A panful of char-roasted fresh green peppers gives Colorado chili its distinctive hue. You can sub sweet green bell peppers for Cubanelles if you prefer. Look for masa harina–the traditional thickener in this chili–in the supermarket’s international aisle or at Latin markets. Serve with brown rice, if desired. Ingredients 6 large Cubanelle or green bell […]
Leaving the peels on the sweet potatoes has three benefits: Prep is faster, you add more fiber, and the potatoes hold their shape better after the 7-hour simmer. Besides, the peels get so tender that you barely notice they’re there. If you’d like to change things up, try parsnips in place of the sweet potatoes; […]
Chipotles can be a touch spicy, but you can use only half of what’s called for to decrease heat and still get great smoky flavor. Ingredients Cooking spray 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1 cup chopped poblano chile 5 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 […]
A whiff of robust smoke flavor gives this vegetarian dish a meaty feel. We love drizzling on a little of the Salsa Tatemada for a nice juicy kick. Ingredients 1 cup hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 garlic clove, minced 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black […]
A panful of char-roasted fresh green peppers gives Colorado chili its distinctive hue. You can sub sweet green bell peppers for Cubanelles if you prefer. Look for masa harina–the traditional thickener in this chili–in the supermarket’s international aisle or at Latin markets. Serve with brown rice, if desired. Ingredients 6 large Cubanelle or green bell […]
A hefty amount of toasty cumin adds deep flavor to quickly seared shrimp, while a wee bit of ground red pepper punches above its weight, contributing a fair amount of heat. Don’t worry, though—once the shrimp gets tossed into corn tortillas with avocado, rice, and beans, the heat is muted so the tacos are perfectly […]
As a variation, you could grill the chicken thighs–a little charring would complement the sauce. No mortar and pestle? Process the paste base in a mini chopper. Ingredients Cooking spray 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots 1 large garlic clove, minced 1/3 cup […]
A true paella requires time and several ingredients; this deconstructed version is ready in 20 minutes and uses just five ingredients. We swap expensive saffron for turmeric to achieve the classic yellow color, and bloom the spice in hot oil before sautéeing the other ingredients. We stick to fresh shrimp as the main protein (many […]
This loaded veggie bowl gets a touch of smoke from the chili-spiced sweet potatoes and roasted bell pepper and plenty of zing from fresh lime. Chili powder and lime also give toasted almonds an addictive crust; make extra and enjoy as a snack. Cotija cheese has a dry, crumbly texture—it won’t melt or disappear into […]
During the ninth month of their calendar, Muslims observe the ritual fast of Ramadan. For the entire month, they abstain from eating during the day; in the evening, they take small meals and visit with friends and family. This is a variation of the soup that is traditionally eaten to break the fast at the […]