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Bakers preparing Rosca de Reyes in Mexico

Why you should skip the ‘acitrón’ sweet in your Rosca de...

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The ingredients for acitrón come from a protected cactus species threatened with extinction. But Mexican scientists think they're on track to develop a long-term method to repopulate it.

What to cook this January

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A trio of fresh Mexican fruits is in season this January! Can, stew and blend for maximum delight, as Bel Woodhouse shares her best recipes!
12 green grapes on a wooden serving board

Welcome 2026 with a 12-grape New Year’s Eve martini

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For a year's worth of good fortune, try this lucky twist on the classic vodka martini.
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Bitter melon

The wild world of Mexico’s tiniest edible treasures

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Mexico is not only home to an incredible diversity of fruits and vegetables, it also home to some of the tiniest and tastiest versions of these you're ever likely to see.

Aguas frescas, corn, salsa, tlayuda and unique ingredients — the best of MND food...

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Tacos, corn, coffee and hibiscus, we've collected the very best of Mexico News Daily's food writing in 2025.
Mexican treats for Christmas

The best Mexican treats to enjoy this Christmas

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Mexico's seasonal Christmas treats are steeped in sugary nostalgia for those who grew in the country, and a delicious discovery at any age for those who didn't.
Bottles of different brands of hot sauces on a supermarket shelf.

The Cholula Effect: How a Mexican hot sauce conquered global palates

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Thanks to the convergence of changing demographics in the U.S. and some clever marketing, Cholula has gone from a little-known Mexican hot sauce to a global phenomenon.
Julia Ortega

Julia Ortega: The woman behind Mexico’s first carbon-neutral coffee farm

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Julia Ortega has taken some big risks, but her decision to do things the right way, keeping her coffee organic and her farm in Puebla carbon-neutral, is finally paying off.
Close-up of green corn stalks and tassels in a field under a cloudy sky, illustrating the modern result of the evolution of corn from teosinte.

Ancient genetic engineers: How Mexico’s Mesoamericans bred a tiny plant into corn

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Science still doesn't know which of Mexico's ancient peoples discovered how to breed the tiny teosinte plant into what's still a major food staple for the nation today.
Farmer with a box full of fruits and vegetables

Mexican ag experts: Your insights are needed

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Wikifarmer is encouraging Mexican farmers to take its new survey as part of efforts to gather up-to-date information on agriculture in the country, including pricing changes and the effects of climate change.
Amaranth-based alegría bar

From Mexico to the world: amaranth, the tiny seed that traveled to space

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It took a Mexican astronaut to carry amaranth seeds into space. But here on Earth, it has been a source of nutrition for thousands of years; in alegría bars, gluten-free flours and myriad other ways.
Christmas plate in Mexico

What to cook this December

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Mexico has its share of iconic seasonal dishes that no holiday table should be without. Writer Bel Woodhouse shares her favorite recipes as well as a few tips for those preparing these dishes for the first time.
Ice cream

Would you eat ceviche ice cream?

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Do you fancy yourself a brave eater? Some of Mexico's wilder dishes just might challenge that claim!
Finca Las Luciérnagas's Andante cheese is made using sheep’s milk from a producer with certified animal welfare practices.

6 Mexican cheeses recognized at the 2025 World Cheese Awards

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A Querétaro quesería won the award for Best Latin American Cheese in what was Mexico's best recent performance at the annual World Cheese Awards.

Taste of Mexico: Rice and pasta

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Neither hail from the coutnry, but Mexican rice and pasta have become staples of the cuisine over time. María Meléndez investigates.
A staged close-up photo of a Día de Muertos altar featuring two types of Mexican pan de muerto. One is a large, light-colored loaf dusted heavily with white sugar, the other is dark but with the traditional pan de muerto "bones." Both are surrounded by vibrant orange cempasúchil marigold flowers and small orange and yellow decorative gourds.

What to cook in November 

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Bel Woodhouse shares her Mexican neighbors' white pozole recipe, plus recipes for peach salsa and spinach enchiladas that take advantage of Mexico's autumn-fresh ingredients.