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Sugar Skulls
If you've ever wanted to know how to make those unique Mexican Candy Skulls, you can learn how with this picture tutorial.
Easy Spanish Rice
Fabulous recipe for Spanish Rice. Easy to follow instructions get you great results.
Tres Leches Cake
This traditional Mexican cake recipe translates as "three milks." It is sweet, moist and delicious.
How to Make Chile Relleno
All the tips you need to make a delicious Chile Relleno.
Tamales
Learn how to make tamales from start to finish. Recipes for dough, suggested fillings and how to wrap and cook them.
Easy Flan
This simple flan recipe is a great end to any meal. The creamy caramel sauce over the silky custard is a real treat.
Day of the Dead
Learn more about this holiday. Includes customs, traditions and recipes.
Mexican Menu Ideas
Don't bother mixing and matching. Find everything you need from starters to desserts in this choice of Mexican Menus.
Chile Verde- Chicken or Pork
A authentic stew made with tomatillos and green chiles. Serve on a chilly day to warm up.
How to Make Enchiladas
Learn to make enchiladas with pictures to show you how.
How to Make Salsa
Making salsa at home is easy! Follow these simple steps to make your own.
Green Chile Recipes
A wonderful selection of recipes to use green chiles in.
Beef Empanada Filling
This flavorful, authentic filling makes wonderful empanadas. Try this recipe for a great meal or snack.
Apple Empanadas
A sweet pastry-like snack stuffed with a sweet apple filling.
Pan de Muerto
This lightly sweet bread is a delicious addition to any Las Dias de Las Muertas (Day of the Dead) offering or celebration.
Albondigas
This light broth with meatballs and veggies makes a great meal with some flour tortillas on the side.
Arroz con Leche
A sweet rice dessert flavored with cinnamon and raisins.
Pan Dulce
A chewy, lightly sweetened Mexican bread topped with a sweet, decorative topping.
Halloween Sweets and Treats
Halloween treat recipes from around About.com
Easy Enchiladas
What a great way to bring a little taste of Mexico to your table. This recipe for enchiladas is simple and can be on the table in 30 minutes! Come find out how easy enchilada's can be!
Candy Skulls
A fun treat to make with your kids or for your next party. They also make great Halloween candy.
Tamale Dough
A great, easy and fun recipe for tamale dough. Also find a great selection of tamale filling ideas.
Chile Rellenos Step-By-Step
In-depth, step-by-step instructions for how to make chile rellenos.
Flour Tortillas
Why buy them? You can make them at home for a true authentic taste. Just like fresh bread, they will fill your home with fresh baked aroma. Perfect for tacos and burritos, come check out this recipe!
Posole
A hearty Mexican soup with pork and hominy. Onions and roasted chiles give this dish an auththentic taste.
Tamale Fillings
Great ideas for filling your tamale. Also includes tamale dough and how to wrap them.
Basic Chile Sauce
A simple recipe for a traditional chile sauce. Use red or green chiles depending on the dish you will be using it in or on.
Shrimp Ceviche
Wonderful recipe for a shrimp ceviche inspired by Puero Vallarta. Make this for your next fiesta or for a snack. And it's low-fat too!
Is it a Flauta or a Taquito?
How do you tell the difference between a Flauta and a Taquito?
Chocolate Coffins and Skulls
A fun addition to any Day of the Dead celebration. Also great for Halloween.
Candied Pumpkin
A new recipe for pumpkin cooked with brown sugar. A great alternative to yams.
Mexican Wedding Cakes (Cookies
A lovely, delicate cookie perfect for any celebration or just for a snack. These Mexican Wedding Cakes are airy, crunchy and flavored with roasted pecans and rolled in powdered sugar. They are also known as Wedding Cakes, Pecan Balls, Russian Tea Cakes, Snowballs, Pecan Sandies and Swedish Tea Cakes.
Chicken Enchiladas Suiza
This chicken enchiladas are stuffed with green chiles, chicken, spinach and cheese and topped with a creamy white suiza sauce.
Chicken Enchiladas Verde
A tangy verde chile sauce is used to coat the tortillas and add a great flavor to this dish and cheese adds more flavor and texture.
Birria Family Recipe
Bring the taste of authentic Mexico to your table tonight with this recipe for birria. You can use pork, beef, goat or lamb.
