Fiesta Season in Tehuantepec

Fiesta season is the best time to sample the bold, bright cuisine of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. From the article In Full Bloom by Beth Kracklauer

At a parade in Juchitan, Oaxaca — At a parade in Juchitan, Oaxaca, a float carries women distributing gifts to the crowd

Mangoes for sale at a roadside stand — Mangoes for sale at a roadside stand.

chile-spiced grilled chicken — Pollo al horno, chile-spiced grilled chicken. See the recipe »

A Mexican market vendor — A market vendor.

seafood cocktail — Coctel de mariscos, seafood cocktail. See the recipe »

A young participant in a Mexican parade — A young participant in a parade.

Aguas frescas — Aguas frescas made from tamarind, watermelon, and lime.

chicken and potato stew — Guisado de pollo, chicken and potato stew. See the recipe »

A guest at a fiesta — A guest at a fiesta.

shrimp tostadas — Tostadas de camaron seco, shrimp tostadas. See the recipe »

fish stuffed with pico de gallo — Pescado encarcelado, fish stuffed with pico de gallo. See the recipe »

Fiesta Season in Tehuantepec

Fiesta season is the best time to sample the bold, bright cuisine of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. From the article In Full Bloom by Beth Kracklauer

At a parade in Juchitan, Oaxaca — At a parade in Juchitan, Oaxaca, a float carries women distributing gifts to the crowd

Mangoes for sale at a roadside stand — Mangoes for sale at a roadside stand.

chile-spiced grilled chicken — Pollo al horno, chile-spiced grilled chicken. See the recipe »

A Mexican market vendor — A market vendor.

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seafood cocktail — Coctel de mariscos, seafood cocktail. See the recipe »

A young participant in a Mexican parade — A young participant in a parade.

Aguas frescas — Aguas frescas made from tamarind, watermelon, and lime.

chicken and potato stew — Guisado de pollo, chicken and potato stew. See the recipe »

A guest at a fiesta — A guest at a fiesta.

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shrimp tostadas — Tostadas de camaron seco, shrimp tostadas. See the recipe »

fish stuffed with pico de gallo — Pescado encarcelado, fish stuffed with pico de gallo. See the recipe »

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