Chorizo and Potato Tacos
Juicy, highly seasoned Mexican chorizo is the key to these classic tacos, and we devised a quick method for making our own. We started by toasting ancho chile powder, paprika, and spices in oil to intensify their flavors, and then we mixed ground pork into the spiced oil along with some cider vinegar. We […]
Homemade Taco-Size Flour Tortillas
Homemade flour tortillas put store-bought versions to shame with their chewy yet supple texture. A simple mixture of flour, salt, water, and fat was all it took to create a tender tortilla dough. We opted for shortening, as grocery-store lard imparted a sour taste. A brief rest in the refrigerator after mixing makes the dough […]
Texas Breakfast Tacos with Chorizo
To make these plump egg-filled tacos, we started with the base, making homemade tortillas that were tender yet could hold a big helping of eggs. For a flavorful filling, we scrambled the eggs with smoky chorizo, onion, and jalapeño. Our warm Salsa Roja (a cooked red salsa) came together quickly in the microwave for […]
Chicken Yakisoba
Chicken Yakisoba is a popular Japanese noodle stir-fry that’s super easy to make at home. Our recipe also has a ton of fresh vegetables in it!
Pad See Ew
Pad see ew—the traditional Thai dish of chewy, lightly charred rice noodles, chicken, crisp broccoli, and moist egg, bound with a sweet and salty soy-based sauce—is a simple dish that makes it a natural choice for a weeknight meal. To simulate the subtle browning of the noodles produced by high-heat wok burners, we cook […]
Blueberry, Almond, and Lemon Cake
A slice of this berry-dotted cake is perfect late in the morning, for afternoon tea or after dinner, with coffee. It keeps for up to three days in a sealed container, but is at its absolute best on the day it’s made.