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Food and wine in Mexico, America, and Mexican food history

Classic flan

Calling flan a caramel custard is to do it an injustice. No mere pudding, this traditional Spanish dessert is the crème de la crème of sweets. Of course, not surprisingly, there are a hundred and one variations on the basic recipe. But sometimes the original is so much more than one can expect, to alter it is to approach cooking blasphemy.

Flan

A tasty, sweet and soft European tradition, now with a Central American twist as it is made with evaporated milk and baked.

Enchiladas

Enchiladas are filled and rolled tortillas covered in a spicy tomato sauce and cheese baked in the oven until the cheese melts. Enchiladas are one of the most versatile Mexican dishes because the filling can be virtually anything.