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Mexican Meat Patties with Fresh Corn Salsa

Inspired by Mexican pacholas, these extra-thin beef and pork patties are spiced with cilantro, chili powder, and garlic. Topped off with a simple raw corn and tomato salsa, they are a crowd-pleasing and...

Author: Anna Stockwell

Spicy Cornbread Stuffing with Chorizo and Sweet Potatoes

This flavor-packed holiday side feeds a crowd of 20 and takes care of both the stuffing and the sweet potatoes. If you don't like spicy dishes, omit (or reduce) the fresh chiles.

Author: Rick Martinez

Thai Style Squid and Cucumber Salad

The secret to cooking squid so it's tender, not tough, is to cook it very quickly in small batches. Tossed with crunchy cucumbers, peanuts, and fresh red chiles, it makes a refreshing summer dinner spooned...

Author: Anna Stockwell

Coconut Turmeric Relish

The sweet, spicy, and tart flavors in this coconut-turmeric relish make it a perfect match with cauliflower.

Author: Claire Saffitz

Ancho Chile Pork Tenderloin with Brussels Sprouts and Squash

An ancho chile rub serves double-duty in this dinner: it's the sweet and zesty rub for the tenderloin, and the seasoning for the roasted veg.

Author: Anna Stockwell

Pork Enchiladas Rojas

If you can't find guajillo chiles, use New Mexico or Californian chiles, and for moritas, try chipotle chiles in adobo.

Author: Rick Martinez

Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup (Tom Yum Kung)

Tom Yum is made so many different ways that no two batches are really ever alike. Simultaneously spicy, tart, and sweet, this soup grows on you the more you eat it. Try it along with rice to cut some of...

Cheesy Grits With Poached Eggs, Greens, and Bacon

Winter's answer to the grain bowl, this feels super hearty and satisfying.

Author: Claire Saffitz

Tadka Dhal

This is probably the most famous lentil dish coming out of India-yellow lentils tempered with spices and the usual holy trinity of garlic, ginger and chile. It has always been a favorite of mine and it...

Author: Anjali Pathak

Chilaquiles With Bacon, Eggs, and Cheese

This one-skillet breakfast is perfect for chilly holiday mornings that call for hot melted cheese and eggs with as little work as possible. Use your favorite jarred salsa verde for this recipe, or feel...

Author: Anna Stockwell

Pickled Pearl Onions

These bright zesty pickles are equally at home in a cocktail as they are in a salad, with pâté, or as part of a cured meats and cheese board.

Author: Mindy Fox

Cumin Chile Lamb Kebabs with Garlic Yogurt

A perfect cube is not essential, but try to get the lamb into roughly the same size pieces so they cook at the same rate.

Author: Chris Morocco

Seafood Empanaditas

These plump, fried hors d'oeuvres, a seafood variation on Chile's signature baked onion-and-meat-filled empanadas, are hot and juicy. Have plenty of napkins ready.

Author: Ruth Van Waerebeek

Harissa Crusted Swordfish

This homemade take on harissa is bold enough to use on pork chops or chicken thighs, too. You can also toss it with broccoli or carrots before roasting.

Glazed Shallots with Chile and Thyme

Choose shallots that are all about the same size so that they soften evenly as they cook. And if spicy is not your thing, skip the Fresno chiles.

Author: Molly Baz

Soy Basted Chicken Kebabs with Sesame Citrus Sprinkle

Soy adds saltiness along with a deep color to these skewers; the glaze would also be great on short ribs.

Author: Chris Morocco

Winter Squash and Short Rib Enchiladas

Caramelized onions and poblano peppers would be delicious and will lighten up the filling.

Author: Rick Martinez

Black Eyed Pea Chile Verde

Smoked pork hocks don't just add meatiness and body; they release smoky, salty notes as they cook, seasoning the beans in the process.

Author: Chris Morocco

Yellowtail Crudo With Citrus and Avocado

If you can't find yuzu kosho, combine 1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice, 1/2 tsp. orange juice, and a pinch each of finely chopped serrano and kosher salt.

Author: Zach Pollack