Menu: A Warming Mexican Dinner

The sprinkling of smoky, lightly spicy chiles throughout these Mexican dishes warms and brightens the dinner table. From a hearty chicken and potato stew to freshly fried churros and thick hot chocolate, enjoy a flavorful meal that's the perfect antidote to the chill of mid-winter.

The Menu

More About This Menu

The savory dishes in this menu benefit from advance preparation. The chiles rellenos can be prepped, stuffed, and kept in the refrigerator until ready to fry. The chicken and potato stew can be prepared beforehand and reheated before serving; likewise with the red rice. Churros and hot chocolate, on the other hand, are best made on the spot.
Bread is rarely made at home in Mexico; instead, hop off to a panadería or supermarket to find bolillos to accompany your stew.
Be sure to check out our Mexican Pantry for a crash course in the ingredients and equipment essential to Mexican cooking, and where to find them.
For more hearty, cool-weather meal ideas, see our collection of chicken stews and our gallery of eight Mexican soups »
Although traditionally a summer drink, horchata can also be served warm and makes an excellent complement to the spicy dishes in this menu. This horchata blanca works equally well as a refreshing beverage to accompany the meal or as a warming dessert.