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Venezuela — Hallacas
Venezuelans celebrate Christmas with hallacas, a food that been eaten since colonial times and is symbolic of the meeting of several cultures. The dish is a mix of indigenous ingredients (corn meal and onions), European ingredients (raisins and almonds), and African ingredients (smoked plantain leaves). Learn how to make them, here.
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VIDEO: Chicken Quesadillas
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!