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Dia De Los Muertos
This year, our intern Stephanie tells the story of how her family celebrates this important Mexican holiday.
October 29, 2020
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How to make chile powder from scratch
Each chile has its own unique flavor and heat, and together two chiles can combine to bring all new levels of flavor and spice in a powder.
October 19, 2020
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Don Juan’s Hot Spiced Hot Toddy
A Hot Toddy is a mixed drink that taps into some of our favorite spices and promises to be a crowd pleaser.
October 14, 2020
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Don Juan’s Smoky Chipotle Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you have never mixed heat and sweet, you might consider it counterintuitive to add the smoky medium heat of chipotle chiles to chocolate chips, but don’t knock it ‘till you try it.
This delicious snack is a Southwestern classic.
October 7, 2020
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Don Juan Chiles Homemade Cold Brew
In recent years, many have opted to trade in their morning hot brewed cup of coffee for a cup of iced coffee. The bravest among us have gone all the way up to cold brew, a hyper-concentrated form of coffee that promises to keep your eyes open on a long meeting day.
Not to mention, with 24 hours to brew, cold brew coffee picks up a lot more flavor than regular coffee, letting you appreciate parts of the bean that you never knew were there.
September 30, 2020
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How to make Mexican Pinwheels in the Microwave
Pasta de rudea, also known as Mexican Pinwheels, are a delicious traditional snack sold in street markets around Mexico and enjoyed in homes around the country and world. Who knew that they were also the perfect complement to the modern innovation of the microwave? It turns out that they can be made quickly and much healthier by simply throwing them in the microwave for a minute. Without any oil on them from being fried, they are a delicious treat that is perfectly complimented by a mix of lemon juice and whatever spice mix suits your fancy. (Our cajun spice mix works great)
Whether you grew up in the Hispanic tradition and enjoyed making this snack, or if you are simply looking for something fun and new, Mexican Pinwheels are the best, fastest snack you have never heard of.
September 22, 2020
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Cozy Fall Evenings Jewish-Style Chicken Noodle Soup
This is a staple of Eastern European Jewish cuisine – many families have their own prized recipes, tried and tweaked through experience. That is exactly how this recipe came to be.
September 15, 2020
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The Don’s Fit-For-Fall Pumpkin Spice Mix
Nothing brings in the season quite like the hearty flavors of pumpkin spice mix. These can be perfectly added to almost anything, from a warm cup of cinnamon tea to the perfect pumpkin pie – we will leave it to you and your imagination to add our beloved pumpkin spice mix to whatever you think could use it.
September 9, 2020
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The Don’s Signature Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken is an iconic dish worldwide, and needs no introduction. The Don’s recipe will take what you know about a classic chicken grill and take it somewhere totally new (and much spicier!)
June 15, 2020
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Delicious Guaranteed-to-Please Afternoon Champurrado
Although rarely seen on menus in the U.S., this delicious hot masa-based chocolate drink is a beloved staple in Mexico.
This is a great, simple delicacy that goes a long way and makes for a fun filled afternoon beverage that makes tea seem like a bore.
May 20, 2020
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Horchata
Horchata uses long-grain white rice and water paired with cinnamon to get it a fantastic balanced and refreshing taste.
June 26, 2019
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How do you Rehydrate Dried Chiles?
Guajillo Chile California Chile Negro Pasilla Chile Chipotle Chile Ancho Pasilla Chile Morita Chile Pulla Chile Chile Pasado Dried chiles are a huge staple to
May 9, 2019
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Loaded Nachos
Not only are nachos a great guilty pleasure meal, they’re also a great appetizer at any get together. Whether you’re doing a build your own nacho bar, or a meticulously crafted tower of loaded nacho goodness, people will be happy.
May 1, 2019
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Michelada
The hallmarks of a good Michelada (in addition to the Mexican lager beer) are a salt and chile powder-rimmed glass, Clamato juice, lime juice, worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and some hot sauce.
May 1, 2019
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Guacamole
How can you not love Guacamole? It goes with literally everything under the sun. Chips and guac? Yes. Guacamole on toast? Yes. Licking the bowl
April 29, 2019
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Mexican Rice
When people think of Mexican cuisine, often it’s some sort of meat paired with rice, beans, and a tortilla on the side. It’s a filling
April 29, 2019