If you're looking for something to add a little zing to your usual Thanksgiving menu, this Chilied Corn makes a great addition to a delicious Mexican meal or as an addition to your Thanksgiving menu. Sweet kernels of corn with the added heat and flavor of serrano chile and roasted red chile make a great replacement for the North American classic- green bean casserole. A sprinkle of cumin and a few dashes of chile powder round out this delicious veggie side dish.

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This rich and creamy Pumpkin Soup is a wonderful starter for any meal and it's filling enough to be a meal on it's own. Add this delicious and flavorful soup to your Thanksgiving menu as a perfect starter. Traditional seasonings of garlic, cumin and oregano add authentic warm flavors to this fall recipe. Top it off with a warm and crusty Bolillo for the perfect addition to this savory pumpkin soup.

Corn tortillas fresh off of the comal or griddle are soft and chewy, unlike the stiff and dry store-bought versions. This recipe for Corn Tortillas is quick and easy and will make all of your tortilla-based dishes (such as tacos, or enchiladas) taste better. Or you can add a Mexican flavor to your Thanksgiving with the addition of fresh corn tortillas instead of dinner rolls. One of the first new-world crops was corn, so they will fit right in with the turkey and squash.

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 Sopes Toppings Ideas and you can also make up your own toppings. Here is a great recipe for the actual Sopes Dough 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.