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"O.K., folks! There is NO such thing as a CHICKEN, SHRIMP. SQUID or other type fajita EXCEPT BEEF! The term fajita is the American counterpart of the Mexican term arracheras, which is the tough and membranous cut from the underbelly of BEEF cattle. The chicken, etc. is simply a piece of chicken wrapped in a tortilla and seasoned with appropriate spices.
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Ingredients: cilantro, tequila...

"An excellent party appetizer. Just make sure you have plenty of tequila on hand to put out the fire (or add to it!)"

Ingredients: cilantro, chihuahua cheese...

"A traditional Oaxacan bar snack, these lime- and chile-flavored peanuts are typically deep-fried in pork fat. The folks at Chow lightened them up by roasting them in the oven for a quick and easy snack without sacrificing any flavor. Try them out at your next cocktail party, and don’t be put off by the amount of garlic—roasting sweetens and mellows..."

Ingredients: granulated sugar, kosher salt...

"This comes from an astonishingly talented chef, Pablo Jacinto, who is from the Oaxaca region of Mexico. He calls this MOLE DE LA SUEGRA , Mother-In-Law's Mole. The recipe is in two parts, but you could easily separate them. They are fabulous as regular tostadas, or miniature ones for appetizers, tostaditas. They can be made ahead, and assembled..."

Ingredients: cilantro, cloves, ground cumin...

"Grilled corn on the cob is a popular street food throughout Mexico. Special carts equipped with charcoal burners, a small wash tub, and condiment jars are peddled (literally) throughout the neighborhoods with the vendors shouting "Elotes" Some of the best corn-on-the-cob I have eaten!"

Ingredients: ground cumin, cooking spray...

"These nuts improve with standing. The first time I put several in my mouth, I was left with a three alarm fire for hours! I've calmed these down quite a bit. This recipe was adapted from a 1972 Sunset cookbook."

Ingredients: serrano chilies, kosher salt...

"This is a very different way to make chicken wings. I hope you like it as much as I do."

Ingredients: Spanish onions, crushed tomatoes...