15 Mexican Recipes to Mark Día de los Muertos

Not Just Baked

Although Día de los Muertos is a religious celebration in Mexico, there's plenty of food on the day (which in some places is actually celebrated for weeks on end). As tradition often says, when the souls of your loved ones return for the night, you better have something good waiting for them to enjoy. In that spirit, we've rounded up 15 festive and delicious recipes, from crafty sugar skulls to traditional Mexican dishes.

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Sugar Skull Cookies

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Sugar Skull Candy Tray

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Pan de Muerto

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04

Pabassinas

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05

Champurrado

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06

Marigold Muerte Cocktail

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07

Elotes

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08

Horchata

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09

Pumpkin Tamales

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10

Pumpkin Empanadas

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11

Arroz con Leche

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12

Atole de Vanilla

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13

Calaveras

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14

Mole Negro

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15

Pozole Verde

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