When buying corn, look for husks that are tightly bound and light green with plentiful, fresh-looking silks at the top and with plump kernels in tightly packed rows.
The success of tamale making depends on assembling the right steamer. Select a container with a lid that is large enough to easily hold all tamales, and use a stainless steel steamer rack, steamer basket or a Chinese metal or bamboo steamer, making sure that the water does not touch the rack.
Sometimes you just want pot pie. This one is wholesome, delicious, and freezer-friendly.
This fork-and-knife quesadilla is great topped with salsa and guacamole.
For extra protein in this quick side dish, stir in a can of rinsed, drained black beans just before serving.
Fresh basil and lemon juice brighten the flavors of a fresh vegetable medley.
You can have this chili on the table in no time at all since you probably already have the ingredients in your pantry.
Traditional chiles rellenos are dipped in a light egg batter and fried. Here, we keep the same crisp outside but take away extra fat and calories by baking the stuffed, breaded chiles.
Sweet and sticky with just a little kick, these sliced tempeh strips are briefly marinated, baked, then re-glazed to trap in maximum flavor and tender texture.
