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Latin American

Sopa de Lentejas

There are as many version of lentil soup as there are days of the year—this Sopa de Lentejas recipe features diced carrots and celery.

Caldo de Pollo

When you are sick or under the weather, this Mexican chicken soup called caldo de pollo can lift up your spirits like few foods can.

Chicken Fajitas

The marinade for this chicken fajitas recipe packs a big citrusy punch, which means you don’t have to let the chicken marinate for very long.

Stop Throwing Away Your Potato Skins and Stick Them in a Taco Instead

Originally born of necessity during lean times, tacos de pobre have become a mainstream staple in Mexican home kitchens.

Oaxaca-Style Mushroom and Cheese Quesadillas

These mushroom quesadillas are stellar with homemade tortillas, but you can also use store-bought corn tortillas.

Tacos de Pobre

These budget-friendly tacos de pobre are packed with crispy, shallow-fried potato skins, plus sautéed onions and chile peppers.

Caldo de Oso (Mine Workers’ Fish Soup)

Caldo de oso is traditionally made with catfish, though any white fish will work in this soup, a specialty of Chihuahua in Mexico. 

If You Have 3 Ingredients and a Skillet, You Can Make Arepas

These warm, toasty cornmeal pockets can be slathered with butter, stuffed with scrambled eggs, or sandwiched around sliced avocado and cheese.

Arepas

Arepas are a quintessential part of Venezuelan cuisine. I grew up eating them daily in Caracas and I still make them at home on a weekly basis. This cornmeal cake that’s eaten like a sandwich is the daily “bread” in Venezuela.

Instant Pot Vegan Red Pozole

Don't skip the garnishes on this vegan red pozole recipe; you need them for both texture and flavor.

Black Sesame Champurrado

Enjoy this velvety black sesame and red masa champurrado right off the stove as a dessert, or savor it with the crunchy company of a sugar-encrusted buñuelo.

Classic Champurrado

Champurrado is an atole defined by chocolate; the classic Mexican hot drink is pure winter comfort.

Buñuelos

These fritters are often referred to as buñuelos de rodilla, or knee fritters, as they need to be quite thin and the knee is often pressed into the dough to stretch it out.

Coquito

Add the creamy Puerto Rican coconut and rum drink known as coquito to your festive cocktail rotation and enjoy throughout the holiday season.

How to Transform Your Leftovers Into Stellar Chilaquiles

Got extra tortillas or leftover rotisserie chicken on hand? This versatile dish makes those bits and bobs into fantastic comfort food.

Chilaquiles Rojos

This chilaquiles recipe is the blueprint for one of my favorite comfort foods. It’s a great way to use up tortillas (or tortilla chips) that are past their optimal freshness.

Salsa Roja

The scent of homemade salsa roja always takes me back to my childhood. The aroma of rehydrating dried chiles mingling with fresh serrano chiles or jalapeños, tomatoes, onion, and garlic was a weekly occurrence in our household. It was always too spicy for my young palate, but I never got sick of the smell wafting through the house. Though I’ve grown into a heat-seeker as my palate has evolved, this version doesn’t have to be spicy at all. Adding a single serrano chile to the mix gives this mild .…

Chocotorta

This no-bake chocotorta is thrown together with everyday staples from the Argentine pantry.

The Classic Margarita

Our best margarita recipe is refreshing, strong, and tart. The secret? Good tequila, the right orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, and finding the ideal balance.