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Christmas Recipes |
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Foods for a Christmas
in the Tradition of Mexico
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Mexican Christmas foods are steeped in tradition and
family togetherness. Many recipes require long hours of multiple family members
working together in the kitchen. Others can be easily put together beforehand to
allow for more family time on Christmas day. Choose any of the following to
start your traditional Christmas this year!
- Easy
Chile Rellenos
- Start your morning with a simple and delicious dish to
accompany the unwrapping of the gifts without giving the kids a sugar high.
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- Cheese
Fondue with Tequila
- Fondue is party friendly because it is low maintenance
once you create it. Sit back and enjoy your company.
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- Almendrado
de Pollo
- This main dish in a simple mole can be prepared ahead
of time.
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- Tamales
- Any tamales are a winner for the holidays. Spend a day
bonding while you steam up dinner.
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- Mole
- This complex dish needs an occasion like the holidays
to justify the time. it will be worth it.
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- Mochos
- This bread is influenced by French settlers and
provides an unusual contrast to a Mexican meal.
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- Arroz
con Espinacas
- This Oaxacan dish is a starchy rice with spinach.
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- Calabacitas
- Beans are too expected, try this squash side dish
instead.
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- Capirotada
- This rich bread pudding is a perfect cap to a meal or
late night treat.
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- Helado
de Higos y Mezcal
- Fig and mezcal ice cream feeds your inner child.
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