Biting into a Mexican dish can occasionally cause a mouthful of herb and spice confusion. Taste the cumin? So much cumin. Is this Indian food? Middle Eastern? Italian oregano in my pozole? Oh, Lord.

Many of the corn-, bean- and rice-based dishes we love from Mexican cuisine depend on a combination of spices—and the country's meat and fish dishes, too, are definitely not known for their blandness.

Just a few sprinkles of this Mexican seasoning, and you'll forget those deviled eggs were ever so plain and ordinary.

If you have a torrid love affair with Mexican food (and who doesn’t) you’re probably familiar with a couple herbs and seasonings commonly used in recipes. But, my friends, getting the right kick to ...

The broth is delicious and warming, but if you’re not familiar with Mexican cooking, it can be a challenging recipe for home ...

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Spice-loving sushi fans have lots of flavors to sample at Sushinaloa in Redwood City. The chefs have foregone wasabi for chipotle, chiltepin and jalapeno, highlighting flavors from the Mexican state ...

The saying is that the customer is always right, but sometimes modifications or substitutions can be a faux pas. Try to avoid making this mistake.