Jamie Oliver, author of this week's Cook the Book pick, describes his potato and chorizo omelette as a cross between a tortilla española and a frittata. These aren't the only categories the dish spans, as it is just as suitable... More

This recipe by the Food Network's Guy Fieri initially attracted me because of the combination of Mexican chorizo and shrimp, which he mixed with rice and stuffed into a poblano chile. With a sprinkling of cheese on top, these looked... 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 the book coauthored by the two, Almost Meatless, due out in spring... More

Another week, another story of over-purchasing. This time the culprit was enchiladas verdes, leaving me with a plethora of excellent Mexican ingredients. On the spur of the moment, while I already had the grill going, I assembled them into quesadilla... More

What I love about Mexican tortas are all the textures. You get slightly crusty bread, smooth and creamy refried beans, hot and spicy meat, and then a layer of fresh vegetables to balance it all out. I usually don't make... More

Though they were essentially absent from my youth, Brussels sprouts have found their way onto my plate quite often in the past year. They pair especially well with balsamic vinegar. This little recipe of Blake's has been my go-to Brussels... More

I must have downed dozens of variations on this dish over the past couple years, and I’ve loved nearly everyone. Because chorizo is highly spiced and ready to go from the outset, it’s a no-fuss, quick-to-the-plate breakfast standard in my... More