Across
- 4. A hearty stew with meat, seafood, and vegetables, thickened with a roux.
- 6. A staple in soul food, often cooked with smoked meat.
- 7. Grilled meat served with tortillas and vegetables.
- 11. A fresh salsa made with tomatoes, onions, and cilantro.
- 12. A starchy fruit often fried and served as a side dish.
- 15. Pastries filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables.
- 17. A smoked and dried jalapeño pepper.
- 18. A Creole dish with rice, meat, and vegetables.
- 19. Slow-cooked, tender pork, often served in tacos.
- 20. A traditional Mexican soup made with hominy and meat.
Down
- 1. A creamy fruit used in guacamole.
- 2. Spanish for cheese, often used in Mexican dishes.
- 3. A rich, dark sauce made with chocolate and chili peppers.
- 5. A spicy sausage used in Creole cooking.
- 8. Masa dough filled with meat or vegetables, wrapped in corn husks and steamed.
- 9. Mexican street corn, often grilled and topped with cheese and spices.
- 10. A sweet, crumbly bread often served with soul food.
- 13. Crispy tortillas topped with various ingredients.
- 14. A sauce made from tomatoes, onions, and chili peppers.
- 16. A fresh herb commonly used in Mexican cuisine.