15 Mexican Recipes to Mark Día de los Muertos

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
Girl Versus Dough

Sugar Skull Cookies

02
Sugar Skull Candy Tray
A Beautiful Mess

Sugar Skull Candy Tray

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03
Pan de Muerto
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Pan de Muerto

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04
Pabassinas
Not Just Baked

Pabassinas

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05
Champurrado
Billy Parisi

Champurrado

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06
Marigold Muerte Cocktail
Muy Bueno Cookbook

Marigold Muerte Cocktail

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08
Horchata
Analida's Ethnic Spoon

Horchata

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09
Pumpkin Tamales
Hybrid Rasta Mama

Pumpkin Tamales

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10
Pumpkin Empanadas
Muy Bueno Cookbook

Pumpkin Empanadas

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11
Arroz con Leche
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Arroz con Leche

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12
Atole de Vanilla
The Broken Bread

Atole de Vanilla

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13
Calaveras
¡Hola! Jalapeño

Calaveras

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15
Pozole Verde
Pinch of Yum

Pozole Verde

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