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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…

Tacos de Canasta: How to Make the Perfect Potluck Taco

Tacos may not seem like the kind of food that you should assemble an hour before eating, which is why I've never thought of them as a particularly good potluck dish. But that's because, until recently, I'd never encountered tacos de canasta, a special variety of taco sold by bicycle vendors in Mexico that are made in advance and get better as they sit. This is the potluck taco you've been waiting for.

13 Dishes That Aren't Actually Mexican

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

Mom teaches her daughter how to properly fold a burrito in a viral video

Don't know how to fold a burrito? This adorable video will teach you the basics.

What Kind Of Hot Pepper Are You?

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

Why home-cooked food never tastes like restaurant food

16 Restaurant Dishes Made Healthy

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

10 Healthiest Choices at the Mexican Restaurant Nearby Your Work or Home

Not sure what to order at the Mexican restaurant nearby your work or home? Try these nutritionists' tips and tricks for what healthy dishes to order and what to avoid.

How to Make Pozole, Perfectly

An everything-you-need-to-know guide to the classic Mexican stew, complete with a cheater's hominy and a no-fail chile-toasting method.

How to Make Kickass Quesadillas

It's good to recognize your flaws, but it's also good to recognize your skills. If there's one thing I know I'm good at, it's making kickass quesadillas. Not authentic, not fancy, not gourmet; just tasty. I mean, let's be honest: You can microwave some pre-shredded cheese on a tortilla, fold it in half, and end up with something tasty. But I'm talking really frickin' tasty here.

The Regional Mexican Cuisine Movement: Not Just Tacos or Enchiladas

Not long ago, when people craved Mexican food in the U.S., they were thinking of the not-so-authentic, inexpensive versions of tacos, burritos, and nachos. Recently, however, chefs have begun focusing in on Mexico’s diverse range of cuisines to a ravenous audience, finding that there’s just as much love for mole and pozole as there is for quesadillas.

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…

These Himalayan Salt Ice Cubes Will Make Your Margarita Taste Even Better

It's tough to master Mexico’s special sauce — but well worth it

A festival in San Francisco shows off the vast variety of mole, the rich sauce for which every family in Mexico seems to have its own special recipe.

15 Snack Foods Every Mexican-American Grew Up Eating

Growing up Mexican-American has its advantages and disadvantages. One advantage: you get the best of both worlds when it comes to food. Enchiladas and Spaghetti. Takis and Cheetos. ¡Sponch! and Oreos. One disadvantage: all your non-Mexican friends think you’re loco, because you actually enjoy pouring chili-flavored powder into your mouth as a “snack.”