Author: Charlotte

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (12 enchiladas) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 12 corn tortillas (5–6 inch) 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (about 1.25 lb raw chicken or rotisserie) 1.5 lb tomatillos, husked and rinsed 2 serrano chiles (seeded for mild) 1 small white…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb Roma tomatoes (4–5), halved 2 jalapeños, stemmed (seeded for mild) 1/2 medium white onion, thick slices 2 garlic cloves 1 tbsp neutral oil, plus 1/3 cup for tortillas 1/2 cup low-sodium stock…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (12 flautas) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs 1/2 medium white onion, 3 garlic cloves, 2 bay leaves 1 tsp kosher salt (poaching) + 1/2 tsp salt (seasoning) 1 tsp…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 white fish fillets (5–6 oz each; snapper, cod, or halibut) 1 lime (zest and 2 tbsp juice), kosher salt, black pepper 3 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 medium onion (thinly sliced) and 4…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 gorditas (serves 4–6) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 3 cups (360 g) masa harina 2 1/2 cups (590 ml) warm water, plus more as needed 2 tbsp lard or neutral oil, 1 tsp kosher salt 1 lb (450 g) chicharrón…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 huaraches (4 servings) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 2 cups masa harina + 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups warm water + 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 lb flank or skirt steak Marinade: 1 tbsp lime juice, 2 cloves garlic…

Torta de Milanesa (Crispy Breaded Cutlet Sandwich) Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) thin chicken cutlets or beef milanesa steaks 2 tsp kosher salt, divided; 1 tsp black pepper, divided 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (85% lean) 1/2 lb (225 g) ground pork 1/4 cup uncooked long-grain white rice, rinsed 1 large egg 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro, plus more to…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (hearty side or 4 generous bowls) Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 8–12 hours soaking, optional) Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (455 g; about 2 cups) dried pinto beans, soaked and drained 6 oz (170 g) thick-cut bacon,…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 3.5 lb bone-in chicken pieces (thighs/drumsticks) 16 cups cold water 1 medium white onion (halved) 5 garlic cloves (smashed) 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp whole black peppercorns 2 1/2 tsp…