Day of the Dead

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What to Eat on Day of the Dead (Besides Sugar Skulls)

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday honoring deceased friends and family...

Food News

Day of the Dead Treats That Are Almost Too Pretty to Eat

Some of these Halloween treats are gorgeous and can be enjoyed any time of year, and some of the more...

Pork Mole Tamales

Fluffy masa dough surrounds shredded pork and a gently spiced chile sauce.

Mexican Pork Tamales Super Bowl Cinco de Mayo Day of the Dead Dairy Free Spices Appetizer Holidays Mole Main Dish Hard Eat: Bon Appétit!

Bean and Cheese Tamales

Pinto beans and queso fresco stuffed into tamale dough.

Beans Super Bowl Cinco de Mayo Day of the Dead Mexican Queso Fresco Gluten Free Vegetarian Dinner Appetizer Holidays DIY Weeknight Dinner Tamales Main Dish Hard Eat: Bon Appétit!

Mexican Sweet Tamales

Here the less common sweet tamales are made with cinnamon, anise seed, raisins, and pine nuts.

Cinco de Mayo Day of the Dead Mexican Dinner Party Gluten Free Holidays DIY Tamales From Scratch Medium Eat: Bon Appétit!

Pan de Muertos (Day of the Dead Bread)

A recipe for the yeasty sweet bread from Mexico.

Day of the Dead Mexican Baking Dessert Dinner Party Vegetarian Eggs Cakes Snack Bread Make Ahead Holidays Medium

Swiss Chard Tamales

Chopped greens, onions, and chiles mixed into tamale dough and steamed.

Chard Super Bowl Cinco de Mayo Day of the Dead Mexican Queso Fresco Gluten Free Dinner Appetizer Snack Holidays DIY Weeknight Dinner Tamales Vegetables Medium Eat: Bon Appétit!