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Chelsie's Mexican Food Blog December 2005 Archive

By Chelsie Kenyon, About.com Guide to Mexican Food since 2005

You Don't Need a Tortilla Press... Learn How to Make Corn Tortillas Step-by-Step with Pictures

Thursday December 29, 2005
Sometimes you need to see each step to really understand how to do it. Just reading the steps may not be enough. Take a look at how ... Read More

Menudo, The Ultimate Comfort Soup

Wednesday December 28, 2005
After a long night of bringing in the New Year, you will need to bring yourself a big bowl of steaming hot Menudo. This authentic Mexican soup is well-known for ... Read More

Top New Year's Party Drinks and New Year's Appetizers

Tuesday December 27, 2005
New Years is right around the corner and it's time to start making plans for the big night. If you're having a big bash then you might be interested ... Read More

Mexican Appetizers- Chips, Salsa, Guacamole and More

Friday December 23, 2005
While you're making that big Christmas dinner, you need to keep everyone's hunger at bay. Set out a big bowl of crunchy Corn Chips, or some unique Plantain Chips ... Read More

Drinks for your Festivities- Lime Margaritas and More

Friday December 23, 2005
It's holiday party season and you are going to need to keep your guests hydrated. Margaritas top almost everyone's favorite list and this recipe for Lime Margaritas is a ... Read More

Burritos- How to Fold and Filling Ideas

Monday December 19, 2005
A great lesson on How to Fold a Burrito, including an extra fold that ensures your burrito fillings will stay put. There is a picture for each step so you ... Read More

Champurrado- Mexican Hot Chocolate Drink

Friday December 16, 2005
When you are needing a comforting, warm beverage try a mug of Champurrado, a thick, rich beverage using Mexican chocolate and sometimes flavored with a tiny bit of anise. Mexican ... Read More

Nixtamal for Tamales, Tortillas and Hominy

Wednesday December 14, 2005
Do you enjoy the freshest ingredients possible? Then you will want to try making your own fresh Nixtamal . Don't let the unusual name scare you. It is ... Read More

Arroz con Leche- Sweet Rice Pudding

Tuesday December 13, 2005
If you're looking for a thick, rich, comforting dish, this Arroz con Leche is just what you need. Rice is simmered with whole and condensed milk then flavored with ... Read More

Piloncillo- Mexican Sugar

Friday December 9, 2005
This Mexican sugar adds a delicious brown sugar flavor to any dish you add it to. Piloncillo is an unrefined sugar that has been pressed into cones and is used to ... Read More

A Fruit Cake Alternative- Rosca de Reyes or "Three King's Bread"

Wednesday December 7, 2005
Posadas begins on December 16th and celebrates Mary and Josephs search for shelter in Bethlehem. Candlelight processions are held in many cities and end at various nativity scenes. ... Read More

#1 Mexican Holiday Recipe- Tamales

Monday December 5, 2005
It's that time of year when families gather together and spend a lot of time in the kitchen preparing wonderful dishes and holiday feasts. In Mexico Tamales are ... Read More

Top Holiday Recipes

Thursday December 1, 2005
Are you looking for something to jazz up your menu this holiday season? Maybe something you've never tried before, or maybe a new take on your old favorite? ... Read More

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