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Pasta fagioli, or pasta e fagioli (“pasta and beans”), is one of Italy’s most beloved peasant dishes, born in the kitchens of families who knew how to turn humble pantry staples into something deeply nourishing. Every region of Italy, and every Italian grandmother, has her own version: thick or brothy, with tomatoes or without, made […]
Cheesesteak Tortellini in Rich Provolone Sauce Ingredients Cheese tortellini: 12 oz Olive oil: 1 tablespoon Onion: 1 large, thinly sliced Beef steak: 1 pound (such as sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized cubes Salt: ½ teaspoon Black pepper: ¼ teaspoon Beef broth: 1 cup Worcestershire sauce: 2 tablespoons Provolone cheese: 1 cup, shredded, plus extra […]
In many New Mexican families, posole is more than a dish; it’s a tradition passed down from one generation to the next. Rooted in ancient Mesoamerican cooking, where nixtamalized corn was considered sacred, posole traveled north and became a beloved part of New Mexico’s culture. Here, it’s especially tied to the holiday season. Pots of […]
Beans with Green Chile is a true taste of everyday New Mexican home cooking, where two of the region’s most cherished staples come together in one hearty pot. Pinto beans have nourished families across the Southwest for centuries, simmering slowly on stovetops as a daily comfort food, while roasted green chile has become New Mexico’s […]
Creamy Mexican Street Corn Cups are inspired by esquites, one of Mexico’s most beloved street foods. While elote is grilled corn on the cob slathered with toppings, esquites is its off-the-cob cousin, served warm in cups and eaten with a spoon. You’ll find esquites vendors on street corners, in plazas, and outside markets throughout Mexico, […]
Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Dip takes everything people love about jalapeño poppers and turns it into a warm, scoopable, crowd-pleasing appetizer. Jalapeño poppers, fresh jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese, often wrapped in bacon or breaded and fried, became an iconic American bar snack in the 1980s and 1990s, beloved for their irresistible combination of creamy, […]
Chicken Barley Soup is a timeless, nourishing comfort food with roots that stretch back thousands of years. Barley is one of the world’s oldest cultivated grains, a staple in ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, and medieval Europe, and it has long been cherished in soups and stews for its hearty, chewy texture and ability to make a […]
New Mexico Green Chile Bisquick Quiche is a delicious blend of classic American convenience cooking and New Mexico’s beloved green chile tradition. Bisquick “impossible pies” became a kitchen sensation in the 1970s and 1980s, when home cooks discovered that a simple batter of baking mix, eggs, and milk could magically form its own tender crust […]
Smoked Mexican-Style Brisket is where two great Texas traditions meet: Central Texas barbecue and the bold, vibrant flavors of Tex-Mex. Brisket became the crown jewel of Texas barbecue thanks to German and Czech immigrants who opened meat markets in the 1800s, smoking tough cuts low and slow until they turned meltingly tender. Meanwhile, along the […]
Mexican Green Chile Gravy is a delicious marriage of two comfort-food traditions: the creamy, milk-based country gravies of the American South and the beloved roasted green chiles of New Mexico and the Southwest. In New Mexico, green chile finds its way into nearly everything, from stews and enchiladas to burgers and breakfast, so it was […]