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What goes on the ofrenda
Their favorites, ready in minutes
The slow cook is already done, so there's more time for the altar, the stories, and the people at the table.
What's in them
Slow-cooked the traditional way, then packed so dinner takes minutes. Here's what to look for in the refrigerated aisle.
A short guide to Día de los Muertos
If the day is new to you, start here.
An altar set up at home for Día de los Muertos to welcome back loved ones who have died, with their photos, candles, marigolds, water and the foods they loved.
Cempasúchil, the orange marigold, is the flower of the day. Its color and scent are said to guide the spirits home.
A soft, lightly sweet bread baked for the season, often topped with dough shaped like bones and dusted with sugar. It is set on the ofrenda and shared at the table.
A hominy soup simmered with meat and chiles and finished with toppings like cabbage, radish, onion and lime. Our Shortcut Pozole Verde makes a green version with Del Real Chile Verde.
A "drowned" sandwich from Guadalajara: a crusty birote roll filled with carnitas and beans, then covered in a spicy tomato sauce.