Horchata
A traditional Mexican drink for all ages. A milky looking beverage made with rice and flavored with
Atole
A thick, warm drink made with masa and sweetened with cinnamon and brown sugar.
Mexican Pizza
Pizza is found all over the world in many forms. Try this Mexican style pizza for a unique version of an old favorite.
Refried beans
A great companion to any Mexican entree- refried beans. Learn how to make them with this easy recipe.
How To Roast Chiles
Learn how to roast chiles for use in your favorite recipes.
Chile Colorado
A delicious stew of beef and dried red chiles.
How to Fold a Burrito
Burrito Folding 101. It's easier than you think. Find out how to fold a burrito and what to put in it. Never make a bad burrito again. Come check out these techniques and recipes.
Salsa Verde
A tangy, mild salsa with tons of flavor. Great wherever you may use salsa such as tacos, corn chips or burritos. It also makes a zesty low-fat salad dressing.
Quick Basic Salsa
A great basic salsa for any occasion. Wonderful on tacos, in burritos or with your favorite tortilla chips.
Bunuelos
A crunchy crispy dessert to satisfy all of your cravings at once. Enjoy them after a great meal or as an afternoon snack.
How to Wrap a Tamale
Learn how to wrap a tamale with these step by step descriptions
Sugar Skulls made by Readers Elvira and Doris
Sugar Skulls made by Readers Elvira and Doris
Queso Dip
A wonderful cheese dip perfect for dipping tortilla chips or vegetables in.
Non-Alcoholic Cool Drinks
Cool off with one of these delicious drinks.
Empanada Dough
A flaky crispy crust is necessary for a great empanada. Try this recipe for great results.
Heating Tortillas
A frequently asked question about how to heat tortillas without making them stiff and dry. Check out the answer for softer tortillas.
Introduction to Mexican Food
Learn to cook Mexican style. Check out some brief history of spices, techniques and cooking methods then try a recipe for dinner tonight. You're sure to find what your looking for!
Champurrado
A lovely Mexican hot chocolate infused with subtle flavors of anise and piloncillo. It is thickened with masa and a special tool called a molinillo is used to add froth.
Bolillos
A great bread for making tortas, or mexican sandwiches. Crusty on the outside and soft on the inside. Serve fresh out of the oven for maximum flavor and freshness.
Carnitas
A slow-cooked pork that is shredded or cut into chunks and then fried to give it a crispy outer layer. Great for tacos or tortas.
Sopaipillas
A delicious puff pastry dessert traditionally served with honey for dipping.
Savory Sopes
This recipe for little masa patties topped with a choice of fillings make a great meal, snack or appetizer.
Epazote
Find out about this common Mexican spice and how to use it.
Aqua Fresca
Cool down on a hot summer day with this delicious "fresh water" with fruit.
The Flavors of Mexico
Learn about the essential spices and flavoring used when cooking Mexican cuisine. From Oregano to cocoa learn how these seasonings are used.
Mexican Cheeses
Information on different varieties of Mexican cheeses, including fresh cheese and melting cheese.
Chicken Rojo
A rich flavorful chicken dish with a red sauce made with chile, broiled tomatos, onions, garlic and an unusual ingredient.
Alternate Burrito Folding
This is similar to the standard way of folding a burrito, but one extra fold ensures your fillings stay tucked where they should be.
Sweet Potatoes
A delicious Mexican sweet potato dish made with honey and butter.
Adobo Sauce
A great sauce for simmering beef, chicken or pork. Also used to can chipotle chiles.
Simple Guacamole
This recipe for guacamole is full of texture and flavor and is a perfect appetizer served with chips.
Easy Corn Tortillas
A perfect place for your taco fillings or to accompany your favorite mexican stew or soup such as chile verde or posole.
Capirotada
A Mexican bread-pudding with apples, raisins and cinnamon.
Seed and Dice a Tomato
Learn how to seed a dice a tomato in one procedure. Your beautifully diced tomatoes will be perfect for salsas and salad toppings.
Mango Salsa
Maybe you've heard of this unique salsa or you've already tried it. Here is a great recipe to unfurl the layer of tropical flavors.
Machaca Con Huevos
A recipe for a hearty breakfast including meat and eggs will keep you satisfied until lunchtime.
Breakfast Enchiladas
An unusual recipe that works for breakfast or brunch.
Top Fall Recipes
A selection of delicious and satisfying Mexican recipes that will warm you up on a chilly day.
