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MASTHEAD • Mexican Flavors 2023

TOP GEAR •

You’ll have an easier time cooking Mexican recipes with the proper tools. Yolanda Gutierrez (@Yoly), a California-based Allrecipes Allstar and Mexican cuisine ace, dishes on the must-have kitchen gear that helps her rock recipes.

STOCK UP •

Mexican food has a wide range of cultures infused in every bite. With 31 states plus the capitol city, Mexico produces a broad variety of culinary specialties. From dry staples such as rice and beans to fresh herbs and chiles, it’s easy to keep your pantry shelves stocked to make meals brimming with Mexican-inspired flavor.

BUENOS DIAS •

SPICE UP YOUR A.M. ROUTINE WITH THESE MEXICAN-STYLE MORNING MEALS. WITH HEARTY BAKES, SIZZLIN’ SKILLETS, AND SLURPABLE DRINKS, THERE’S A HUNGER-BUSTING BREAKFAST FOR EVERYONE.

IT’S TACO TIME •

YOU CAN ENJOY TACOS EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK WITH THESE TOP-RATED RECIPES FEATURING A VARIETY OF DELICIOUS FILLINGS AND TOPPERS.

HIT REFRESH •

COOL OFF WITH THESE HYDRATING SIPPERS. SPANISH FOR “FRESH WATER,” AGUA FRESCA IS WATER FLAVORED WITH FRUIT, VEGETABLES, OR SEEDS, AND SWEETENED WITH SUGAR.

WALKING ON SUNSHINE •

PERK UP YOUR PLATE—AND YOUR PITCHER—WITH BRIGHT, PUNCHY CITRUS. SWEETLY TART LEMONS, LIMES, ORANGES, AND MORE BALANCE AND BRIGHTEN THESE DISHES.

FIESTA TIME! •

GET THE PARTY STARTED WITH A BUFFET OF DIPS AND HANDHELD DELIGHTS. HEARTY CHICKEN EMPANADAS AND BEEF TAMALES, CINNAMON-DUSTED CHURROS, AND OVER-THE-TOP GUACS WILL KEEP GUESTS HAPPY AND FULL.

SALSA DANCE •

DIP, TOP, AND SCOOP AWAY WITH THESE FLAVORFUL CHUNKY SALSAS. PICK YOUR PARTNER: SWEET, FRUITY, SPICY—OR MAYBE A BIT OF EVERYTHING.

USE YOUR TOMAT(ILL)O •

TOMATOES AND TOMATILLOS ARE CENTRAL TO MANY MEXICAN DISHES. TOMATILLO MAY MEAN “LITTLE TOMATO” IN SPANISH, BUT THE FRUIT COMES FROM A SEPARATE PLANT. PUT THEIR DELICIOUSLY DIFFERENT FLAVORS TO WORK IN THESE RECIPES.

PICK SIDES •

SERVE UP ONE OF THESE TRIED-AND-TRUE DISHES ALONGSIDE YOUR FAVORITE MAIN. OR MIX AND MATCH THESE RECIPES TO MAKE THEM A MEAL.

PEP RALLY •

FEELIN’ FLAVOR FATIGUE? REIGNITE DINNER AROUND THE TABLE WITH THESE CHILE-CENTRIC RECIPES.

DIG IN •

TURN TO PLANTS FOR DELICIOUS MEXICAN-STYLE FARE. THESE VEGETARIAN RECIPES ARE LOADED WITH BEANS, TOFU, AND VEGGIES—YOU WON’T MISS THE MEAT!

CHEERS TO MARGARITAS! •

SHAKE UP YOUR HAPPY HOUR MENU WITH A COLORFUL ARRAY OF MARGARITAS.

IN GOOD SPIRITS •

TEQUILA, KAHLÚA, AND MORE BRING OUT THE BEST IN THESE SAVORY DINNERS. USE POPULAR MEXICAN LIQUORS, WINES, AND BEERS TO MARINATE MEATS, INTENSIFY SAUCES, AND ADD DEPTH TO DISHES.

SWEET ON MEXICO •

WARM FLAVORS FROM CINNAMON, VANILLA, AND MORE ARE AT THE HEART OF THESE CRAVEABLE COOKIES, CAKES, PUDDINGS, AND CUSTARDS.

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