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.

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 History of Sugar Skulls and also learn how to make your own.

If you're running out of time to make home made sugar skulls you can purchase pre-made skulls. They are great to decorate your ofrenda with or even hand out to friends and family. Another option are these edible pre-made amaranth skulls. And for a wonderful finish to your Dia de los Muertos festivities, be sure to have some Pan de Muerto on hand. If you need it in a hurry try this Pan de Muerto from El Molina.

This recipe features fresh pumpkin that is slow-cooked until soft, then glazed with piloncillo. It is deliciously sweet and fat-free. Orange zest flavors the Candied Pumpkin to perfection and the cinnamon adds the perfect warmth for a wonderful fall dish. This dish is also used for Day of the Dead celebrations and placed on the altars for the deceased spirits to enjoy.

Don't throw out those seeds after you carve your pumpkin! Check out this recipe for Pepitas 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!

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 Recipes for Fall 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.

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 Dia de Los Muertos "Day of the Dead" then you can find the answers here in this informative article about Dia de los Muertos. Read and learn the history behind this unique holiday and how to make your own altar and what recipes to make for the offerings.

Sugar Skulls are a traditional "Day of the Dead" candy, but Chocolate Coffins and Skulls 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!

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