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Tortillas can be found at any Mexican feast, but they can also be found in most American pantries as well. Americans use tortillas not only to create Mexican dishes, but to also create American meals as well. Here are just ten ways you can use this Mexican staple.

In the old days, eating low carb meant saying goodbye to sandwiches and Mexican food. Times have changed, and now there are several to choose from. So how do these low carb wraps and tortillas stack up?

In America, we have used tortillas to create Tex-Mex dishes, but it wasn't until a few years ago that this Mexican staple became very popular in American cuisine. Today, we use tortillas in a variety of different dishes that are prepared throughout the day.

There's no tortilla quite as yummy as a tortilla made from scratch and cooked fresh just moments before it enters your mouth. Here's how you can make delicious tortillas right in your own home...

For over 500 years, naturally affordable, low-fat and gluten-free corn tortillas have graced dinner tables. This classic Mexican foodstuff requires only corn flour, salt, and water, and you can make it without any special equipment or skill.

Homemade flour tortillas, perfectly grilled and seasoned taco fillings, and microbrews made Davanza's one of my favorite stops at Sundance Film Festival. I was thrilled to learn they have three locations in Utah, including Salt Lake City.

If mexican food is your favorite type of food you might think that this would be very difficult. However, it is very possible to to get great tasting low carb food from places that are famous for tortillas, rice, and beans.

Mexican food is a popular meal choice in many households. Coriander, tomatoes, avocados, rice, limes, and tortillas are just a few of the staple ingredients required to prepare fresh fajitas, tacos, guacamole and salsa. But how can you make healthier Mexican food?

Tortillas are so versatile--they can be used in so many ways. Here are my favorite snacks and ideas for using tortillas.

Tortillas prepared on site and an ornate birthday sombrero make this downtown Silver Spring restaurant special.

Avoid temptation but still eat the Mexican way in Guanajuato. Tips on healthy foods like corn tortillas and avocados, eating less but adventurously, and healthy Guanajuato restaurants.

Nacho Cheese Chicken Soup is a great chilly weather main entree. Add tortilla chips, a green salad, and easy-to-make Fried Tortilla Treat for a filling meal.

Authentic Mexican cuisine, cruises, culture... welcome to Miami during Cinco de Mayo!

The Bishop Arts District in Dallas, Texas, is home to some of the city's best restaurants. Families, couples, professionals, and students all have a place to meet and eat in the District.

Whether you are looking for Country Western Music, Arts and Culture, or just a taste of the West, Austin has it all!

In Mexico City you will become aware of the hundreds of taco stands that inhabit every street corner and intersection of the city, and it will only be a matter of time before you are tempted to try one. But before you do you should know two things.

Southwestern cuisine can be found in restaurants in South Texas where many dishes are indigenous to the area, including San Antonio and the Hill Country.

Vegan or not, here are some delicious meals to try if you are phasing meat out of your kosher repertoire.

The Cheesy Gordita Crunch is a tasty concoction with many similarities to other Taco Bell food. Unfortunately, this offering is not available at all locations, and its price varies slightly where it is available.

La Cabaña Salvadoreña, an eatery that serves an assortment of well-prepared Central American fare, is just the kind of unassuming food establishment that Ruth Reichl advocates to find room for within the stuffy world of French-dominated fine cuisine.

After shopping for kitchen appliances, I now understand the need for efficiency as well as storage-friendly gadgets.

Super Bowl parties don't have to be hard on your waistline. Here are some recipes that are high in flavor and low in calories.

There are many Mexican restaurants in every section of Greater San Antonio easily accessible from main roadways.

While fast food will never be the best option, it remains so convenient and inexpensive that it's worth considering how a trip to Taco Bell can be modified with healthier eating choices.

While there are many examples of companies that create entire advertising campaigns for the Hispanic market, an even greater number directly translate print ads into Spanish, but do not re-photograph models or create Hispanic-friendly backgrounds.

As part of an ongoing weight management program, I invite you to read the following outlined steps for a better way to begin eating and living a healthier, safter lifestyle.

Stop in Fort Collins for a meal or a drink, and you'll discover that Colorado offers indoor as well as outdoor fun.

Pros: the food, the service, the ambience. Cons: limited street parking, metered. The Bottom Line: Best place for Mexican food in Gloucester, MA

Living in a town, you find fast food restaurants that you like and others that you know to avoid. In Santa Maria, CA I can name three that you should definitely avoid. I'll follow that up with three that you can't go wrong with.

It can be challenging to create safe meals for those on a gluten-free diet, especially for those new to this lifestyle. Here are some ideas that use ingredients available at your favorite grocer.

When you're in the mood for some great-tasting ethnic fare in a casual setting, Petaluma has no shortage of terrific restaurants to choose from.

Eating can be a highlight of your Mexican vacation. Avocados and peanuts roasted in the shell can even add to your health. Sharing a rich dish like enchiladas is an option. Guanajuato offers a half dozen restaurants where you can eat wisely but well.

A review of three dining establishments in Albuquerque serving traditional New Mexican foods.

If your luxury vacation to a Mexican beach includes all meals, you can sample a wide range of food and still maintain a healthy eating style. Tips on what to avoid, but more importantly, what to consider, from avocados to a few bites of tamarind pie.

I moved to San Antonio six months ago. At first I wanted to leave, but San Antonio has really grown on me. Here's why I think San Antonio, Texas truly is a wonderful and underrated city.

There are many fine Mexican restaurants scattered throughout St. Louis, but if you are looking for authentic, then the Cherokee district has the best....

Mexican fare is brimming with history that dates back to the 1500s. Here is the history and uses of common Mexican food ingredients, from Chihuahua Cheese to Habaneros.

Many people fall in love with Tucson's sunsets, its mountain views and its laid-back way of life. Tucson attracts lovers of the outdoors, history, culture and much more.

To give newcomers a bit of context, I'll give a description of some of the types of Mexican food with examples of restaurants from the southern New Mexico/Texas and northern Mexican border area.

Lunch refuels our bodies and replaces nutrients so we can continue to work effectively and efficiently. Lunch box lunches are an easy way to provide healthy school lunch alternatives for your child.

Looking for something new for dinner tonight? If you're in Atlanta, Georgia, you may be in luck. There are a number of ethnic markets in the city that sell specialty foods that you and your family may want to try.

Planning a party can be somewhat challenging, and hosting a get-together where all vegetarian food is served may be even more demanding-if you don't have the right recipes, or aren't quite sure how to present vegetarian food.

Learn to stock up on basic groceries for your pantry and you will always have what you need to cook quick and inexpensive homemade meals for your family. Use these tips and recipes to save yourself time and money.

Seaside San Carlos is an ideal setting for retirement. Social clubs and professional services offer a happy lifestyle and good health care support. Art galleries, Community Theater, fishing, golf, boating and diving lend a very pleasant atmosphere.

National pride runs deep in Mexico year-round but overflows during the Independence Day festivities. Many Mexicans visit Dolores Hidalgo, San Miguel de Allende, and Guanajuato where the first significant battles of the war took place.

If you're looking for a place to retire that has great weather, a low cost of living, lots of culture and plenty of things to do - Las Cruces, New Mexico might be the right place for you.

Some advice, tips, and recipes for cooking while hiking in the backcountry.

This article gives a week of easy recipes as well as a complete shopping list to make dinner time a little less stressful.

Ensenada, Mexico, is located a short 90-minute drive from San Diego on the Baja California Peninsula. Don't let it's sleepy fishing village appearance fool you--Ensenada offers plenty of action and lots of fun in the sun.