Mole isn’t just a sauce—it’s Mexico’s history, culture, and creativity on a plate. From its Aztec roots to colonial fusion, it has evolved into countless regional varieties like Puebla’s mole poblano ...

Over the course of the next few months, I’m counting down 100 of my favorite Houston dishes. I chose some because they are such quintessential Houston creations, others for their cultural or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mole poblano coating chicken with sesame seeds in a bowl. - Marcos Castillo/Shutterstock If you've heard that Mexican mole sauce ...

The aroma of toasted almonds and sesame seeds, chilies and spices emerges from this small Brooklyn store where about 1,600 pounds of mole poblano is made every day. Three generations of Mexican women ...

The Tex-Mexplainer series explores the ingredients, techniques, history, and culture of Mexican food in Texas. It’s one of the most sought-after and beloved Mexican dishes. It’s considered one of the ...

Cosi’s bread looks like an alligator, or maybe tree bark. Those of us who fervidly celebrate the joys of immigrant cooking and its eventual assimilation into the standard American diet―think tortilla ...

We’ve trumpeted this Bronx taqueria for its carnitas, a weekend-only special of slow-simmered pork, served with warm corn tortillas, salsas, and cilantro and onion, if you want it. But the shop’s ...

The first time I visited Mexico City, many years ago, I dined in the Zona Rosa at Fonda El Refugio, a traditional restaurant that opened my eyes to a number of dishes I hadn’t seen at home in Los ...