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Elote Cafe - Sedona, AZ
The slogan for this Sedona-area Mexican restaurant is "Cuisine inspired by the markets of Mexico." Indeed, here you can expect to find traditional Mexican dishes enhanced with modern flourishes. The menu marries Southern Mexican dishes with American Southwest flavors, using local, seasonal ingredients. If you're a tequila or mezcal fan, you'll love exploring the extensive bar selection and can even opt to taste several at once if you order a flight. Reservations are a must.
Get this: Start with the namesake dish elote, fire-roasted corn with spicy mayo, lime and cotija cheese. Mains to try include the 14-hour smoked brisket enchiladas, buffalo short rib mole poblano and the slow-roasted duck carnitas.
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These quick and easy chicken quesadillas are the perfect, last-minute family dinner!
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup of chives, chopped
- 1 tsp. of Mexican spice mix
- 4 Tortillas
- Cheddar
- Salt, to taste
METHOD:
- Put shredded chicken breast, tomato sauce, chives, and mexican spice mix in a bowl and mix together.
- Lay out the tortillas. Place a slice of cheddar in the center, and cover with the chicken mix.
- Fold up tortillas, and heat in a frying pan until golden.
- Enjoy!