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History of Mexican food and Ingredients

A list of articles explaining the beginnings of Mexican food and how it came to be what it is today.
Cinco de Mayo
A history of the holiday complete with authentic recipes.
Dia de los Muertos "Day of the Dead"
Learn more about this holiday. Includes customs, traditions and recipes.
Cooking Methods of Mexico
Learn about the various ways of preparing an authentic Mexican meal from traditional to modern.
Flavors of Mexico
Learn about the essential spices and flavorings used when cooking Mexican cuisine. Many of them you may already be familiar with, but some may surprise you.
Ingredients of Mexico
How do you get that authentic Mexican flavor in your meal? By using the right ingredients, of course. Learn about the history of ingredients commonly used in Mexican cuisine.
Learn About Mexican Food
A good starting point for the beginner. A brief overview of information and recipes for Mexican food.
Basic Chile Sauce
A simple recipe for a traditional chile sauce. Use red or green chiles depending on the dish you will be using it in or on.

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