Chicken wings with raspberry-chipotle glaze: Alitas al chipotle

These chicken wings with raspberry-chipotle glaze are incredibly easy, with the sweet stickiness many look for in a wing, and can be made with my raspberry chipotle sauce recipe. Make a double batch of sauce to have extra for dipping if desired. Ingredients 3 pounds chicken wings, tips removed, cut in half at the joint […]

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Grilled tuna steak in ginger chile marinade: Atun con marinada de chile y jengibre

This marinade is great for thick pieces of fish or fish kebobs destined for the grill. For a far superior flavor, try to use wood charcoal instead of “briquettes.” Ingredients 4 8-ounce tuna steaks, 1 inch thick 2 dried arbol chiles, crumbled (remove seeds if desired) 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion 2 inch piece […]

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Mexican huazontle tart with pasilla chile: Tarta de huazontle con chile pasilla

This is referred to as a tart in Mexico, although, having two crusts, it is more like a pie made with tart dough. It makes a good lunch or light supper, with a soup or salad. The recipe is adapted from Larousse de la Cocina Mexicana by Alicia Gironella De’Angeli and Giorgio D’Angeli. Ingredients For […]

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Mexican pork with pears and ancho chiles: Puerco con peras y chile ancho

This is a simple, easy pork braise, full of flavor from the sweet and savory combination of pears and smoky, raisiny Mexican ancho chiles. Ingredients 1 pork butt roast, about 3-4 pounds (in Mexico, ask for pierna) tied at intervals Salt and pepper 3 tablespoons corn oil 6 large cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 3 […]

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Bowl of Apples © Daniel Wheeler, 2009

Roast pork loin stuffed with apples: Lomo de puerco con manzanas

This is a beautiful fall entrée, and goes well with a simple side dish like puree de papas or white rice. Ingredients 1 4-pound boneless pork loin roast 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 large, […]

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Mexican chia fruit gelatin: Gelatina de frutas con chia

Chia’s natural ability to gel makes it perfect for vegans or anyone else adverse to using commercial gelatins made with animal hooves. Use any kind of fruit juice, including those that aren’t available in packaged gelatin powder flavors, like pomegranate and cranberry. This chia fruit gelatin is not as thick as gels made with commercial […]

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Mexican chia coconut pudding: Postre de chia y coco

Ridiculously simple to make and fun to eat, this chia coconut pudding could also be prepared with almond milk. Ingredients 4 tablespoons chia seeds 1 cup coconut milk 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar In a bowl, combine seeds with coconut milk. Whisk every 5 minutes to prevent clumping. After 30 minutes, stir in the […]

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Baked coconut shrimp with mango sauce: Camarones con coco y mango al horno

This is a tasty, low fat way of making coconut shrimp. Mango puree is used instead of batter, and baking instead of frying. Mango puree can be made in a blender with fresh mangoes or found in the frozen food section of some supermarkets. Ingredients 1 ½ cups mango puree 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons […]

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