Jalapeño

This cool salsa is the ideal accompaniment for grilled shrimp.

Cornmeal gives these blini a slightly crunchy texture that is perfect with the salsa.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

If the four-inch tortillas used at Café Iguana in Denver, Colorado, are hard to find, the standard five- to six-inch ones also work, or they can be trimmed to the smaller size.

A fine version of a hearty classic.

Bean thread noodles (also known as cellophane noodles) come in varying widths. For this recipe we like the wider (1/4-inch) noodles.

This is another wonderful all-purpose salsa. It goes particularly well with eggs and any dish containing black beans. The essential technique in this recipe is the blackening of the tomatoes. That and the chipotle chile give the salsa its deep, smoky flavor.

Adapted from Mnemba Island Lodge

Gulisa's Ajika This lively condiment goes nicely with grilled meats and fish as well as with pork stew.

This would be nice with any roasted meat.

Serve this alongside quesadillas.

This recipe was created to accompany Spiced Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Mango Salsa. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Called chakchouka, this specialty is perfect for brunch, lunch or even a quick supper.Traditionally, it is prepared with a slender, spicy beef or lamb merguez sausage, and a soft bread is used in place of a fork to "grab and eat".