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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…

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.

You have never actually eaten Mexican food

10 Things You Should be Buying at Your Local Mexican Grocery Store

If you're serious about your Mexican food, go past the ethnic food aisle and check out the local Mexican grocery store.

Mexican food is healthy? Forget what you think you know

The Mexican food we know and love is about as authentic as American Chinese food. Just as thick sauces, peanuts or frying crop up rarely in China, the Mexican food that Dos Caminos chef Ivy Stark saw on a recent trip south of the border didn’t feature many of the ingredients we expect“I want to dispel the myth that melted cheese and sour cream are authentic Mexican food,” she says.Cheese, in fact, is a rarity — she found none in central…

How to Eat Healthy at a Mexican Restaurant

The chips, margaritas, mounds of refried beans and rice... With Mexican cuisine, overdoing it seems unavoidable. But it's not impossible! Learn how.

The World's Most Expensive Taco Is Made With Gold Flake Tortillas

It's $25,000 of beef, caviar, and golden goodness at a gourmet Mexican restaurant in Cabo San Lucas.

You can Eat Low-Carb In a Mexican Restaurant

Low-carb Mexican eating is a cinch once you look past the tacos and enchiladas. Here's a guide to the Mexican restaurant menu, low-carb style.

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 Mexican Foods That Are Healthy AF

Whether actually native to Mexico or just adopted by our culture, we rounded up the healthy staples your abuela made you that kick the sh*t out of kale and green juice when it comes to nutrition and sabor. RELATED: Hot, Hot, Hot: 5 Essential Spices for Mexican Cooking

How to Make Honcho’s Salchipapas

Sub out your traditional chili cheese fries for a Peruvian delight

How To Make the Best Cheesy Quesadillas

Watch the video to learn how to make the best quesadillas at home.

A Taco Tale: History of the Taco

In this month's thebacklabel magazine we delved into the ways in which wine and tacos really aren't so different. Here you will find one of these pieces, but to stay up-to-date be sure to sign up f...

What's Healthier: Tacos or Burritos?

Making a choice between a taco or a burrito can be a tough choice. Take these nutritional tips and facts to help make a more healthy decision for dinner tonight.

Up Your Margarita Game With These 15 Simple Twists

Sure, a classic margarita is delicious, but take your drink to the next level with these twists.

Watch Chef Ray Garcia Reveal His Secret Tip to Making Better Enchiladas

Does he dare say they’re better than his mom used to make?

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.”