Zócalo Blog
On the Menu: Enchiladas Suizas (Swiss Green Enchiladas)
These delicious green and creamy enchiladas made with corn tortillas stuffed with chicken, bathed in green sauce and au gratin cheese are an icon of traditional Mexican cuisine. Here is a recipe for this delicious dish... Read more...
Chia Seeds: Ancestral SuperFood
Chia seeds, a pre-Columbian superfood that has gained some recent popularity, especially for its many health benefits, and provide some recipes and ideas on how to incorporate this nutritious seed into your lifestyle... Read More...
Salsa Macha: peanut, sesame seeds, and red chile salsa
Salsa macha is a delicious and somewhat spicy sauce that absolutely goes perfectly with everything. Originally from the state of Veracruz, this is... Read more...
Tequila Vs. Mezcal, What's the Difference?
Mezcal and tequila… two alcoholic beverages of Mexican tradition that, at first, may appear to be the same, but that are indeed very different in more than one way... Read more...
Mexican Cooking 101: Frijoles
Frijoles, together with corn and chile, are the three basic ingredients needed for authentic Mexican cooking. Here we break down how to cook beans in 5 easy steps, starting with the basics.
Mexican Chiles: Types and Uses
Who doesn’t love that special spicy kick that they provide to a dish? But did you know that there is a wide variety of types of Mexican chiles? Let's explore a little of this vast world... Read more.
