Leave the frozen stuff on the shelf -- chef Nick Malgieri's fresh puff pastry recipe is tasty and easy to make in your food processor. It appears in his cookbook "Bake! Essential Techniques for Perfect...
If corn on the cob is pure Americana, then this cheesy, chili-flecked Mexican rendition is pure genius. Try to use queso fresco or cotija, two Mexican cheeses that give a real-deal touch when swapped with...
Tangy Roquefort blue cheese makes this smooth vinaigrette from chef Michel Roux's "Sauces" cookbook the perfect complement to warm green beans.Also Try: Classic Vinaigrette, Tomato Vinaigrette
Simple Italian pesto adds depth to many dishes besides pasta (although tossed in bowl of al dente linguine is reason enough to love it). Bring dips, meats, sandwiches, and even soups to life with this...
Use this sweet Blue Ribbon Barbecue Sauce to make a Barbecued Pork Sandwich from Bruce and Eric Bromberg's "Blue Ribbon Cookbook."Photo credit: Quentin Bacon
Vinaigrettes aren't just for salads: Use this tomato-based mix from chef Michel Roux's "Sauces" cookbook as a light pasta topping. Also Try:Classic Vinaigrette, Roquefort Vinaigrette
This recipe for jalapeƱo dressing is courtesy of Susan Spicer and can be found in her cookbook, "Crescent City Cooking." It tastes delicious atop your favorite salad.
This delicious guacamole recipe, uniquely garnished with cheese, pumpkin seeds, and chicharron, comes from chef Rick Bayless -- it's the heart of his Cinco de Mayo guacamole bar. Get All the Recipes
For traditionally steamed foods like tamales, the Instant Pot or pressure cooker really comes in handy. We absolutely love the way it produces perfectly tender, fluffy tamales in about 15 minutes. This...
For a fresh-baked flavor, chef Rick Bayless wraps store-bought tortillas in a clean, damp kitchen towel, and warms them in the microwave in a covered casserole dish.
Black-eyed peas add protein and a slight smoky taste to this vegetarian dish. To save some time when preparing this recipe, mince the garlic and chiles together.
For your next batch of rice and beans, punch up both the flavor and the nutrition by adding sliced mushrooms for antioxidants, bell pepper for vitamin C, scrambled eggs for extra protein, and creamy avocado...
Once you try this zesty corn recipe from south of the border, you may never go back to basic salt and butter. Just spread one tablespoon of mayonnaise over corn kernels, then sprinkle queso fresco over...
This creamy cheese sauce can be made ahead of time, cooled to room temperature, and transferred to a container with a tight-fitting lid. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, and reheated...
Trying to work meatless meals into your routine? A pot of hearty, healthy Cuban Black Beans makes a satisfying dish -- and enough leftovers for this recipe.
Four types of chiles give this BBQ sauce layers of smoky flavor. Dried chiles are roasted, then stemmed, seeded, and cooked with usual barbecue sauce ingredients including ketchup and molasses.