Mexican Desserts: Explained
Posted onIn the mood for something scrumptious? It is often hard to resist a traditional Mexican dessert! Whether it is fried, sugary, or both, Mexican desserts are the sweetest!
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Mexican Wedding Reception Ideas
Posted onA wedding reception is a celebration of love. In Mexican culture, the celebration of love is the most meaningful celebration of all, and is worthy of an extraordinary fiesta. With marriage being such a sacred affair, a wedding reception is supposed to be the ultimate party. Whether you are Mexican or not, the elements of […]
Chiles en Nogada Recipe
Posted onThe month of August for Mexicans is the celebration of two important historical figures. On August 15th the country celebrates the Assumption of the Virgin Mary with processions. And on August 26th, Mexicans celebrate the Feast of San Agustín. On this day it is customary to make chiles en nogada. This Mexican meal is not easy […]
White Queso Dip Recipe
Posted onThe most popular food item found at a party is dip. Almost every birthday, cookout, and holiday celebration has a dip for you to dunk your chips in.
Non-Alcoholic Mexican Drinks to Make This Summer
Posted onWhen people think of Mexican cuisine, they generally think of margaritas. People might even think of mojitos and sangrias, even though they are not technically Mexican drinks. All of these alcoholic drinks are delicious, but sometimes on a hot summer day, you just want a cold refreshing drink that does not contain alcohol. Margaritas, mojitos, […]
3 World Cup Party Snacks
Posted onThe World Cup final is fast approaching and it’s almost time to start planning for the parties that come with the game. There are bound to be a lot of parties, so you need to make sure you have the best snacks to draw the crowd to your house to watch the game. Luckily, we’ve […]
How to Make Enchiladas
Posted onThe beginning of the enchilada dates far back to Mayan times. This tasty snack originated in Mexico, where the Aztecs would wrap tortillas around small fish or other small portions of meat. This ancient dishes’ name translates to “chili,” which comes from their original form sold as Mexican street food. Originally, they were corn tortillas […]
Mexican Layered Dip Recipes to Spice Up Your Barbecue
Posted onThe summer months bring many things to celebrate. Graduations, birthdays, and national holidays are just a few events that call for a fiesta. The warm weather allows for these celebrations to be hosted outside at a backyard barbecue. Nothing brings friends and family together like grilling up some food to enjoy, but before you even turn […]
How to Throw the Best Cinco de Mayo Bash
Posted onCinco de Mayo is a traditional Mexican holiday that has been celebrated since 1862. It commemorates Mexico’s defeat over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). While in Mexico, the celebration of the holiday is relatively tame, Mexican-Americans have begun to use it as a way to celebrate their heritage and […]
Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Posted onThe poblano pepper is quite common in Mexican cuisine, since it originated in Puebla, Mexico.