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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…

13 Mexican Dishes You Should Be Ordering but Aren't

Tacos are everything... but they also aren't everything.

13 Dishes That Aren't Actually Mexican

So you're totally convinced that your dinner last night was an original Mexican recipe? Think again.

How to Make Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)

Chef Richard Sandoval of Maya Mexican Restaurant in New York shares with us his recipe for Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding), the perfect dessert for the coming holidays.

Mexican food is healthy? Forget what you think you know

The Mexican food we know and love is about as authentic as American Chinese food. Just as thick sauces, peanuts or frying crop up rarely in China, the Mexican food that Dos Caminos chef Ivy Stark saw on a recent trip south of the border didn’t feature many of the ingredients we expect“I want to dispel the myth that melted cheese and sour cream are authentic Mexican food,” she says.Cheese, in fact, is a rarity — she found none in central…

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…

10 Healthiest Choices at the Mexican Restaurant Nearby Your Work or Home

Not sure what to order at the Mexican restaurant nearby your work or home? Try these nutritionists' tips and tricks for what healthy dishes to order and what to avoid.

16 Restaurant Dishes Made Healthy

These Himalayan Salt Ice Cubes Will Make Your Margarita Taste Even Better

For Indian Restaurants In NYC, What Does “Fine Dining” Really Mean Anymore?

Upscale Indian restaurants are moving past white tablecloths and spinning their own version of Indian food as a sincere, personal experience.

Healthy Menu Navigator: Mexican

What should you steer clear of besides the unlimited tortilla chips? Nutritionist Heather Bauer explains.

Healthy Mexican Food To Order at Restaurants

Nutritionists reveal healthy Mexican food options to eat at any Mexican restaurant. Be sure to order one of these picks if you're trying to lose weight.

19 Ways to Spot a Fake Mexican Restaurant

If there's a Mucho Mas Grande Burrito on the menu, run for the border.

Why Mexican Wine Is No Longer a Restaurant Novelty

Mexico has been a hot topic in the wine world. But these restaurants are betting on our neighbors to the south and showing Mexican wine is no passing trend.

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…

Staying at Rancho La Puerta Feels Like You Died and Went to Fitness Heaven

Before wellness retreats were even a thing, there was Rancho La Puerta. Located in the desert of Tecate, Baja California, Mexico, the Ranch — as it's

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