Tacos, a beloved staple of Mexican cuisine, have transcended their humble origins to become a worldwide culinary sensation. This journey from street food to gourmet dining illustrates not only the adaptability of this dish but also the diverse cultural influences that have shaped its evolution. The popularity of tacos surged in the 1960s and 70s, […]
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From Broth To Bowl: Regional Variations Of Mexican Menudo
Menudo is a quintessential Mexican soup that has evolved into multiple regional variations, each with its own unique flavor profile and historical significance. This traditional dish is known for its base ingredient, tripe, and its rich, flavorful broth. It is one of Mexico’s most traditional recipes just like Caldo de Res – Mexican Beef Stew […]
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Instant Pot Pozole Rojo – Red Pozole
Pozole has a deep history in Mexico, dating back to pre-Hispanic times. It was considered a sacred dish by the Aztecs and other indigenous groups in Mexico, as corn was a crop of great importance. The dish has evolved over the centuries, with different regions of Mexico creating their own variations. Pozole is a meal mainly […]
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Red Pork and Chicken Pozole
A traditional Mexican style soup made of pork and chicken with the intoxicating aromas of oregano, cumin garlic, bay leaf, onion and garlic. It’s red in color due to the dried ancho chiles and has dots of yellow for the hominy. As a matter of fact, the key ingredient in this hearty Mexican style soup […]
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Michoacán-Style Pork Tostadas & Quesadillas
Michoacán a providence or state of Mexico boarders the Pacific ocean to its west and boarders the states of Jalisco to the north and Guerrero to the south. Michoacán is often called the soul of Mexico, and it’s cuisine is considered Mexico’s “soul food.” Map Of Mexico Showing State Of Michoacán Michoacán is famous for […]
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Mexican Chorizo With Eggs
Mexican chorizo is a pork sausage that is intensely-flavored. It is a favorite breakfast food in Mexico and areas of the United States with a Mexican population. Mexican chorizo is not to be confused with Spanish chorizo. Chorizo from Mexico is purchased raw and uncooked, as shown in the image below. Read More About Cooking […]
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Southwestern Style Chicken Quesadillas
The quesadilla is a regional favorite in the southwestern part of the United States, which includes Arizona and Mew Mexico among a few others states.
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The Roots Of Mexican Cuisine
Before the Mexican cuisine of today, the Aztec nation a Mesoamerican culture that flourished in central Mexico in the post-classic period from 1300 to 1521 drove the gastronomy. The foods they grew and foraged for included chilies, elderberries, tomatoes, chocolate, cassava or yuca, honey, salt, tropical fruits like guavas, papayas and avocados. The most important […]
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Cooking With A Molcajete
A molcajete is the ultimate Latin cooking tool and can be traced back to the Pre-Columbian era. Today it is still a fundamental part of Mexican identity and culture. The molcajete is a basic kitchen utensil in almost every Mexican home. According to the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), the term “molcajete” comes […]
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How to Make Fresh Guacamole with a Molcajete
The secret to the best guacamole – Starting with a paste made with cilantro, chilli and onion made with a mortar and pestle or a molcajete as it is called in Mexico. Then mix that paste with a little salt and mashed avocados. You can even throw in some diced tomatoes. Like with this Authentic […]
