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RecipeChicken Tostadas with Black Beans and Cilantro-Lime Cream
These fresh, crunchy, colorful tostadas are the perfect showcase for shredded leftover white meat from Citrus-Marinated Roasted Chicken, which is gently and briefly reheated with a bit of the pan…
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RecipeSofrito Scallops with Saffron Rice
Used with everything from beans to meat to fish, the versatile tomato-based sauce called sofrito is the soul of Latin American and Caribbean food. In this Cuban-inspired dish, bay scallops…
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RecipeSpicy Pork Chops with Mango-Lime Salsa
Look for thick chops (1-1/4 to 1-1/2 inches thick) for this recipe; they're less likely to dry out during cooking.
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RecipeSpice-Rubbed Tilapia with Tomatillo, Black Bean & Mango Salad
Tomatillos look like small green tomatoes surrounded by a papery husk. They’re common in Mexican cuisine, and their refreshing flavor is great either raw or cooked.
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RecipeMigas (Scrambled Eggs with Corn Tortillas)
The recipe for this tex-mex dish came from one of my former sous chefs, Edilberto (Edi) Rodriguez, Jr., who had an excellent way with food. He nominated his grandmother, Carmelina,…
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RecipeBeef Picadillo
A Latin American and Caribbean favorite, picadillo is a savory-sweet ground beef filling that’s delicious wrapped in lettuce leaves. It’s also good in tacos, quesadillas, and omelets.
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RecipeTurkey and Roasted Poblano Tacos
These tacos highlight the flavor of leftover Thanksgiving turkey without overwhelming it. Doubling up on the tortillas keeps them from splitting when they’re packed with the juicy filling. You can…
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RecipeMexican Black Bean Burgers
It’s better to sauté these burgers rather than grill them, because they have a fragile texture and lack the protein that meat and fish have to hold everything together.
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RecipePork Chops with Green Chiles and Onions
A double dose of chile—canned and powder—adds pleasant heat to this quick skillet braise. The peppers’ light green hue may fade slightly as they simmer, but their spicy essence intensifies…
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RecipeQuick Shrimp Tacos
Made with quick-cooking shrimp and simply topped with cabbage and cilantro, these tacos come together in minutes. Round out the meal with rice and black beans or a chopped salad.
