American Chili con Carne
American chili con carne is a hearty pot of ground beef, beans, tomatoes, peppers, and spices made for easy dinners, game days, and casual gatherings. …
Nicaraguan Nacatamales (Pork and Masa Parcels)
Nacatamales are Nicaragua’s hearty banana-leaf parcels: seasoned corn masa surrounds pork, rice, potato, and vegetables for a special weekend meal. This home-kitchen version keeps the …
Guatemalan Pepián de Pollo (Spiced Chicken Stew)
Pepián de pollo is Guatemala’s deeply flavored chicken stew, built from roasted tomatoes, chiles, seeds, and spices blended into a velvety sauce. Roasting the vegetables …
Canadian Tourtière (French-Canadian Meat Pie)
Tourtière is a classic French-Canadian meat pie, especially popular during the holiday season and on cold winter evenings. A tender spiced filling sits inside crisp …
Mexican Chilaquiles Rojos
Chilaquiles are a classic Mexican breakfast built from tortilla chips gently simmered in salsa until softened at the edges while staying pleasantly crisp in the …
Mexican Birria
Birria is a richly seasoned Mexican braise traditionally made with goat or beef, then served with its deeply flavored consommé for dipping and spooning. A …
Salvadoran Pupusas
Pupusas are El Salvador’s beloved stuffed corn cakes, griddled until lightly crisp while the cheese and savory filling turn wonderfully tender inside. This version keeps …
Mexican Enchiladas Verdes with Chicken
Enchiladas verdes are a bright Mexican comfort food of rolled tortillas, tender chicken, and roasted tomatillo sauce. Roasting the tomatillos adds gentle char and sweetness, …
Mexican Pozole Rojo with Pork
Pozole rojo is a beloved Mexican soup of tender pork and hominy in a brick-red chile broth, finished with crisp fresh garnishes. The pork simmers …
New Orleans Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo
New Orleans gumbo is a deeply savory Louisiana stew built on dark roux, the aromatic holy trinity of onion, celery, and bell pepper, plus chicken, …