Día De Los Muertos celebrations
Explore the vibrant flavors and cultural richness of Día de los Muertos with this roundup of classic Day of the Dead recipes
Quick Summary: The Paloma is arguably Mexico’s most popular cocktail, even more so than the margarita. Made with tequila (or mezcal), fresh grapefruit juice, lime, and sparkling water. Light, refreshing, and slow carb friendly. Prep: 10 min | Serves: 1 Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients & Substitutions | How to Make It | More Mexican …
Quick Summary: Champurrado (chahm-poo-RAH-doh) is a thick, warming Mexican hot chocolate made with masa harina, Mexican chocolate, and piloncillo (or brown sugar). Traditional for Day of the Dead and Christmas, it’s often served alongside tamales. Prep: 15 min | Cook: 20 min | Serves: 8 Jump to: RECIPE | What is Champurrado? | Champurrado vs …
Quick Summary: Biscochitos (bee-sko-CHEE-tohs) are anise-and-orange-scented Mexican shortbread cookies dusted in cinnamon sugar, traditionally served during Christmas celebrations. The dough works with lard, butter, or shortening depending on your texture preference. Prep: 15 min + 30 min chill | Cook: 10 min | Makes: 36 cookies Jump to: RECIPE | | What are Biscochitos? | …
This pozole rojo comes from mi amiga from the Bajío region of Mexico. She taught me the traditional method: pork with bones simmered slowly, hominy added for that distinctive chewy texture, and a rojo sauce made from rehydrated dried chiles. Pozole is celebration food in Mexico, served at fiestas and family gatherings. The garnishes on …
Quick Summary: Traditional Mexican chile rellenos made with roasted poblano peppers stuffed with cheese, dipped in a light egg batter, lightly sauteed, and simmered in red tomato sauce. Includes step-by-step instructions for roasting and peeling peppers. Prep: 45 min | Cook: 30 min | Serves: 8 Jump to: RECIPE | What are Rellenos? | Best …
Quick Summary: Don’t throw out those pumpkin seeds. Boil, season, and roast them for a crunchy, healthy snack or garnish. This recipe uses smoked paprika and garlic, with Mexican spice variations including chile-lime and spicy seasonings. Works with any pumpkin or winter squash seeds. Prep: 15 min | Cook: 10-25 min | Makes: 6 servings …
Calabaza en Tacha (aka candied pumpkin) is one of the traditional treats served on Mexico’s Day of the Dead Celebration, “Dia de Muertos”. The flavor is similar to what is served in the US as candied yams or sweet potatoes, but the key ingredients to this Mexican recipe include piloncillo syrup, cinnamon sticks, orange peel …
Quick Summary: Traditional Mexican pork tamales with tender shredded pork in red chile sauce, wrapped in corn husks and steamed until the masa is perfectly set. This recipe simplifies the chile sauce with a homemade spice blend, and includes step-by-step photos and video for assembly. Prep: 45 min | Cook: 45 min + 60-90 min …
Quick Summary: A simplified approach to Mexican mole rojo using a fresh spice blend instead of roasting and rehydrating whole dried peppers. Achieves the complex, slightly chocolatey, gently spicy flavor of traditional mole in under an hour. Includes comparison of mole rojo vs mole poblano, tips for using pre-made mole sauce, and a DIY mole …
Quick Summary: Eggs baked in tangy Chile Verde sauce make a fast, low carb Mexican breakfast. Use store-bought sauce for a 10-minute meal or a homemade Verde sauce for deeper flavor. Prep: 5 min | Cook: 8 min | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE | Easiest Way to Bake Eggs | More Ideas for Using …
Quick Summary: One of the seven famous Oaxacan moles, simplified with a spice blend instead of hard-to-find chilhuacle amarillo peppers. Chicken simmered in broth with chayote and asparagus, topped with the bright, tangy yellow mole sauce. Low carb friendly. Includes DIY mole amarillo spice blend recipe. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 30 min | Serves: …
Quick Summary: A creamy Mexican flan made with cream cheese, heavy cream, and orange zest, using natural sugar substitutes. The caramel layer inverts onto the plate when served. Slow carb and keto friendly. Includes guidance on working with sugar substitutes in desserts. Prep: 20 min | Cook: 1 hour 10 min | Serves: 4 Jump …
Spiced Mexican coffee uses hot and smoky chile peppers along with cocoa and whipped cream and coffee to make a great drink for winter.
Refreshing Summer Drink of Horchata and Cinnamon Vanilla Spice Syrup. This is a DIY recipe that makes a great craft cocktail or a refreshing non-alcoholic drink