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Children will love preparing some of Mexico's typical dishes themselves! The Young Chef's Mexican Cookbook contains fifteen easy-to-prepare recipes each with step-by-step instructions, easy-to-follow photographs, plus tips and warnings for safety in the kitchen. Each recipe includes interesting facts about the culture of Mexico and a special section features the traditions, costumes, food, and fun of the festival of Dia de los Muertos or the Day of the Dead. Recipes include: - tortillas de harina (white flour tortillas) - chocolate Mexicano (Mexican hot chocolate) - pico di gallo (salsa) - frijoles (beans) - tacos - arroz con leche (rice pudding) - and more!