http://mexicanfood.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Mexican Food GuideSite. http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2009-10-29T12:13:05Z Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:13:05 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/11/03/sopes-masa-cakes-with-savory-toppings.htm <p><a href="http://mexicanfood.about.com/od/fiestaappetizers/r/SavorySopes.htm"><img src="http://z.about.com/d/mexicanfood/1/8/G/4/Sopeschanged.jpg" alt="Beef Sopes" width="180" height="130" align="right" border="0" /></a></p> <p>These little snacks are a versatile Mexican dish. They are flat disc of masa pressed about 1/2 inch high, 3-4 inches across and then fried. There are many <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/od/fiestaappetizers/a/sopestoppings.htm">Sopes Toppings Ideas </a> and you can also make up your own toppings. Here is a great recipe for the actual <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/od/fiestaappetizers/r/SavorySopes.htm">Sopes Dough</a> that will be the base for your toppings. You can make them really tiny for a fun finger-food, or a little larger to use as a main dish. <p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/11/03/sopes-masa-cakes-with-savory-toppings.htm">Sopes Masa Cakes with Savory Toppings</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/">About.com Mexican Food</a> on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 02:36:03.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/11/03/sopes-masa-cakes-with-savory-toppings.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/11/03/sopes-masa-cakes-with-savory-toppings.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://mexicanfood.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/11/03/sopes-masa-cakes-with-savory-toppings.htm&zItl=Sopes Masa Cakes with Savory Toppings">Email this</a></p> http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/11/03/sopes-masa-cakes-with-savory-toppings.htm Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:36:03 +0000 2009-11-03T02:36:03Z http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/29/history-of-sugar-skulls-and-how-to-make-them.htm <p><img src="http://z.about.com/d/mexicanfood/1/7/D/4/CIMsugarskullsclose.jpg" alt="Sugar Skulls" align="right" height="160" width="200"/></p> <p>Sugar skulls are a hot item for Dia de los Muertos whether you hand-craft them yourself, buy them pre-made or use sugar skull images to decorate with. Learn more about this festive Mexican fold art with this article on the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/od/history/a/SugarSkullHistory.htm?once=true&#038;">History of Sugar Skulls</a> and also learn how to make your own.</p> <p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/29/history-of-sugar-skulls-and-how-to-make-them.htm">History of Sugar Skulls and How to Make Them</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/">About.com Mexican Food</a> on Thursday, October 29th, 2009 at 12:13:05.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/29/history-of-sugar-skulls-and-how-to-make-them.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/29/history-of-sugar-skulls-and-how-to-make-them.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://mexicanfood.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/29/history-of-sugar-skulls-and-how-to-make-them.htm&zItl=History of Sugar Skulls and How to Make Them">Email this</a></p> http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/29/history-of-sugar-skulls-and-how-to-make-them.htm Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:13:05 +0000 2009-10-29T12:13:05Z http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/27/just-a-few-days-left-to-prepare-for-dia-de-los-muertos.htm <p><a href="http://mexicanfood.about.com/od/sweetsanddesserts/ss/candyskullhowto.htm"><img src="http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/mex-grocer_2077_3789110" alt="Decorated Sugar Skulls" hspace="5" align="right" border="0" width=170 height=200 /></a></p> <p>If you're running out of time to make <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/od/sweetsanddesserts/ss/candyskullhowto.htm">home made sugar skulls</a> you can purchase <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.mexgrocer.com/10069-7.html">pre-made skulls</a>. They are great to decorate your ofrenda with or even hand out to friends and family. Another option are these edible <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.mexgrocer.com/10069-a.html">pre-made amaranth skulls.</a> And for a wonderful finish to your Dia de los Muertos festivities, be sure to have some <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/od/sweetsanddesserts/r/pandemuerto.htm">Pan de Muerto</a> on hand. If you need it in a hurry try this <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/od/tortillasandbreads/fr/pandemuerto2.htm">Pan de Muerto from El Molina</a>.</p> <p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/27/just-a-few-days-left-to-prepare-for-dia-de-los-muertos.htm">Just a few days left to prepare for Dia de los Muertos!</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/">About.com Mexican Food</a> on Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 at 02:27:53.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/27/just-a-few-days-left-to-prepare-for-dia-de-los-muertos.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/27/just-a-few-days-left-to-prepare-for-dia-de-los-muertos.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://mexicanfood.