Exploring Ancient Mesoamerica on a Cooking Vacation in Mexico
Filed Under Destination Features, Travel Tips Mexico
We love each of our culinary vacations in Mexico. Mexican cuisine is one of our favorites here at TIK, and living in Chicago means we have access to some really fabulous Mexican eateries, from authentic little mom-and-pop shops to high-end gourmet restaurants. But let's face it - if you're traveling to Mexico, chances are you want to see more than just the inside of a kitchen. We can talk about… Read
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Recipe for Mexican Chiltomate Sauce
Filed Under Food History, Recipes Mexico
Do you know where tomatoes come from? They first grew in the western part of South America, and were subsequently cultivated by the Aztecs and Incas over a thousand years ago before being introduced into Europe during the Sixteenth Century. Hailing from Mexico's Yucatan region, Chiltomate is considered one of the world's oldest tomato sauces. It is both easy to make and delicious, and is traditionally served with grilled meats.… Read
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Chef Ana's Sopa de Lima
Filed Under Kitchen Tips, Recipes Mexico
In this recipe Chef Ana of our wonderful Hola Mexico culinary vacation offers a wonderful take on the popular Sopa de Lima, or "Lime Soup." Browse all of our cooking vacations. Sopa de Lima (Lime Soup) Serves 6. Prep time: 90 minutes (to make the broth) Cook time: 20 minutes Cook method: Simmer Ingredients 1 whole chicken breast with skin and bone 10 oz. of chicken feet, backs, or wings… Read
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Recipe for Chulibu'ul (Mayan Succotash)
Filed Under Food History, Recipes Mexico
This ancient Mayan recipe comes to us from Chef Mario and the late Chef David Sterling of Culinary Yucatan cooking vacation. It's a great option for a 4th of July cookout if you want an alternative to baked beans! Or, serve it as a side for a Mexican feast. The name, by the way, comes from the words "bu'ul" (bean) and "chul" (the process of scooping out the last bits… Read
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Chef David Sterling's Recipe for Chiles en Nogada
Filed Under Food History, Recipes, Special Occasions Mexico
Next Friday, September 16, the Mexicans will celebrate their independence day. (No, it's not celebrated on May 5!) The traditional dish for the day is the famous "chiles en nogada," or stuffed poblano chile pepper in walnut sauce. The colorful dish mimics the red, white, and green of the Mexican flag (much like Napoli's famous pizza Margherita echoes the colors of the Italian flag). Browse our cooking vacations in Mexico.… Read
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Pozole Rojo (Red Pozole with Pork)
Filed Under Destination Features, Food History, Recipes Mexico
Pozole is a traditional dish that you'll find throughout Mexico -- but the ingredients and preparation often varies from region to region, and even family to family. At its most basic, it's a soup or stew that's most often served on special occasions, like birthdays and holidays, and is typically either a white, green, or, as in the case of this dish, red. Like many other Mexican dishes, it also… Read
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