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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 Dishes That Aren't Actually Mexican

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

What The Heck Is An Empanada?

These humble hand pies are the perfect combo of savory filling and flaky crust. We share some history, and two recipes for you to try!

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.

Top 10 Dishes with Tortillas

Nowadays around 94% of the Mexican population consume tortillas in one way or another.

13 Best Things To Order At A Mexican Restaurant, According To Nutritionists

A giant plate of cheese-smothered nachos topped off with sour cream, refried beans, enchilada sauce, and globs of guacamole is sexy, sure, but you may not feel so hot a few hours after eating it.

A Guide to American Taco Styles

The world of tacos is hardly defined, as its elements are always evolving. Here's a snapshot of what tacos in America look like today.

Moving Into A Casita

Casita derives its name from the Spanish language meaning a cottage. Casita is a separate dwelling or a small house separate from the main house. A casita can be used for home offices, guest house, teenage suite, art studio, rental unit, a small home business or just a getaway space. Casitas usually have a full

Healthy Huevos Rancheros Are a Thing You Need in Your Life, Stat

The following post was originally featured on The Whole Tara and was written by Tara Milhem, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Latina.It's not a proper

16 Restaurant Dishes Made Healthy

Plan A Meal And We'll Reveal Which "Pitch Perfect" Character You Are

An Oddly Shaped Attic Apartment Somehow Fits 3 Roommates

The awkward attic has small windows, weird ceiling angles and a tiny kitchen, but coming up with solutions has been a fun challenge.

From Cultural Appropriation to Appreciation, What Do Tacos have to Do with It?

What do Rachel Dolezal and the ethnic foodie scene have in common?

What Is the Difference Between a Burrito and an Enchilada?

When eating at a Mexican restaurant, it's easy to be overwhelmed by the vast array of menu options. There are just so many amazing combinations of beans, meat, and cheese, after all. Maybe you've got it narrowed down to two choices—a burrito and an enchilada. While both entrees are wrapped in tortillas and taste delicious, what exactly separates the two? It turns out there are a variety of factors and ingredients that come into play. Let's examine them allWhile there are many…

10 Ways To Make Tacos

Mi Tierra Healing Arts

Enjoy a relaxing, healing massage, intuitive reading, or energy clearing. Utopia is located in the retreat casita nestled in the west end of the property, in a beautiful, serene environment. Utopia offers classes in self-awareness, healing movement, dancing, yoga, drum making, chi gong and other healing arts. Schedule your experience or wellness event and customized mini retreats for small groups.

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