Good Friday is a Christian observance that marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. It’s observed on the Friday before Easter Sunday, that marks the resurrection of Jesus.

More than any other dish, capirotada is a dessert identified as the most traditional of Mexican cuisine during the Lent season. Many Hispanics have memories of their grandmothers or mothers preparing ...

Mention capirotada to María Castro, and she's lost in memories of a hard but happy childhood in the Mexican countryside. Mention it to Laura Murillo, and she's transported to the sights and scents of ...

In college, I spent my junior year abroad at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. To ease the homesickness of the American students, our sponsoring program organized a Thanksgiving dinner. They ...

Enjoy this traditional Mexican holiday favorite for breakfast or dessert. Recipe courtesy of Patricia Jinich.

Increasingly rare on Mexican tables, the capirotada is the quintessential dessert of the Lenten season in the country, not only because of its variety of flavors and textures, but because it evokes ...

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Though many Catholics may associate the liturgical season of Lent more with the practice of fasting and abstaining from food, many families around the world use the 40-day season to prepare specific ...

Mexican cuisine is famous for its bold flavors, but the country’s desserts are just as impressive. Beyond churros and tres ...