Campechana is the perfect marriage of shrimp cocktail and salsa, with extra layers of flavor thanks to sweet lump crabmeat, smoky New Mexican chiles, briny olives, and creamy avocado. This version was...
Author: Levi Goode
These spicy mussels, steamed in Mexican beer infused with chorizo, cumin, garlic, and cilantro, make a wonderful, quick weeknight meal.
Author: David Tamarkin
The tortillas and filling are layered (instead of rolled) to reduce prep time.
Author: Ian Knauer
Author: Jean Thiel Kelley
Chop up a lemon-flesh, rind, and all-and stir it into an herby salsa to spoon over sweet charred scallops.
Author: Alison Roman
Author: Matthias Radits
Crema - a Mexican cultured heavy cream similar to sour cream - is often drizzled over enchiladas and tostadas and added to side dishes and sauces. Here it lends a tangy balance to rich avocado and sweet...
Author: Pam Anderson
Traditionally, enfrijoladas are made by dipping stale tortillas into leftover frijoles from the night before. They are also great topped with a fried egg, or with roasted vegetables instead of chorizo...
Author: Rick Martinez
Talk about comfort food. This traditional stew combines all manner of meat with two different kinds of tubers. Sour orange lends a uniquely Caribbean flair. We like to brighten our sancocho by pairing...
Author: Junot Díaz
Author: Lovoni Walker
Flavored with citrus, maple syrup, and cilantro, this slaw makes an excellent topper for tacos or side for anything you've got on the grill.
Author: Luz Calvo and Catriona Rueda Esquibel
Author: Alexis Touchet
Treat scallops to the flavorful oil left behind when you cook chorizo-it's basically liquid gold.
Author: Molly Baz
This glaze will work on virtually any protein you can think of. Even tofu. Try it on shrimp, black bass or snapper fillets, chicken kebabs, or lamb chops.
Author: Chris Morocco
Author: Zakary Pelaccio
Serve with: Shredded lettuce and radishes tossed with lemon vinaigrette, and Spanish rice. Dessert: Lime sherbet.
Author: Alison Roman
Author: Huma Siddiqui
Inspired by Mexican pacholas, these extra-thin beef and pork patties are spiced with cilantro, chili powder, and garlic. Topped off with a simple raw corn and tomato salsa, they are a crowd-pleasing and...
Author: Anna Stockwell
Author: Sheila Jacobs
Mashing some chickpeas into the sizzling chorizo adds heft while keeping this meal light on the meat
Author: Lauren Schaefer
You can serve this warmly spiced, slow-cooked pork in its entirety for a crowd, or treat it as a "nextover" and turn the extra servings into a brand-new dinner later in the week.
Author: Anna Stockwell
This is a spicy yet balanced salsa for green sauce lovers.
Author: Rhoda Boone