata.

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