A traditional recipe for patties from the state of Sonora in Northern Mexico, calls for a sweet concoction of pumpkin and sweet potato as filling … Click on image for more
Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Patties
Category: Mexican Cuisine
Pan de Muerto – Day of the Dead Bread
Pan de muerto (literally, bread of the dead) is a sweet bread that is almost always included in Day of the Dead offerings, and traditionally eaten on November 2nd. It is fashioned in a round shape which may represent the natural and endless cycle of life and death, and decorated with small pieces of the same dough to symbolize bones and tears … Click on image for more
Pumpkin in Syrup – A Sweet Offering for the Day of the Dead
“Calabaza en tacha” a syrupy treat of winter squash (such as pumpkin) and spices, is a traditional dish for Day of the Dead offerings, and to enjoy at home during the season … Click on image for more
Tacos de Birria and Spicy Salsa
A very popular way to serve birria, especially in restaurants, or to use leftovers, is to make tacos with the meat, and doctor the sauce to serve as a broth on the side. Of course, a fiery chile de árbol salsa is the perfect complement to this meal … Click on image for more
Jalapeños en Escabeche – Preserving the Harvest
Spanish recipes usually involve meat, especially fish; Mexican cooks not only adopted these recipes, but extended their use to New World ingredients, most notably in this brilliant example with jalapeño peppers and any vegetables available from a bumper crop (either from one’s backyard or the market) … Click on image for more
My Slice of Mexico 