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
If you can't find guajillo chiles, use New Mexico or Californian chiles, and for moritas, try chipotle chiles in adobo.
Author: Rick Martinez
The secret to cooking squid so it's tender, not tough, is to cook it very quickly in small batches. Tossed with crunchy cucumbers, peanuts, and fresh red chiles, it makes a refreshing summer dinner spooned...
Author: Anna Stockwell
This flavor-packed holiday side feeds a crowd of 20 and takes care of both the stuffing and the sweet potatoes. If you don't like spicy dishes, omit (or reduce) the fresh chiles.
Author: Rick Martinez
Tom Yum is made so many different ways that no two batches are really ever alike. Simultaneously spicy, tart, and sweet, this soup grows on you the more you eat it. Try it along with rice to cut some of...
Winter's answer to the grain bowl, this feels super hearty and satisfying.
Author: Claire Saffitz
An ancho chile rub serves double-duty in this dinner: it's the sweet and zesty rub for the tenderloin, and the seasoning for the roasted veg.
Author: Anna Stockwell
This is probably the most famous lentil dish coming out of India-yellow lentils tempered with spices and the usual holy trinity of garlic, ginger and chile. It has always been a favorite of mine and it...
Author: Anjali Pathak
A perfect cube is not essential, but try to get the lamb into roughly the same size pieces so they cook at the same rate.
Author: Chris Morocco
These plump, fried hors d'oeuvres, a seafood variation on Chile's signature baked onion-and-meat-filled empanadas, are hot and juicy. Have plenty of napkins ready.
Author: Ruth Van Waerebeek
Choose shallots that are all about the same size so that they soften evenly as they cook. And if spicy is not your thing, skip the Fresno chiles.
Author: Molly Baz
Soy adds saltiness along with a deep color to these skewers; the glaze would also be great on short ribs.
Author: Chris Morocco
This homemade take on harissa is bold enough to use on pork chops or chicken thighs, too. You can also toss it with broccoli or carrots before roasting.
Smoked pork hocks don't just add meatiness and body; they release smoky, salty notes as they cook, seasoning the beans in the process.
Author: Chris Morocco