Food is a memory maker, and there's nothing more adventurous than trying new food from a different culture.

This recipe brings back fond memories of a trip I took with my grad school professor and classmates. We spent three weeks in-and-around Mexico City, soaking up the rich and beautiful history of the Aztec nation.

The class was The Conquest of Mexico, an in-depth study of Cortes' victory over the Aztecs. Our trip was so exciting; adventurous tours of the Aztec pyramids, the pre-Colombian city of Xochicalco, secret caves used by Aztec priests, centuries-old churches, fantastic murals/artwor...