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How to Make Mexican Tamales

I shied away from making tamales at home for the longest time, believing it was an undertaking so labor-intensive that it was only worth doing with the help of many, many extra hands. Turns out I was wrong—tamales, while requiring a small amount of assembly time, really aren't all that hard or time-consuming to make at all. After a few rounds of recipe testing, this version with three options for fillings will give you plenty of light, tender, airy, and incredibly flavor tamales…

Easy Chopped Mexican Salad

Ready in less than 10 minutes, this colorful, flavorful meal is perfect for nights when you don't feel like cooking.

How to Stock a Mexican Pantry: 14 Ingredients to Know and Love

The core items you'll need to get started making great Mexican food at home.

The Unhealthiest Dish You Can Order at a Mexican Restaurant—and What to Order Instead

Keep the flavor and ditch the fat when you make a healthier version.

Origin of Quesadilla

In this post, I’d like to talk about history or origins of quesadilla. Quesadillas are not only my but also one of Mexicans’ favorite simple snacks. Quesadilla is a ‘turnover’ made with fresh torti…

What The Heck Is An Empanada?

These humble hand pies are the perfect combo of savory filling and flaky crust. We share some history, and two recipes for you to try!

How to tell if restaurants are really serving organic food

With the explosion in popularity of organic food, it's no surprise restaurants want in.

More Guac Please: Healthy Hacks On Your Fave Mexican Dishes

Going out for your fave Mexican restaurant? Here’s how to nom out and stay healthy. Whether it’s homemade, out of a to-go window or artistically plated at your favorite upscale restaurant, there’s no denying that Mexican cuisine is pretty great. But sadly, double-sided fried tortillas and cheese-loaded quesadillas usually don’t cut it when it comes to making healthy food choices. Luckily, we’ve found a way for you to keep tacos and empanadas in your life — with a side of guac. Here’s what…

Discover Mexico's Little-Known Bread Culture

There’s pan dulce the food, and pan dulce the ritual.

16 Restaurant Dishes Made Healthy

The Regional Mexican Cuisine Movement: Not Just Tacos or Enchiladas

Not long ago, when people craved Mexican food in the U.S., they were thinking of the not-so-authentic, inexpensive versions of tacos, burritos, and nachos. Recently, however, chefs have begun focusing in on Mexico’s diverse range of cuisines to a ravenous audience, finding that there’s just as much love for mole and pozole as there is for quesadillas.

What Is The Difference Between Dry And Refrigerated Bakery Cases?

Every bakery or cafe serving desserts needs proper bakery cases, not only for displaying merchandise for the customers but also to prevent baked goods from perishing. As every business owner starts…

10 Mexican Foods That Are Healthy AF

Whether actually native to Mexico or just adopted by our culture, we rounded up the healthy staples your abuela made you that kick the sh*t out of kale and green juice when it comes to nutrition and sabor. RELATED: Hot, Hot, Hot: 5 Essential Spices for Mexican Cooking

Keep your tortilla chips. We’re into squash nachos.

They make a terrific fall/winter dish, and taste as great as they look.

Salted Caramel is back in the Bakery!

Salted Caramel is back at Sweet Carolina Cupcakes Bakery

Tacos 4 Life: Making a Difference One Taco at a Time

In the Central Arkansas area you may have heard of Tacos 4 Life, the Tex-Mex restaurant that gives a meal to a hungry child each time a meal is purchased.

Too Mexican, or Not Enough

Lupita Uribe was born in Mexico but she’s often asked ‘Why are you white?”