Halloween and Day of the Dead
Halloween and Day of the Dead
10 Traditional Dishes and Drinks for the Day of the Dead
By Gretel Morales - 2021-09-20T19:23:37Z
The Day of the Dead is one of the most representative celebrations of Mexican culture, as it is a mix of ancient and colonial elements, making it an immensely rich festival. To top it off, this celebration is dedicated to our loved ones who are no longer with us.
During November 1st and 2nd, Mexican families gather to remember their ancestors through photos, memories, and their favorite dishes. The Day of the Dead altars are characterized by colorful papel picado, photographs of the deceased, and the smell of copal, while also requiring candles, salt, drinks of all kinds, and the favorite dishes of our ancestors.
Although all elements of the Day of the Dead altar are important and special, food holds a special place on the altars and in the hearts of Mexican families, as the process of preparing these traditional dishes allows us to connect with our roots and our loved ones. This is why it is important to continue with the tradition and promote culture both within and outside of Mexico.
This Day of the Dead 2021, at Kiwilimón we invite you to set up an altar and we recommend the 10 most traditional recipes to celebrate on November 1st and 2nd.
Despite the popularity of this bread, it is not the only one placed on altars, as there are dozens of versions, including the “despeinadas” and butterfly-shaped breads from Mixquic, the typical “muertes” from the State of Mexico, the rabbit bread from Texcoco, the "almas" from Guanajuato, the offering bread from Michoacán, the “regañadas” from Oaxaca, and the golletes from Puebla, among many other delicious breads.
If you want to prepare pan de muerto for November 1st and 2nd, Kiwilimón recommends these delicious recipes:
Currently, there are chocolate, amaranth, and other ingredient calaveritas. At Kiwilimón, we have amazing calaveritas for your altar:
Prepare the mole that your loved ones liked the most and save the rest to enjoy with your family and honor the cuisine of our country. Remember that at Kiwilimón we have the best mole recipes for November 1st and 2nd:
Today, tamales are a dish we consume daily, however, in ancient times they were prepared for special occasions and celebrations. This is why it is important to include them in your altar, as it is a dish that has transformed over the centuries but still retains its special meaning.
If you want to prepare homemade tamales to remember your loved ones, you can't miss these recipes:
Pair your homemade tamales with a hot atole; just choose from one of the following recipes:
Get to work and prepare some tasty corundas for your altar and to enjoy with family.
During November 1st and 2nd, Mexican families gather to remember their ancestors through photos, memories, and their favorite dishes. The Day of the Dead altars are characterized by colorful papel picado, photographs of the deceased, and the smell of copal, while also requiring candles, salt, drinks of all kinds, and the favorite dishes of our ancestors.
Although all elements of the Day of the Dead altar are important and special, food holds a special place on the altars and in the hearts of Mexican families, as the process of preparing these traditional dishes allows us to connect with our roots and our loved ones. This is why it is important to continue with the tradition and promote culture both within and outside of Mexico.
This Day of the Dead 2021, at Kiwilimón we invite you to set up an altar and we recommend the 10 most traditional recipes to celebrate on November 1st and 2nd.
10 Day of the Dead Recipes
These 10 very Mexican recipes are the perfect dishes to adorn your altar and to spend the Day of the Dead with family. You can choose from typical dishes, drinks, sweets, and spirits.Pan de muerto
The pan de muerto is the main element of the Day of the Dead altar, but it is also the most delicious, as millions of Mexicans eagerly await its arrival in bakeries. The most popular and commercial bread is what we all know today: a fluffy round bread with an orange flavor, glazed with butter, sprinkled with white sugar, and topped with "little bones" and a "skull" made from the same bread.Despite the popularity of this bread, it is not the only one placed on altars, as there are dozens of versions, including the “despeinadas” and butterfly-shaped breads from Mixquic, the typical “muertes” from the State of Mexico, the rabbit bread from Texcoco, the "almas" from Guanajuato, the offering bread from Michoacán, the “regañadas” from Oaxaca, and the golletes from Puebla, among many other delicious breads.
If you want to prepare pan de muerto for November 1st and 2nd, Kiwilimón recommends these delicious recipes:
- Glazed Pan de Muerto
- Pan de Muerto Filled with Guava and Cheese
- 3 Filled Panes de Muerto
- Doll Pan de Muerto
Calaveritas de azúcar
Another must-have element of any Day of the Dead altar is the calaverita de azúcar, as it is very colorful and a popular sweet among children. This tradition has evolved over the years, as indigenous peoples used to preserve the skulls of their loved ones, however, during colonization, this practice was eradicated and replaced by the use of sugar skulls and figures made from alfeñique.Currently, there are chocolate, amaranth, and other ingredient calaveritas. At Kiwilimón, we have amazing calaveritas for your altar:
Mole
Mole is one of the jewels of Mexican cuisine, as it combines all kinds of ingredients that ultimately create a complex and delicious dish. The mole is so important to Mexicans that it is a must-have in Day of the Dead altars, as it is a dish prepared on special occasions and celebrations.Prepare the mole that your loved ones liked the most and save the rest to enjoy with your family and honor the cuisine of our country. Remember that at Kiwilimón we have the best mole recipes for November 1st and 2nd:
- Oaxacan Black Mole with Red Rice
- Bride's White Mole with Chicken
- Pink Mole with Chicken
- Manchamanteles Mole with Chicken
- Traditional Green Mole
Yellow Mole
Tamales
To continue tasting Mexican food, your altar must include tamales. It doesn't matter if they are red, green, mole, or sweet; they will always be key in the Day of the Dead altars.Today, tamales are a dish we consume daily, however, in ancient times they were prepared for special occasions and celebrations. This is why it is important to include them in your altar, as it is a dish that has transformed over the centuries but still retains its special meaning.
If you want to prepare homemade tamales to remember your loved ones, you can't miss these recipes:
Atole
The atole is a very comforting, sweet drink, and perfect to accompany tamales, so it cannot be missing from your Day of the Dead altar. Like dishes such as mole and pan de muerto, atole is also of pre-Hispanic origin. This traditional drink is made with corn, water, fruit, sugar, and cinnamon.Pair your homemade tamales with a hot atole; just choose from one of the following recipes:
Café de olla
Another excellent option to accompany your dishes on November 1st and 2nd is café de olla, a version that includes a touch of cinnamon and piloncillo, making it even more aromatic. This traditional drink is usually prepared in a clay pot, hence its name.Corundas
Celebrate the Day of the Dead with delicious corundas, a typical dish from the state of Michoacán. This triangular tamal is made with corn, lard, salt, and corn husks. Although they can be enjoyed alone, corundas can also be drenched in sauce and served with cheese. On special occasions, they are often filled with chicken or pork.Get to work and prepare some tasty corundas for your altar and to enjoy with family.
