BiscochitoNew Mexico’s traditional cookie.

BurritoA flour tortilla wrapped around a filling of beans, meat, or both with grated cheese and chile sauce on top.

CalabacitasZucchini.

ChicosCooked sweet-corn kernels that have been dried in the sun.

EmpanaditaA deep-fried mincemeat turnover.

EnchiladasA cornmeal tortilla, either blue or yellow corn, wrapped around or layered with meat, chicken, or cheese, and covered with red or green chile sauce.

FrijolesBeans (usually pinto beans).

Frijoles refritosCooked pinto beans that have been refried.

HuevosEggs.

PiÑon nutsThe nuts from the cones of the piÑon tree.

PosoleWhite corn kernels that have been treated with lime to soften the kernel’s tough outer skin to facilitate cooking; hominy.

QuelitesSpinach, including wild spinach.

SopaipillasA deep-fried bread that puffs up to resemble small pillows.

TacoA corn tortilla that has been deep fried, folded in half to hold meat, cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes.

TamaleThick masa harina paste wrapped around a red chile sauce with pork meat filling enclosed in corn husks and steamed before eating.