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Grandmother Petra's love is baked into this Mexican bread pudding recipe

Sweet and savory capirotada was an expression of Grandmother Petra's love for her family, especially at Christmastime. She never wrote it down, so her grandchild had to re-create it from memory.
Left: A photo of Grandmother Petra. Right: A dish of capirotada sits on a colorful tablecloth.

All Things We're Cooking is a series featuring family recipes from you, our readers and listeners, and the special stories behind them. We'll continue to share more of your kitchen gems throughout the holidays.

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