It's all in the salsas Mexicanas - that is, the type of Mexican salsa you use! You can use green or red salsa, which is what makes it Verdes or rojos. Chilaquiles Verdes (green chilaquiles recipe) uses green salsa made out of tomatillos, onions, jalapenos, and cilantro. Chilaquiles Rojos (red chilaquiles recipe) uses red salsa made out of tomatoes, onions, jalapeno, garlic, and cilantro. They are very similar dishes, so which type you make is up to you! You can make this recipe an easy Chilaquiles Verdes recipe simply by using green salsa instead of red.