Mexican Snacks to Watch the Olympics London 2012

The Olympics are in full swing and the Mexican Delegation is giving its best effort. They need our support to ensure their successes are resounding. So every time we watch their performances on television, why not do it with a hundred percent Mexican snack. Here are some recipe ideas to enjoy Mexico's participation in the Olympics and to create a totally local atmosphere. (we recommend clicking on the recipe title for more detailed preparation) Shrimp Tostadas This shrimp tostadas recipe is a perfect snack. They are prepared with lime, green onion, cilantro, mango, serrano chili, and a bit of yogurt. Easy and light. Gratinated Enchiladas Enchiladas are a traditional Mexican dish. You will love this gratinated enchiladas recipe. Chicken and Potato Flautas Flautas are a very tasty and filling dish. They are named because they resemble flautas tacos. This flautas recipe is with a filling of chicken and potato; you can also find more filling ideas in the tips section. Banana and Bean Quesadilla Homemade quesadillas are delicious, and this new combination of plantain and bean will turn out spectacular. Mole sauce is a great accompaniment. Cheese Quesadilla with Guacamole Homemade quesadillas are a true delight. This cheese quesadilla recipe is very easy to make and pairs well with guacamole. Homemade Flour Tortillas Homemade flour tortillas to accompany all your Mexican dishes. Melted Cheese with Chorizo and Strips Delicious melted cheese snack prepared with chorizo or strips. Melted cheese is usually served on clay pots, accompanied by flour tortillas and a spicy sauce. Cuitlacoche Crepes with Poblano Sauce A fusion of French and Mexican cuisine, crepes with cuitlacoche. Prepared with a creamy poblano chili sauce and served gratin with delicious Chihuahua cheese. Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Light Cheese A recipe for poblano peppers stuffed with panela cheese and light cream cheese in a tomato sauce. Ideal for a light and tasty dinner. Poblano Tinga Poblano Tinga is a typical Mexican dish made with shredded meat in a tomato sauce, with chorizo and a hint of chipotle flavor. Serve with Milpa Real Tortillas and enjoy at lunchtime or during a family taquiza. Yucatecan Cochinita Pibil Cochinita pibil is a typical dish from the Yucatan region in Mexico. In ancient times, the Mayans cooked it in an underground oven; now it can be prepared in a conventional oven, allowing it to marinate overnight. It is served with onion sauce. Beef and Chorizo Alambre Alambre is a traditional way of eating meats and poultry in Mexico, where the meat is cooked along with onion, bell pepper, and other vegetables. This alambre recipe contains beef, chorizo, bell pepper, onion, and spices.