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Mexican Ingredients

Canela
Learn about Mexican cinnamon, referred to as canela. Our specialty canela is perfect for beverages, savory dishes and desserts
Chilaquiles (chilequiles)
Chilaquiles. The dish consists of tortilla strips cooked in a sauce with meats or vegetables, or scrambled with eggs. Includes history of the dish.
Mayordomo Oaxacan Mexican Chocolate
ine Mexican chocolate, Mayordomo from Oaxaca, Mexico. Article includes history, recipes and uses.
Cilantro
Cilantro is the leaves of the Coriander plant and also known as Chinese Parsley. The article discusses history, uses, nutrition and includes recipes
Epazote
The leaves of the Epazote plant are also known as Mexican tea. The article discusses history, uses, nutrition and includes recipes.
Huitlacoche
Learn about Huitlacoche (cuitlacoche) Mexican Corn Truffle (corn fungus).
Jamaica Flowers (Flores de Jamaica)
Jamaica Flowers used to make a Mexican drink called Agua de Jamaica.
Nopales (Nopalitos)
Nopalitos, the prepared pads of the prickly pear cactus. Learn about this traditional Mexican food, including history, how to buy, prepare, store, cook, and photographs
Papalo
Information about the Mexican cooking herb, papalo or Papaloquelite
Tamarind
Tamarind pods are used to make a Mexican drink called Agua de Tamarindo
Vanilla
A culinary guide to vanilla terminology and products. From extracts, to flavors, Mexican imports and more.

 
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