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/27/just-a-few-days-left-to-prepare-for-dia-de-los-muertos.htm&zItl=Just a few days left to prepare for Dia de los Muertos!">Email this</a></p> http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/27/just-a-few-days-left-to-prepare-for-dia-de-los-muertos.htm Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:27:53 +0000 2009-10-27T02:27:53Z http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/22/calabasa-en-tacha-candied-pumpkin.htm <p>This recipe features fresh pumpkin that is slow-cooked until soft, then glazed with <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/od/mexicanfoodglossary/g/piloncillo.htm">piloncillo</a>. It is deliciously sweet and fat-free. Orange zest flavors the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/od/savorysides/r/candiedpumpkin.htm">Candied Pumpkin</a> to perfection and the cinnamon adds the perfect warmth for a wonderful fall dish. This dish is also used for <a href="http://mexicanfood.about.com/od/history/a/dayofthedead.htm"><i>Day of the Dead</i></a> celebrations and placed on the altars for the deceased spirits to enjoy.</p> <p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/22/calabasa-en-tacha-candied-pumpkin.htm">Calabasa En Tacha- Candied Pumpkin</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/">About.com Mexican Food</a> on Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 at 03:18:56.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/22/calabasa-en-tacha-candied-pumpkin.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/22/calabasa-en-tacha-candied-pumpkin.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://mexicanfood.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/22/calabasa-en-tacha-candied-pumpkin.htm&zItl=Calabasa En Tacha- Candied Pumpkin">Email this</a></p> http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/22/calabasa-en-tacha-candied-pumpkin.htm Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:18:56 +0000 2009-10-22T03:18:56Z http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/20/pepitas.htm <p><img src="http://z.about.com/d/mexicanfood/1/0/X/6/Pepitas.jpg" alt="Pepitas" align="right" border="0" hspace="5" height="170" width="200"/></p> <p>Don't throw out those seeds after you carve your pumpkin! Check out this recipe for <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/od/fiestaappetizers/r/pepitas.htm">Pepitas</a> and turn those slimy innards into a delicious and crunchy snack for the whole family to enjoy. And not only are they tasty, they're good for you too!</p> <p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/20/pepitas.htm">Pepitas- Roasted Pumpkin Seeds</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/">About.com Mexican Food</a> on Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 at 01:49:39.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/20/pepitas.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/20/pepitas.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://mexicanfood.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/20/pepitas.htm&zItl=Pepitas- Roasted Pumpkin Seeds">Email this</a></p> http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/20/pepitas.htm Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:49:39 +0000 2009-10-20T01:49:39Z http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/15/delicious-soups-and-stews-for-fall.htm <p><a href="<a href="http://mexicanfood.about.com/od/introtomexicanfood/tp/fallrecipes.htm"><img src="http://z.about.com/d/mexicanfood/1/0/T/3/colorado.jpg" alt="Albondigas" border="0" hspace="5" align="right" width="165" height="120" /></a></p> <p>As the weather starts to cool down, those warm and hearty recipes that might weigh you down during the hot summer months are starting to sound appealing again. Here are a selection of some of my favorite <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/od/introtomexicanfood/tp/fallrecipes.htm">Recipes for Fall</a> that bring out the best of the fall season with autumn ingredients like pumpkin, beans, chiles and apples. The list includes main dishes, side dishes and sweets. </p> <p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/15/delicious-soups-and-stews-for-fall.htm">Delicious Soups and Stews for Fall</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/">About.com Mexican Food</a> on Thursday, October 15th, 2009 at 03:40:54.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/15/delicious-soups-and-stews-for-fall.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/15/delicious-soups-and-stews-for-fall.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://mexicanfood.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/15/delicious-soups-and-stews-for-fall.htm&zItl=Delicious Soups and Stews for Fall">Email this</a></p> http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/15/delicious-soups-and-stews-for-fall.htm Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:40:54 +0000 2009-10-15T03:40:54Z http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/13/history-of-day-of-the-dead-and-recipes.htm <p>So is "Day of the Dead" one day, or two? Is it celebrated in October? What is "Day of the Dead" exactly? If you are have any questions about <em>Dia de Los Muertos</em> "Day of the Dead" then you can find the answers here in this informative <a href="http://mexicanfood.about.com/od/history/a/dayofthedead.htm"><i>article about Dia de los Muertos</i></a>. Read and learn the history behind this unique holiday and how to make your own altar and what recipes to make for the offerings.</p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/13/history-of-day-of-the-dead-and-recipes.htm">History of Day of the Dead and Recipes</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/">About.com Mexican Food</a> on Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 at 23:26:49.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/13/history-of-day-of-the-dead-and-recipes.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/13/history-of-day-of-the-dead-and-recipes.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://mexicanfood.