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Mexican-Style Skillet Corn captures the irresistible flavors of elote, the beloved grilled street corn sold by vendors throughout Mexico. On busy street corners and at festivals, elote is served hot on the cob, brushed with butter, slathered in mayonnaise and crema, rolled in salty cotija, dusted with chili powder, and finished with a squeeze of […]
Chile Rellenos are one of Mexico’s most iconic dishes. The name means “stuffed chiles,” and the recipe is believed to have originated in the city of Puebla, where roasted poblano peppers were filled, coated in a cloud-like egg batter, and fried until golden. Over the centuries, the dish spread across Mexico and the American Southwest, […]
Green Chile Stew is the official comfort food of New Mexico, a dish so loved that locals often debate whose family makes the best version. Every fall, the smoky scent of roasting Hatch chiles drifts through the state as families stock up for the year, and a steaming pot of green chile stew is one […]
Hatch Chile Cheese Cornbread brings together two Southwestern favorites: golden, tender cornbread and the smoky, earthy heat of roasted Hatch green chiles. Cornbread has deep roots in American cooking, tracing back to Native American traditions of grinding corn into meal and baking simple breads over open fires. In the Southwest, especially New Mexico, cooks naturally […]
Pumpkin Empanadas, known in Mexico as empanadas de calabaza, are a beloved autumn and holiday treat. In many Mexican and Mexican-American homes, they’re baked during the cooler months, served at Día de los Muertos gatherings, enjoyed with coffee on chilly mornings, and shared at Christmas alongside tamales and champurrado. Traditionally, the filling is sweetened with […]
Caldo de Pollo is one of the most cherished comfort foods in Mexican homes, a warm, nourishing chicken soup that has been simmering in family kitchens for generations. Much like chicken noodle soup in the United States, it’s the dish mothers and grandmothers make when someone is sick, when the weather turns cold, or simply […]
Jalapeño Salt is a simple homemade seasoning that captures the bright, grassy heat of fresh jalapeños in a shelf-stable, sprinkle-anywhere form. Flavored salts have a long history around the world, from the herb-infused salts of the Mediterranean to Mexico’s beloved chile-lime seasonings like sal de gusano and modern favorites such as Tajín. Combining salt with […]
Mexican Street Corn Salad Ingredients Frozen corn: 20 oz, completely thawed and blotted dry with paper towels Avocado oil: 2 tablespoons (or another neutral oil that handles high heat) Scallions: ½ cup, thinly sliced (white and green parts) Fresh cilantro: ¼ cup, roughly chopped, plus more for garnish Cotija cheese: ¼ cup, crumbled, plus more […]
Fresh Beans with Green Chile Hamburger Stew and Onions Ingredients Coriander seeds: 1 teaspoon Vegetable oil or olive oil: 1 tablespoon Lean ground beef: 1 pound (leave out for a vegetarian version) Onion: ½ medium, finely chopped Garlic: 3 large cloves, minced Chicken or vegetable stock: 4–6 cups, homemade if possible (use more or less […]
Cheesy Green Chile Rice Casserole is a classic of Southwestern home cooking, the kind of creamy, comforting side dish that has appeared at family dinners, church potlucks, and holiday tables for decades. Often called “green chile rice” or “Mexican rice casserole” in New Mexico and Texas, it’s beloved for turning a handful of simple ingredients […]