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Create a different kind of pizza with a flour tortilla as a base and Mexican taco filling as toppings.

Try cheesy chicken nachos to get acquainted with the Mexican in you.

A delicious cheese cake similar to the ones from the Cheesecake Factory.

A coffee milkshake is a more elaborate version of the coffee flavored milk that is so popular in Rhode Island.

If quinoa has to be an acquired taste for you, try these muffins at breakfast or snack time. This is a fun and savory way to incorporate super foods into your diet.

Use quinoa as you would use rice as it is done in this pilaf recipe. Quinoa is considered a super food because it is a protein rich seed that contains all the essential amino-acids. It is also a good source of iron and other minerals.

Serve with almond red sauce and jalapeño cream sauce. Prepare the sauces and reserve while cooking chimichangas. Traditional Mexican garnish such as shredded lettuce and cheese, sour cream, guacamole also go well with chimichangas.

A sample of simple Cajun cooking. The Cajun notes come from the seasoning and the way flavors are combined.