Explore Mexico cooking kit

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As part of the two oldest civilizations, Aztec and Mayan, Mexico has local traditions of food and culture dated back 3000 years. The basis of Mexican cuisine revolves around corn, beans and chili. Corn can be found in almost every meal, usually in the form of tortilla! Did you know Mexican cuisine was one of the ﬁrst culinary heritages to be added to the UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage?

In our explore Mexico box, we introduce families and kids to basic information about the country and to the different unique cooking methods in Mexican cooking. Including in the box are 3 popular recipes.

WITH GLUTEN-FREE & VEGETARIAN OPTIONS

Includes Three Delicious Recipes

Vegetarian enchiladas

Enchilada comes from the word "enchilar", meaning to season with chile. It's a traditional Mexican corn tortilla dish from the Mayan times (1000 BCE – 1697 CE) - corn tortillas are rolled around a meat and vegetable ﬁlling, then topped with a chile sauce.

Fajita

Fajitas (pronounced fe-hi-tes) is a classic Tex-Mex fusion dish. Traditionally, strips of grilled meat and vegetables are wrapped in soft tortillas and served with sour cream. It is a well-balanced and fun dish for family to share - get your hands messy and dig in!

Tacos

Taco Tuesdays are super fun, but tacos are perfect for any day! It is quick, ﬂavorful and always a crowd pleaser... Our spice mix gives an unmistakable Tex-Mex ﬂavor, while the tomato paste adds umami and depth.

Each Explorer Box Includes

3 Recipe Cards

(4 servings each)

3 popular dishes from each country with easy-to-follow instructions for chefs of all ages

Essential spice/sauce/grain mixes

unique seasonings that will transform your basic fresh ingredients into a culinary experience

Shopping List

(for fresh ingredients)

have fun at grocery stores or farm stands with the list and find your preferred fresh ingredients that meet your dietary preferences or restrictions

Country Explorer Brochures

exploration guide that teaches your budding chef about the culture, history, and food traditions of the country

Educational Activity Sheets

word puzzles, math problems, and thematic quizzes await in this fun, interactive activity sheet

Fun Cooking Tools

start your collection of fun cooking tool that will come in handy for all of your culinary explorations

Collectibles

track your culinary journey with our eat2explore passport and country sticker; and start your collection of country flag pins