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What are the favorite Mexican beers?
What happens when a group of guys get together over hot chicken wings to do a beer taste test in San Miguel de Allende?
We find out all about the different Mexican beers, aside from those coming out of the most popular breweries in Mexico, Grupo Modelo and FEMSA. Click here for a full inventory of 7 different beer and see why this group of guys considers Mexicali the best national beer.
Did you know that chocolate originates from Mexico? Celebrate chocolate by taking the time to drizzle your strawberries today for a yummy Mexican treat.
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Clementine Sorbet
Clementines are now in season and are a great sweet tweet - and you know what that means…it’s time to make a dessert with them! Their size makes a healthy snack for anytime and an added spray of lemon juice rounds out the citrus flavor.
Serve them with a touch of frost from the freezer for the perfect winter treat.
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Here is a fabulous video that show you how to make your very own Mexican flautas. Check out this simple and authentic Mexican flautas recipe that from Chef Marcela Valladolid, author of “Mexican Made Easy,” that shows Mexican cooking 101 and how you can bring the fresh flavors of Mexico your table everyday.
For a Mexican twist, try adding a pinch of cayenne pepper instead of the mint. This recipe from a forkfulofnews is a perfect example of how you can pepper your pastries!
Vegan Mexican Sopes
This is a delicious option for a special dinner with friends and family or as a starter for your next Mexican fiesta menu. These Mexican sopes are a filling, nutritious way to enjoy vegan Mexican food. With a slightly thicker falafel-like base and a cute round shape, sopes are another cool option for making typical Mexican food dinner that isn’t tacos or burritos. You can also add meat if you want to spice it up even more.
Ingredients:
3 cups of GOYA® Masarica
3 cups of hot water
1 can (16 oz.) GOYA® Traditional Refried Beans
4 oz. white cheese, shredded
1 bottle (17 oz.) Salsa GOYA® (Verde, Taquera or Pico de Gallo)
2 cups of chopped lettuce
2 avocados, cut in slices
2 tomatoes, cut in slices
Directions:
1.Place 3 cups of masarica in a large bowl. Gradually add water, kneading until smooth. Divide the dough into 6 equal parts and form dough into small balls, about 5 or 6 inches in diameter. Place the dough on a paper towel and cover.2.Pat each ball into a 3 inch sope with raised edges. In a saucepan, heat a small amount of oil over medium-high heat. Cook the sopes on each side until golden brown, adding oil as needed to prevent the dough from sticking. Remove the sopes and allow them to cool.3.
Top with heated refried beans, shredded white cheese, lettuce, the salsa of your choice and avocado.
Recipe via Goya.com