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/13/history-of-day-of-the-dead-and-recipes.htm&zItl=History of Day of the Dead and Recipes">Email this</a></p> http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/13/history-of-day-of-the-dead-and-recipes.htm Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:26:49 +0000 2009-10-13T23:26:49Z http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/08/257292.htm <p><a href="http://mexicanfood.about.com/od/sweetsanddesserts/ht/chocolatecoffin.htm"><img src="http://z.about.com/d/mexicanfood/1/0/n/2/chocmold.jpg" alt="Chocolate skull molds" hspace="5" align="right" border="0" width="150 height="200" /></a> <p>Sugar Skulls are a traditional "Day of the Dead" candy, but <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/od/sweetsanddesserts/ht/chocolatecoffin.htm">Chocolate Coffins and Skulls</a> are also becoming more popular during the celebrations. All you really need are special chocolate and molds and then you can make them right at home in your kitchen. Kids will especially love to help make this fun treat that they can eat too. Adult supervision will be necessary to help with the heated chocolate to prevent burns and messes. Enjoy these chocolate treats for Halloween as well!</p> <p> _{Chocolate Skull Molds (c)2006 Reign Trading Co.}</p> <p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/08/257292.htm">Chocolate Coffins and Skulls</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/">About.com Mexican Food</a> on Thursday, October 8th, 2009 at 03:36:12.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/08/257292.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/08/257292.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://mexicanfood.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/08/257292.htm&zItl=Chocolate Coffins and Skulls">Email this</a></p> http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/08/257292.htm Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:36:12 +0000 2009-10-08T03:36:12Z http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/05/sugar-skulls-photo-gallery-2.htm <p><a href="http://mexicanfood.about.com/od/sweetsanddesserts/ss/candyskullhowto.htm"><img src="http://z.about.com/d/mexicanfood/1/0/Q/2/skull8.jpg" alt="Sugar skull" hspace="5" align="right" border="0" width=200 height=150 /></a></p> <p>Do you need a few ideas to help you get your Sugar Skulls decorated? Take a look through some beautifully decorated skulls made by other readers as well as myself and my family in this <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/od/toppicks/ig/Sugar-Skulls/">Sugar Skulls Photo Gallery.</a> While you browse through the photos, you are sure to come up with a few ideas.</p> <p> <strong>Please <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=mailto:mexicanfood.guide@about.com">e-mail me</a> pictures of your finished Sugar Skulls that I can add to the Sugar Skulls Gallery</p> <p></strong><br /> _{Decorating Sugar Skulls (c)2006 Chelsie Kenyon Licensed to About.com}</p> <p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/05/sugar-skulls-photo-gallery-2.htm">Sugar Skulls Photo Gallery </a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/">About.com Mexican Food</a> on Monday, October 5th, 2009 at 22:48:29.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/05/sugar-skulls-photo-gallery-2.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/05/sugar-skulls-photo-gallery-2.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://mexicanfood.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/05/sugar-skulls-photo-gallery-2.htm&zItl=Sugar Skulls Photo Gallery ">Email this</a></p> http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/05/sugar-skulls-photo-gallery-2.htm Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:48:29 +0000 2009-10-05T22:48:29Z http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/01/halloween-sweets-and-treats-from-around-about-com.htm <p><a href="http://mexicanfood.about.com/od/resources/a/halloweentreats.htm"><img src="http://z.about.com/d/candy/1/0/P/4/-/-/marz_fingers.jpg" alt="Marzipan Severed Fingers candy" hspace="5" align="right" border="0" width="140" height="140" /></a><br /> <a href="http://mexicanfood.about.com/od/sweetsanddesserts/ss/candyskullhowto.htm"><img src="http://z.about.com/d/mexicanfood/1/0/S/2/skull9.jpg" alt="Sugar Skulls" hspace="5" align="right" border="0" width="115" height="140" /></a><br /> <a href=http://mexicanfood.about.com/od/resources/a/halloweentreats.htm"><img src="http://z.about.com/d/busycooks/1/0/K/f/Halloweencupcakeslg.jpg" alt="Halloween Cupcakes" hspace="5" align="right" border="0" width="150" height="140" /></a></p> <p>Some of us food guides here at About.com have chosen our favorite Halloween sweets and treats recipes for the upcoming festivities. Check out this fun variety of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/od/resources/a/halloweentreats.htm">Halloween Treats</a> including my favorite- Sugar Skulls. But if crunchy spiders, candy fingers or dirt cupcakes are more your style, then we've got recipes for you too. After you choose a treat and make them, wrap up each treat separately to hand out to your friends and family, or make a big batch for your Halloween party. </p> <p> _{Photos (c)2007 to Elizabeth La Bau, Chelsie Kenyon and Linda Larsen licensed to About.com}</p> <p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/01/halloween-sweets-and-treats-from-around-about-com.htm">Halloween Sweets and Treats from around About.com</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/">About.com Mexican Food</a> on Thursday, October 1st, 2009 at 23:33:12.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/01/halloween-sweets-and-treats-from-around-about-com.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/01/halloween-sweets-and-treats-from-around-about-com.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://mexicanfood.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/01/halloween-sweets-and-treats-from-around-about-com.htm&zItl=Halloween Sweets and Treats from around About.com">Email this</a></p> http://mexicanfood.about.com/b/2009/10/01/halloween-sweets-and-treats-from-around-about-com.htm Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:33:12 +0000 2009-10-01T23:33:12Z