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Puebla style eggnog: Rompope by Karen Hursh Graber

This beverage was first made by the colonial-era nuns at the Convent of Santa Clara in Puebla, and the Santa Clara brand is still one of the most popular. It is fun and very easy to make at home. Unlik... read more

Sauteed apples and eggs: Huevos zacatlantecos by Karen Hursh Graber

After the Virgen de la Asuncion has been raised up from her bed of apples, a little bit every hour throughout the night, the faithful make their way home in the wee hours with bags of apples from her bed. This apple and egg dish is a traditional breakfast at this time of year. read more

Mexican custard dessert: Natillas by Karen Hursh Graber

This simple, classic Mexican dessert, based on a Spanish one, can be made with just a few staple ingredients found in any fridge and pantry. Ingredients 4 eggs, separated ¼ cup flour ... read more

Honey flan: Flan de miel by Karen Hursh Graber

Honey lovers get a double dose of honey flavor in this flan, because it uses honey instead of caramelized sugar in the glaze, as well as honey in the custard. read more

Honey spice bundt cake: Rosca de miel y especias by Karen Hursh Graber

This recipe contains ground flax seed, an ingredient once found only in health food stores here in Mexico, but now sold in supermarkets, called semilla de linaza. read more

Garlic and egg drop soup: Sopa de ajo by Karen Hursh Graber

This fragrant soup is frequently served in Central Mexico, particularly in Puebla. Made with homemade broth, it is both a comfort food and a home remedy for colds. Ingredients   1 head garlic... read more

Mexican style pickled eggs: Huevos en escabeche by Karen Hursh Graber

Quail eggs are very popular in México, and this is one of the most common ways of preparing them. They are often eaten during the cuaresma, or Lenten season, and make a nice appetizer or cocktail snac... read more

Eggs with chicken livers: Higaditos by Karen Hursh Graber

This dish is served in the Central Valley region of Oaxaca on the morning of big fiestas, especially weddings. For this reason, it is also called higaditos de boda, "little wedding livers." Though it i... read more

Seafood frittata: Torta de mariscos by Karen Hursh Graber

This dish takes advantage of Veracruz' abundant variety of seafood. It is quite adaptable, in that just about any other kind of seafood or fish can be added, including squid, shelled oysters, clams or ... read more

"Royal Eggs" custard dessert: Huevos reales by Karen Hursh Graber

This is typical of the desserts prepared in the Colonial-era convents, most of which have been handed down and made just as they were then. The fact that it is milk-free makes it a good dessert for tho... read more

Coffee flan: Flan de cafe by Karen Hursh Graber

This dessert comes from the Coatepec region of Veracruz. Instant espresso powder is a boon to the dessert maker, since it dissolves easily and has an intense flavor. Ingredients: For the caramel: ... read more

Sweet Potato Flan: Flan de Camote by Karen Hursh Graber

One of the reasons I like using sweet potatoes in dessert is that it really makes for a guilt-free experience when their nutritional properties are considered. Not many other dessert ingredients can cl... read more

Sweet Potato Pudding: Budín de Camote by Karen Hursh Graber

I first tasted this dish several years ago, prepared by Doña Gloria of the Hotel Bar Reforma in Cholula. It was the first time I had seen the purple-fleshed variety of sweet potatoes other than in the... read more

Mexican Dried Beef with Eggs: Machaca con Huevos by Karen Hursh Graber

The cattlemen of the north made meat easy to carry on the trail by drying it. Tastier than other versions of beef jerky, the meat is first marinated, then cooked, shredded and dried. It can be served i... read more

Vanilla Flan: Flan de Vainilla by Karen Hursh Graber

Considered one of the classic Mexican desserts, flan takes on a far more distinctive character when prepared using fragrant vanilla beans. This dessert should be made one day ahead of time and stored, ... read more

Huitlacoche Omelet: Omelette de huitlacoche by Karen Hursh Graber

This is a good dish for company brunch because the filling can be prepared in advance and the whole thing put together at the last minute. The following filling makes enough for four two-egg omelets. S... read more

Mexican Style Eggs: Huevos a la Mexicana by Ana María Flores Sánchez

Serves 2 Ingredients: 4 eggs 1 medium sized tomato, washed and diced 1/4 onion finely chopped 1 or 2 serrano peppers, chopped 1 Tbsp. butter 1 Tbsp. oil Salt to ta... read more

Oyster Mushroom Frittata: Tortilla de Huevo con Cazahuates by Karen Hursh Graber

Cazahuatenanacatl is the Nahuatl name for oyster mushrooms. While these delicious, meaty mushrooms may be difficult to pronounce in Nahuatl, they are very easy to eat in a variety of dishes. The follow... read more

Caramelized Milk Custard: Leche Quemada by Karen Hursh Graber

This stovetop custard is not as thick as one baked in the oven. It is no longer necessary to use a flaming wooden paddle to caramelize the surface, a process that can be successfully carried out using ... read more

Eggs In Green Salsa: Huevos Al Albañil by Karen Hursh Graber

Huevos al Albañil literally means "bricklayer's eggs", but I have yet to find anyone who can tell me the origin of the name. It is very popular as a brunch dish in Central Mexico, where the cool morni... read more

Ranch Style Eggs: Huevos Rancheros by Ana María Flores Sánchez

Serves 2 This dish is very poular among those who imbibed a bit too much the night before and find themselves paying the consequences the next morning (i.e. good cure for a hangover). It also makes fo... read more
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