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During Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) on November 2, Latino families in the United States and Mexico remember relatives who have passed away by preparing the relative’s favorite foods. The holiday provides an opportunity to celebrate and incorporate many traditional, healthy Mexican eating patterns into American diets.
With staples like corn, beans, rice, milk products and plenty of fruits and vegetables, the traditional Mexican eating pattern has a very healthy base. Extend that healthy base by choosing fresh and natural foods instead of pre-packaged convenience foods with a week of recipes to celebrate culture.
Be sure to add these and other recipes to your family meal plan and shopping list.
Start with a festive family meal of Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas Verdes, Nopales (Cactus) Salad and Brown Rice Pudding. Enjoy other fresh and natural Mexican flavors throughout the week with recipes like Stuffed Zucchini, Flan with Fruit, Tangy Jalapeno Chicken and Mexican Rice.
FEATURED FAMILY MEAL LINKS
Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas Verdes
http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/82494
Nopales (Cactus) Salad
http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/82495
Brown Rice Pudding
http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/82496
Other Featured Recipes
Stuffed Zucchini
http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/82513
Flan with Fruit
http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/82505
Tangy Jalapeno Chicken
http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/82516
Mexican Rice
http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/82514
Photo Caption: Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas Verdes, Monica Montes, R.D. for Dairy Council of California.