Zócalo Blog
Champurrado: Healthy and Delicious Mexican Chocolate Drink
Many Mexicans, love to enjoy a nice cup of champurrado around the holidays when the weather tends to get colder. Join us in this piece where we highlight the origins of this special drink and a simple recipe for all to enjoy
The Sweetest Treat: Mexican Wedding Cookie (Besitos de Nuez)
This is an easy, egg-free, and delicious recipe for a sweet treat that is everywhere in Mexico during the holidays: Besitos de Nuez, also known as Mexican wedding cookies. These sugar-coated, crunchy, nut-filled cookies make for the perfect gift!
On the Menu: Sopa Azteca, or Sopa de Tortilla
We are thrilled to highlight a favorite of ours that is not entirely reserved for fall as, the same as our mamás, we enjoy it all year round: Authentic Sopa Azteca, or Sopa de Tortilla!
Chiles Rellenos Recipe: Nothing Says September Like Stuffed Chiles!
Inspired by Chiles en Nogada, a traditional September Mexican dish, we picked one of the tastiest, easiest, and more iconic recipes from Mexico: Chiles Rellenos! This is a delicious recipe that can easily be made ahead of time for any event.
Ceviche de Pescado: A No-Cook Refreshing Dish!
No need to turn on the stove or any sort of heat, this ceviche recipe is quick, easy, and refreshing; ideal if you want something light or would like to serve it as an appetizer!
Fresh Summer Snack: Carrots & Jícama!
Hot summer days call for a fresh snack! Today’s recipes are quick and easy to make. For this occasion, we choose one of our favorite combos: carrots and jicama paired with a refreshing Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea).
