1Tamales
Andrew bui Tamales aren’t just fun to eat, they’re a great solo or group project for anyone who loves to cook. Make it a party by involving your friends, enlist your partner or spouse for a different kind of date night, or get the whole family involved. Tamale making is a joy, and tamales are a great canvas for different kinds of fillings.
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2Best-Ever Mexican Tostadas
PARKER FEIERBACH Tostada shells can be tricky to find, so we made our own! Hot and fresh, there's so much more flavor. All that said, these insanely creamy beans + quick pickled onions would taste amazing on anything, including a packaged tostada shell. 😉
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3Green Chile Chicken Skillet Enchiladas
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4Chicken Enchiladas
PHOTO: KATE JORDAN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON When the craving for satisfying comfort food meets the need for a straightforward dinner, chicken enchiladas are a guaranteed winner. They’re easy, filling, and take less than an hour to prepare from start to finish.
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5Chalupas
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLIST Chalupas are a classic Mexican street food snack that are crispy, savory, and fun to eat. Usually chalupas are served like a tostada, but because we know you might be looking for the fluffy fry bread-like taco shell, we decided to create a version that was the best of both worlds.
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6Bean & Cheese Taquitos
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON These crispy, cheesy Mexican taquitos are quick and easy to make—even if you don’t want to bust out the big bottle of oil. Instead, brush them with a little oil, then bake them at 450° for around 15 minutes.
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7Best-Ever Guacamole
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: FRANCESCA ZANI Whether you serve it as a simple dip, load it on top of your tacos, or smear it on a bun as a burger topping, we can all agree—it’s not a party without Mexico’s most famous dip. Keep it simple, like we did, or go wild with your mix-ins—just be sure to make extra, this'll go fast.
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8Carne Asada Tacos
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER 9Mexican Fried Chicken Torta
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10Sopes
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER 11Mexican Rice
PHOTO: KATE JORDAN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 12Sikil P’ak Pumpkin Seed Salsa
Andrew bui If salsa verde and hummus had a child, it would remind us of this dip. Our version of sikil p’ak, which in Mayan means “pumpkin seed” and “tomato” respectively, is inspired by the Yucatecan version. Our riff uses hulled pepitas and charred tomatillos, and its subtle smokiness will keep you coming back for more.
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13Elote: Mexican Street Corn
PARKER FEIERBACH Elote is an unbelievably popular antojito (little craving) that you can find sold on the street in Mexico. It's often served on a stick, though you could skip the skewer and make it the same way you'd boil or oven bake regular corn on the cob.
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14Nachos Supreme
Parker Feierbach In 1943, some wives of U.S. soldiers stationed at Fort Duncan in Eagle Pass, Texas, were on a shopping trip in the bordering city of Piedras Negras, Mexico. They stopped at a just-closed restaurant. Not wanting to disappoint his customers, the maître d’, Ignacio "El Nacho" Anaya, was determined to whip something up for them. He made due with what was left in the kitchen—tortillas, cheese, and pickled jalapeños—and served what would go on to be called "Nacho's especiales."
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15Chicken Empanadas
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAM Empanadas come in many different forms with many different fillings. This version is a flavor bomb, with tender chicken thighs, peppers, and olives, bolstered by tomato paste and paprika. Yum!
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16Carne Asada Fries
Emily Hlavac Green 17Chicken Flautas
PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAM 18Salsa Verde Enchiladas
Joel goldberg Cheesy, savory enchiladas that have a super-green sauce might sound like a project, but mixing store-bought ingredients with fresh stuff speeds everything up without sacrificing flavor. The major “hack” here is using jarred salsa verde but punching up the flavor (and nutrients!) by adding a whole bunch of cilantro, fresh garlic, and jalapeños. It gives it a made-from-scratch taste but in a fraction of the time.
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19Chicken Quesadillas
Ethan Calabrese You don't really need a recipe to make this insanely popular Mexican dish. Top a tortilla with cheese (and whatever else you've got), then fold it in half and cook until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melty. But if you're looking for some guidance, especially in cooking up some quick and easy chicken to stuff inside, this recipe won't let you down.
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20Refried Pinto Beans
LUCY SCHAEFFER Mastering this classic Mexican staple takes a little bit of time, a lot of pork fat, and our few helpful hints (you CAN use canned beans!).
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