Holiday Recipes
These menu and appetizer ideas are traditional holiday fare in Mexico.
Ingredients of Mexico
How do you get that authentic Mexican flavor in your meal? By using the right ingredients, of course. Read about ingredients commonly used in Mexican cuisine and try one of the recipes.
Spicy Pickled Carrots
These are just like the ones they serve at your favorite Mexican restaurant. Adjust the amount of jalapenos to change the heat level.
Menudo
A wonderfully rich stew of tripe, hominy and chile. Purported to be a great cure for hangovers.
Chiles En Nogada
A creamy, colorful main dish using the Mexican flag for a palette. The green chile represents the green, the creamy walnut sauce represents the white, and the pomegranate sprinkled on top for the red.
Make Nixtamal
Instead of using masa harina, try making corn tortillas and tamale dough using fresh masa.
Huevos Rancheros
A hearty, satisfying breakfast of eggs, salsa and corn tortillas.
Arroz Rojo
A flavorful rice dish made with red chiles and garlic.
Mariscos
A translation and definition of this ingredient
Plantains con Crema
A delicious way to end your meal- Plantains, cream and berries. The Plaintain melts in your mouth while the cream sweetens your palate and the berries give you a contrast of flavor. Try it tonight!
Chilied Corn
A simple recipe that you can serve with dinner tonight. Change the way you make corn.
Seasoned Ground Beef
A quick and easy seasoning great for tacos, burritos, salads and more.
Strawberry-Lime "Blenderitas"
A super easy way to make a whole batch of fruity magaritas at once.
Burrito Fillings
Can't figure out what to put in your burrito? Try one of these combinations for a great result every time.
Gordita
A thick tortilla which is split and typically filled with thick, hearty stews.
Easy Breakfast Burrito
The simple flavors in this breakfast burrito are just enough to wake up your taste buds and it's filling enough to last you through lunchtime.
Shredded Beef
A great recipe and technique for shredded beef. Great for tacos, burritos and enchiladas.
Dia De Los Muertos Sugar Skulls
A collection of pictures of hand-made sugar skulls for "Day of the Dead" celebrations.
Appetizer Platter
A simple way to present a selection of Mexican appetizers
Carne Asada
Great on the grill as a steak or fajitas.
Leftover Turkey Recipes
Need to use up that extra turkey? Here are some recipe ideas to help.
School Lunch Ideas
A list of fun and different ideas for school lunches. They are also great for picnics.
Pork Tamalitos
These tasty mini tamales are a favorite among children and adults alike. They make great appetizers and food for traveling.
Lime Margaritas
Once you make this fresh and flavorful margarita you'll never go back to store-bought mix again! Enjoy the flavors of lime and tequila in this super cool summer refresher.
All-Purpose Mexican Seasoning
Delicious and zesty, it makes a perfect seasoning for all meats or anywhere that you want that authentic Mexican flavor.
Mexican Omelet
Wondering what to fill your omelet with? Find out here as well as find information how to make an omelet.
Cajeta- Milk Candy
A thick, sweet candy, almost like caramel and very simple to make. It is usually used as a topping for ice cream or a filling for cakes and candies. Also known as dulce de leche.
Step-By-Step Corn Tortillas
Learn how to make home-made corn tortillas. They are soft, pliable and more flavorful than the store-bought versions.
Black Beans
An alternative to refried beans. Makes a great side dish or a meal.
Basic Chilaquiles
This simple breakfast dish makes great use of old stale tortilla chips.
Carne Asada Tacos
A wonderful, traditional taco made with carne asada and corn tortillas. The tortillas are not fried, just warmed.
Quick Quesadillas
These quesadillas are simple to make and taste great. Filled with melting cheese, onions and peppers they make a great snack or a meal.
Chapulines
A lovely chapuline recipe from the state of Oaxaca.
Pibil Pollo
A wonderful chicken dish often consumed in the Yucutan. This recipe uses banana leaves and bitter orange which are easily found in a Latin market.
Taco Salad
This is not your average salad and its flavorful combination of textures is too good to pass up.
Picadillo
A delicious and rich dish made with ground beef, tomato sauce, olives and seasonings. Potatoes are often added as well.
Arroz con Frijoles Negra
A lovely combination of your two favorite Mexican staples, black beans and rice. When combined together, they each bring out eachothers flavors.
Turkey Empanada Filling
A unique recipe featuring turkey, raisins, and seasonings inside a crispy dough shell.
