Note: Serious Eater Michael Natkin of the vegetarian blog Herbivoracious drops by every Wednesday to share a delicious recipe to expand our vegetarian repertoire. [Photograph: Michael Natkin] Tortilla casserole isn't authentically Mexican, beautiful, or fancy in any way. It's simply... More

[Photograph: Blake Royer] After Nick praised Rick Bayless so thoroughly yesterday as the most reliable authority on Mexican cuisine, I hungrily went straight to my copy of Mexican Everyday in search of a recipe for dinner. It is his most... More

The enchilada sauce is basically a béchamel with a lot more kick. [Photograph: Nick Kindelsperger] I knew from the moment I put these in the oven that they'd come out perfectly. I mean, was there any choice? Every single recipe... More

In the Crisper Featured Veg: Tomatillos Flavor affinities: Lime, cilantro, tomatoes, green chilies, onion, garlic Prepare: Remove husk, wash well Cook: Dice and eat raw, simmer, roast The first time our CSA delivered tomatillos a few years ago I... More

Note: Today has turned into de facto Mole Day at Serious Eats. Earlier this morning we brought you another mole sauce recipe as part of our Serious Heat series, and as it turns out, our vegetarian columnist Michael was in... More

Mole brings together the wonderful worlds of chile and chocolate. The smooth, flavorful sauce is very versatile. It can smother enchiladas, chicken, sweet potatoes, you name it. The concept of mole is that the sauce is the main event--what it's served with is in a supporting role. More

Editor's note: Philadelphia food writers Joy Manning and Tara Mataraza Desmond drop by each week with Meat Lite, which celebrates meat in moderation. Meat Lite was inspired by their book, Almost Meatless. [Flickr: jlastras] Strata, or savory bread pudding, is... More

I've gone and done it. I've officially killed my copy of Rick Bayless's Mexican Everyday. Now more a mess of loose pages than an actual book, this favorite had shown signs of giving way for over a year. The final... More

"There has to be a certain satisfaction in proving that vegan food is actually quite tasty." [Flickr: Chadd] I'm not a vegan myself, but I applaud those who choose the path of the eggless. It's an admirable lifestyle decision, and... More

[Nick Kindelsperger] Some weeks I can do no wrong in the kitchen while other times, I look back and wonder what the hell happened. I had no less than three potential dinners crash and burn this week. They were so... More