Mexican Cabbage Salad

Mexican Cabbage Salad, known as ensalada de repollo or curtido-style slaw, is a humble but essential side dish found on tables, at taquerías, and in street food stalls throughout Mexico. Unlike creamy American coleslaw, this version is…

Chicken Francese

Chicken Francese is a beloved Italian-American classic with a fascinating history. Despite its name, which means “French-style” in Italian, it was popularized not in Italy or France but in Italian-American restaurants in New York,…

Chili Verde

Chile Verde is one of the most beloved dishes of northern Mexico and the American Southwest, a slow-braised pork stew bathed in a vibrant green sauce of tomatillos, chiles, garlic, and cilantro. Known in Mexico as puerco en salsa verde, it…

Spaghetti Pie Recipe

Spaghetti Pie is a classic Italian-American comfort dish that turns a humble plate of spaghetti into a sliceable, family-friendly showstopper. Its roots trace back to Italian frittata di pasta, a thrifty Neapolitan dish where leftover pasta…

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup Ingredients For the chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts: 2 (about 1 pound) Kosher salt: 1 teaspoon, plus more to taste Paprika: 1 teaspoon (sweet or smoked), plus more as needed Black pepper: to…

Crispy Chicken Cutlets

Crispy Chicken Cutlets are one of the most beloved comfort foods in Italian-American kitchens, the kind of dish that’s been fried up in family kitchens for generations. Their roots trace back to European breaded cutlet traditions like…

Perfect Green Chile Stew

Perfect Green Chile Stew Ingredients For the meat and vegetables: Ground beef: 1 pound (450 g), 80/20 preferred Potatoes: 2–3 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes Green chiles: 4 large (Hatch, Anaheim, or poblano), roasted,…