Did You Know? Oldest winery in the Americas is in Parras de la Fuente, Mexico by Tony Burton

The oldest winery in the Americas is in Parras de la Fuente In Mexico, vineyards and wineries exist in several states, including Baja California, Sonora, Zacatecas, Querétaro, and Coahuila. Wine expe... read more

beverages Coahuila

Durango Beef Stew: Caldillo Duranguense by Karen Hursh Graber

This is probably the most famous dish to come from the state of Durango, and can be prepared with beef, pork, or the dried, shredded meat called machaca. If made with beef, a cut called bola, rum... read more

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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

eggs meat breakfast Chihuahua

Sweet And Sour Tomatillo Conserve: Tomates Verdes Encurtidos by Karen Hursh Graber

Visually, these remind me of the pickled green tomatoes that are nearly always on the table in New York's kosher delis. But the sweet-and-sour vinaigrette, with the addition of green chiles, makes them... read more

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Russian-Mexican Beef Soup: Caldo Ruso de Res by Karen Hursh Graber

This dish is obviously a holdover from the Mennonites' days as grain farmers in the Ukraine, with the distinctly Mexican additions of chile and tomato. The original recipe calls for the cut of beef cal... read more

vegetables meat main-dishes soups Chihuahua

Milk Candy: Jamoncillo de Leche by Karen Hursh Graber

This very typical regional sweet, resembling milk fudge, is sold all over Zacatecas. It should be made several hours or a day ahead and covered with plastic wrap. Ingredients: 1 quart whole m... read more

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Chihuahua Mennonite Meatball Soup: Caldo de Albondigas by Karen Hursh Graber

This meat-and-potatoes soup, along with a salad and bread or bolillos, could easily serve as a main meal. A friend who has to watch cholesterol makes the meatballs with ground chicken and uses half ... read more

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Zacatecas Style Enchiladas: Enchiladas Zacatecanos by Karen Hursh Graber

The word "zacatecano" used to describe a dish quite often indicates that it contains the combination of poblano chiles and cream. Ingredients: 12 corn tortillas vegetable oil as neces... read more

cheese pork masa main-dishes Zacatecas

Savory Braised Pork: Asado de Boda by Karen Hursh Graber

As its name implies, this dish is traditionally served at weddings. The addition of chocolate makes it reminiscent of mole poblano, but the depth of flavor is achieved with far fewer ingredients. On... read more

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Cheese Soup: Crema de Queso by Karen Hursh Graber

There are many versions of this soup, a specialty of the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua. Gouda cheese also works well in this recipe, which should be prepared immediately before serving. Ingredie... read more

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Chihuahua-Style Roast Turkey: Pavo al Horno Estilo Chihuahua by Karen Hursh Graber

Northern Mexico is the home of a large turkey industry. Recent years have seen the increase in birds known as doble pechuga - literally "double-breasted" - because of their high proportion of wh... read more

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Zacatecas Cowboy Stew: Puchero Vaquero de Zacatecas by Karen Hursh Graber

This stew, a product of Mexico's cattle ranches, originally utilized just about any part of the cow that was available, including the udders. It is a simple, tasty one-pot meal that reflects the lifest... read more

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Cheese and Guava Flan: Flan de Queso y Guayaba by Karen Hursh Graber

Guavas, being so plentiful in Aguascalientes, are used in several desserts. A common combination in Mexico is ate, a paste made with guava, quince, pears or other fruit, and cream cheese, served toge... read more

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Spanish Style Beef and Vegetable Stew: Chambarete Español by Karen Hursh Graber

Although classified under "soups," this is really a stew, served as a main course. A reflection of the European heritage of Aguascalientes, it is similar to the Spanish caldo gallego, which is also m... read more

vegetables meat main-dishes soups Aguascalientes

Chicken with Fruit Sauce: Pollo de Aguascalientes by Karen Hursh Graber

This is considered one of the most typical dishes of Aguascalientes, traditionally served at the San Marcos Fair and sometimes called "Pollo de San Marcos." The 20th century Mexican poet Renato Leduc w... read more

fruit poultry main-dishes Aguascalientes

Zacatecas style enchiladas: Enchiladas zacatecanos by Karen Hursh Graber

The word "zacatecano" used to describe a dish quite often indicates that it contains the combination of poblano chiles and cream. read more

pork masa main-dishes Zacatecas