Although Día de los Muertos is a religious celebration in Mexico [1], there's plenty of food on the day (which in some places is actually celebrated for weeks on end [2]). 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.
Sugar Skull Cookies
Get the recipe: sugar skull frosted cookies [4]
Sugar Skull Candy Tray
Get the recipe: sugar skull candy tray [5]
Pan de Muerto
Get the recipe: pan de muerto [6]
Pabassinas
Get the recipe: pabassinas [7]
Champurrado
Get the recipe: champurrado [8]
Marigold Muerte Cocktail
Get the recipe: marigold muerte cocktail [9]
Elotes
Get the recipe: elotes [10]
Horchata
Get the recipe: horchata [11]
Pumpkin Tamales
Get the recipe: pumpkin tamales [12]
Pumpkin Empanadas
Get the recipe: pumpkin empanadas [13]
Arroz con Leche
Get the recipe: arroz con leche [14]
Atole de Vanilla
Get the recipe: atole de vanilla [15]
Calaveras
Get the recipe: calaveras [16]
Mole Negro
Get the recipe: mole negro [17]
Pozole Verde
Get the recipe: pozole verde [18]