Jalapeño

Variations of this salad are often served on Christmas Eve in both old and New Mexico.

The crust of this tart is tender and quite crumbly.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

(Chicken Stir-Fry with Holy Basil) Two of the common types of basil used in Thailand are now available in North America. Bai horapha tastes like a good strong Italian sweet basil and can be found in Asian markets and some supermarkets, usually sold as Asian basil or Thai basil. The basil traditionally used in this recipes is bai gaprow, or holy basil which can be harder to find because of its shorter shelf life. Holy basil hasn't much taste when raw, but when cooked it becomes strong and distinctive. Asian basil makes a very good substitute, though it can't be cooked as long or it will lose flavor.

Try the sauce with grilled fish or chicken, too. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Jalapeño chilies give this a nice spicy kick. An accompaniment to Chicken Chili Verde .

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

There is a historical reason why most Hanukkah menus offer foods that have been fried in oil. In the second century B.C., a one-day supply of oil inexplicably burned for eight days and eight nights after Judah Maccabee and his followers recaptured Jerusalem's Holy Temple from their Syrian oppressors. Hanukkah is the celebration of that miracle, and fried foods are served to commemorate the oil. In this country, the Eastern European potato latke is usually featured. These fritters are a Sephardic contribution to that tradition.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. This recipe was inspired by a dish prepared at New York City's Café Habana.

The verde on the succulent swordfish comes from the cilantro and chili marinade and a silky avocado mayonnaise. Start out with salsa and tortilla chips, and serve Mexican beer throughout the meal.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Raita is a fresh yogurt sauce that typically accompanies curries and other Indian dishes. This raita also acts as a marinade.