Mexican food Archives - Kid World Citizen

Tortilla Soup Recipe: Easy and Delicious!

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 18:29:50 +0000

Are you looking for a quick weeknight meal? This “Sopa Azteca” or tortilla soup recipe is perfect for chilly school nights. It is very adaptable for different tastes, and most of the steps are simple enough that kids can master them. I love that you can triple or quadruple the tortilla soup recipe for big...

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Learn about Chocolate Lesson Plan + Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe!

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 20:25:47 +0000

Learn about chocolate with this complete English or Spanish lesson plan from the history and origins in Latin American pre-Columbian cultures to the contemporary candy bars we love! Students learn about the process of growing cacao trees, drying and roasting the beans, mixing it with sugar and ending in the chocolate we know today. Student...

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Easy Mango Salsa

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 22:45:38 +0000

I like to make almost everything from scratch– from salsas to desserts, and of course main dishes. Normally, I chop up some veggies, add in lime and cilantro, and we’ve got a salsa. Adding in fruit gives it another unexpected twist. Both pineapple and mango salsa are sweet and salty, perfect for dipping and eating...

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Icy “Paletas,” Mexican Popsicles

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 22:18:41 +0000

For the Multicultural Kid Blogger’s World Cup series, I am presenting on several different countries that are participating. Today’s country is Mexico! I have so many popular Mexican recipes on my web site- today we’ll look at famous Mexican popsicles and then learn to make our own! It is hot and sticky here in Houston, TX! There is...

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Easy Family Dinner: Mexican Tinga de Pollo (Chicken Tinga in the Crock-Pot)

kidworldcitizen — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 18:23:18 +0000

Fast, easy, delicious. When I was asked to share a simple family dinner recipe, I immediately thought of Chicken Tinga. Tinga de pollo is a Mexican dish that came about after the Spanish conquest. The kitchens of the many religious convents in Puebla, Mexico (near Mexico City) began to mix new ingredients (chicken, onion, olive...

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Fresh Mexican Chia Lemonade

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 02:16:09 +0000

Chia lemonade is a delicious and refreshing drink enjoyed in Mexico. Chias are actually tiny seeds from Mexico and the southwest US that were used by the Aztecs and Mayans since 1000 BC. Many of these ancient grains have been recently discovered to be super-foods, packed with antioxidants and other health benefits. Chia seeds are...

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Mexican “Enchiladas Suizas”

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 01 May 2012 13:35:23 +0000

Before we make Las Enchiladas Suizas, I’d like to debunk a common myth about Mexico: Cinco de Mayo is NOT Independence Day. Mexican Independence Day, the most important national holiday in Mexico, is September 16th. Cinco de Mayo on the other hand, isn’t really celebrated in Mexico, but rather is popular in the US as...

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Cochinita Pibil Tacos from Mexico (Achiote Pork Tacos)

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:42:17 +0000

Preparing food from another culture is armchair travel at its finest: instead of looking at pictures or passively hearing a story, your family can eat their way through the globe. From another perspective, those who eat a specially prepared meal from their homeland can be a nostalgic experience- one that stirs up happy memories. For...

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Healthy Mexican Snacks: A Twist on Veggies and Fruit

kidworldcitizen — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 13:46:57 +0000

I am going to introduce you to a Mexican culinary secret that will revolutionize your after-school snack. Throw out the goldfish crackers, and bring on the fresh produce…. with a $1 bottle of seasoning: Mexican snacks that are healthy and delicious! Check out all of our yummy, kid-friendly, Mexican recipes here! This post contains affiliate links. Thank...

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Mexican Sweet Pumpkin Dessert

kidworldcitizen — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 05:26:27 +0000

Are you interested in an authentic fall dessert from Mexico? Super-easy, super-delicious: the Mexican recipe of “calabaza en tacha” is a sweet pumpkin dessert that kids will love. This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support! Pumpkin has been cultivated in Mexico for thousands of years. Archeologists have found pumpkin seeds in tombs in Mexico...

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Day of the Dead Bread from Mexico: History and a Recipe

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:18:22 +0000

Towns in Mexico, and other Latin American countries each celebrate the first of November differently. In Guatemala and Bolivia, “Todos Santos” (All Saint’s Day) is a time to gather at the cemeteries and leave flowers and food for the spirits of loved ones. In Mexico, “Day of the Dead” is celebrated in a similar fashion,...

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