By Manzanillo Sun on the March 2020 Edition The process of making these tacos may seem a little daunting, but trust me when I say they are 100 percent worth it. And the pork for these tacos would normally be slowly cooked for hours so, actually, you’re welcome. If you don’t want to make your own […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer on the February 2020 Edition Ingredients Recipe serves 40 ✓ 350g unsalted butter ✓ 100g icing sugar ✓ 3/4 teaspoon salt ✓ 220g finely ground almonds ✓ 4 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract ✓ 375g sifted plain flour ✓ 5 tablespoons icing sugar for rolling Directions Prep:45min › Cook:15min › Extra time:1hr […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer on the January 2020 Edition Make the perfect snack with this simple recipe of cilantro mousse with cream cheese. It looks great! Time: 25 min. Servings: 10 Ingredients ✓ 2 tablespoons of gelatin powder or 1 packet ✓ 1/4 cup boiling water ✓ 1 bunch of washed and sanitized cilantro ✓ […]
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By Kirby Vickery on the December 2019 Edition The War of Reform (Spanish: Guerra de Reforma) in Mexico, during the Second Federal Republic of Mexico, was the three-year civil war (1857–1860) between members of the Liberal Party who had taken power in 1855 under the Plan of Ayutla, and members of the Conservative Party resisting […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer on the November 2019 Edition Ingredients (Makes 3 dozen 3-inch, perfectly crumbly and delicately addicting cookies) ✓ 1 egg ✓ 1 tablespoon baking powder ✓ 1/2 cup sugar (plus 1 cup of sugar for coating) ✓ 3 tablespoons of cinnamon (plus 3 tablespoons for coating) ✓ 1 cup vegetable shortening ✓ […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer on the October 2019 Edition Ingredients ✓ 1 can of hominy 108 oz (3.06 Kg) ✓ 1 whole chicken ✓ 2 garlic heads +4 garlic cloves, divided ✓ 2 Tbsp salt ✓ 2 pounds tomatillos 2 1/2 medium white onions, divided ✓ 1-3 Serrano peppers (stems removed) ✓ 2 bunches of cilantro […]
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By Citizenship series on the September 2019 Edition The Mexican struggle for independence began with the Grito de Dolores (Cry of Dolores). In September of 1810, Miguel Hidalgo, the parish priest of the small town of Dolores in central Mexico, uttered the country’s cry for independence. He called not only for liberation from Spain, but also for […]
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By Manzanillo Sun on the September 2019 Edition A colorful dish the colors of the Mexican flag Recipe for authentic chiles en nogada based on an old family recipe from Yuriria, Guanajuato that dates back to the 1950’s. Filling includes beef, pork and biznaga, candied cactus that gives the dish a delicate sweetness. Prep Time 45 […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer on the August 2019 Edition Use Requeson (Mexican ricotta) and a variety of other Mexican cheeses to make these craveable croquettes. Serve them with a sweet and smoky chipotlehoney salsa. Yield: makes 12 Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes For the Chipotle-Honey Salsa: ✓ 4 plum tomatoes, cored ✓ 1 garlic clove, peeled […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer on the July 2019 Edition Hibiscus Tea Concentrate ✓ 3 cups filtered water ✓ 3/4 cup dried hibiscus flowers ✓ 1/4 – 1/2 cup sweetener of choice (or to taste, could use 1/2 agave, 1/2 cane sugar) For 2 Margaritas ✓ 5-6 ice cubes ✓ 1/2 cup hibiscus tea concentrate ✓ 1 […]
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