The Appetizer finalists for the 2022 Cal-Mex Invitational

Chad Clevenger

Recipe: La Menonita en El Molcajete

Description: La Menonita en El Molcajete is headlined by a tortilla-crusted, fried piece of Real California Queso Menonita, served alongside fresh salsa verde and presented in an authentic Mexican Molcajete.

Featured Cheeses:

  • Menonita
Cal Mex Appetizer Chad

Victoria Elizondo

Recipe: Tres Quesos Potosinas

Description: Tres Quesos Potosinas is inspired by three Real California Cheeses – Queso Fresco, Requeson and Enchilado – each added as a rich filling inside a handmade corn tortilla. Topped with chiles, shredded lettuce, and diced tomatoes, the dish is then finished with Real California Cotija and Mexican crema.

Featured Cheeses:

  • Enchilado
  • Queso Fresco
  • Requeson
  • Mexican Crema
  • Cotija
Cal Mex Appetizer Victoria
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