Colorful Sugar Skulls
A collection of festively decorated sugar skulls.
Hot Salsa
This recipe is extremely hot, yet flavorful. If you can handle the heat, you will be coming back for more.
Chile and Cheese Flautas
These are perfect for a snack or a main dish. They also make great party appetizers. Stuffed with green chiles and jack cheese they will be a hit with everyone.
Mexican White Rice
This recipe imparts flavor and aroma to plain white rice. The optional addition of vegetables makes it even more flavorful.
Mexican Quiche
A spicy and flavorful version of the traditional quiche. Easy to make and even easier to eat.
Bean and Cheese Quesadilla
A quick and easy snack or meal. And you can make these delicious quesadillas on one pan.
Breakfast Tacos
Who doesn't love tacos? Now you can have them for breakfast too!
Spanish Rice Step-by-Step
Learn to make Spanish Rice with a step-by-step tutorial with pictures.
How to Seed and Dice a Tomato
How to remove the seeds from the flesh and then dice your tomato in one easy procedure.
Jumil
A little "Stinkbug" caught and eaten live or used in other dishes in a small Mexican town called Taxco.
Nachos
A cheesy, crunchy snack or meal sure to satisfy your cravings.
Virgin Pomegranate Sangria
A delicious and refreshing, this unusual version of a Spanish drink is great for kids and anyone who who doesn't consume alcohol.
Cooking Methods
What a great way to learn about Mexican food. Read about how it has been prepared in the past, to how it is prepared now.
30-Minute Mexican Meals
30-Minute Mexican Meals
Mexican Style Chicken Parmesan
Try this quick and easy twist on chicken parmesan, on the table in 30 minutes or less. This recipe uses cornmeal, chile sauce and cotija cheese instead of the usual chicken parmesan ingredients.
Crunchy Corn Tortilla Chips
Whne you need fresh corn tortilla chips, try this recipe. Crispy and flavorful, they are just like the kind you get at your favorite Mexican restaurant.
Plantain Chips
Plantains are a popular Mexican ingredient. In this recipe they are fried to make a chip. You can use these chips any way you would use a regular corn chip.
Enselada Fresca
Makes a great appetizer, meal or snack.
Low-Fat and Mexican Cuisine
You can still enjoy Mexican food while staying on your low-fat diet. There are plenty of recipes that are low or non-fat.
Cilantro Dressing
Liven up your usual side salad with this kick of flavor.
Fruits and Vegetables
A reference list of when fruits and vegetables are ripe and ready to eat.
Thanksgiving Recipes
Although Thanksgiving is a traditional North American Holiday, it is becoming more common to have non-traditional items on your dinner table. Try these Mexican recipes this year for an unforgettable menu.
Jalapeno Corn Cakes
A great way to start your morning out. Make this recipe for a delicious alternative to basic panckakes.
Biscochitos
Lovely anise flavored cookies usually shaped in a fleur de lis, however, other shapes can be used.
Mexican Stir-Fry
Tired of the same old recipes? Try this Mexican stir fry tonight for a great change of pace! Your diners will be asking for seconds and thirds!
Chile Lime Chicken
Juicy chicken with tangy lime and chile marinade- what could be better?
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Delicious chicken broth seasoned with cumin and chile powder and chock full of chicken and tortillas is a great way to start a meal or as a meal in itself.
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Give your chips something to dive into with this savory salsa. The corn gives it a subtley sweet flavor and black beans a change in texture.
Agua Fresca- Jamaica Hibiscus
A refreshing beverage to have any time. It is very simple to make and it can also be served hot.
Chorizo Pumpkin Soup
A warm and satisfying creamy soup with chunks of chorizo and onion.
Correct Spelling of Chiles
Ever wonder what the correct spelling of this Mexican staple is?
Sugar Skull for Day of the Dead
A collection of pictures of hand-made sugar skulls for "Day of the Dead" celebrations.
Traditional Fried Quesadillas
These golden brown, cheese-filled "quesadillas" are the perfect after school munchie or late-night snack.
Three Decorated Sugar Skulls
Sugar Skulls decorated for Day of the Dead
How to Fry Cheese
A quick delicious snack or appetizer and all you need is fresh Mexican cheese and a hot pan.
Rosca de Reyes
This Christmas bread, also known as "three kings bread" is wreath shaped and has a babay Jesus doll baked inside.

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