In Mexico, it feels like summer all the time, and as our winter slowly turns to spring, there are so many ways that we can get inspired by the fresh local ingredients in our supermarkets to prepare some amazing dishes. Whether you’ve been lucky enough to book flights to Cancun or any other beautiful part of Mexico to discover all of the delicious and authentic food the country has to offer, or whether you just get inspired by Mexico’s great array of dishes, there are so many different recipes to try out.

Mexico is one of those lucky countries where most people can shop at outdoor
markets; Cancun has two famous markets called Mercado 23 and Mercado 28,
situated near the beach.

Did you know that corn is a major staple in Mexico, and is much more prevalent
than rice or wheat? Corn forms the basis for numerous Mexican dishes, and you’ll
probably be familiar with its most common form: tortillas. Another pretty basic element
of Mexican cooking is sauces. Most meals rarely come without some sort of delicious
sauce, like salsa or mole.

Not only is Mexican cuisine fun to prepare with little ones, it’s also a good way to
encourage your kids to eat their vegetables, especially when you include guacamole
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