Author: Charlotte

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…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (side dish) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed and well-drained 3 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or light olive oil) 3 medium ripe Roma tomatoes, 1/2 small white onion, 2 garlic cloves (for…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 street tacos (serves 4) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 2.5 lb beef brisket flat or beef plate (suadero), cut into 2-inch strips 2.5 cups lard or neutral oil (to cover for confit) 1/2 white onion (thick…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb large shrimp, peeled/deveined 8 dried guajillo chiles; 6 dried árbol chiles 4 Roma tomatoes (about 1 lb), 6 garlic cloves, 1/2 white onion 1 cup total liquid (3/4 cup chile soaking liquid…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 2.5 lb (1.1 kg) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs/drumsticks 2 tbsp neutral oil, divided 1.25 lb (570 g) tomatillos, husked 2–3 serrano chiles (to taste) 1.5 medium white onions (half for sauce, 1 for sauté),…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (8 tostadas) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 38 minutes (30 min marinating + 8 min to crisp tostadas) Total Time: 58 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.25 lb (570 g) very fresh firm white fish, 1/2-inch dice 1 cup (240 ml) fresh lime juice 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 7 oz (200 g) fideo or thin vermicelli, broken 2 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or avocado) 4 cups (960 ml) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 4 ripe Roma tomatoes (about 1 lb / 450…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 tortas Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch chunks 1 cup orange juice + 1/4 cup lime juice + 1 cup water 2 tbsp lard or neutral oil, 2 tsp…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb fresh nopales (cactus paddles), cleaned and diced (about 3 cups) 8 cups water + 1 tsp kosher salt (for boiling) 2 medium Roma tomatoes, diced 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 1–2…