Sunday, May 01, 2005

Cinco de Mayo Recipes

What is Cinco de Mayo?

Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) is the Mexican holiday

Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Mexican Army victory over France (not Spain)

Cinco de Mayo means lots of authentic Mexican food



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Monday, March 28, 2005

Authentic Mexican Shrimp Recipes

Seafood is plentiful in Mexico, even if you aren't vacationing in a luxury villa in Puerto Vallarta or Cozumel.

Mexican shrimp, Camarones, are a delicacy and are prepared in many delicious ways throughout both the coastal and mountain areas.

Mexican Shrimp Recipes

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Sunday, March 27, 2005

Shrimp Soup Recipes

Shrimp soup is an excellent companion to any seafood meal. This quick and easy appetizer has many benefits:
  • Soups re-hydrate your body
  • Omega-3 fatty acids in seafood are heart healthy
  • Other shellfish and seafood can be substituted for the shrimp
Seafood soups should also play a major part of any diet.

Seafood is naturally low in calories, high in protein and virtually carbohydrate-free. The vegetables provide additional vitamins and minerals, making seafood soup a very healthy, well-balanced meal.

There are many different types of seafood and shrimp soups, each with their own spices, stock, and preparation methods: Gumbo, Chowder, Bisque, Sopa (Mexican soup), and Chupe (Peruvian soup).

Here are some of the recipes included:

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