Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites) The off-the-cob version of Mexican grilled corn. J. Kenji López-Alt
Christmas Charred Salsa Verde Smoky, spicy, sweet, bright, and complex, this is the one salsa to rule them all. J. Kenji López-Alt
Cinco de Mayo Crispy Potato and Chorizo Tacos These tacos are a textural achievement. J. Kenji López-Alt
Cinco de Mayo Classic Pico de Gallo Salting and draining the tomatoes guarantees better flavor and texture in this take on the classic Mexican condiment. J. Kenji López-Alt
Cinco de Mayo Hot and Creamy Salsa Verde Poblanos and serranos pack serious heat in this sour cream-spiked tomatillo salsa. Joshua Bousel
Cheese The Best Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce Creamy, tangy, gooey vegan nacho sauce that's perfect for dripping, dipping, or just eating with a spoon. J. Kenji López-Alt
Bread Easy Nixtamalized Corn Tortillas Once you start making fresh tortillas at home, you'll never stop. Daniel Gritzer
Breakfast and Brunch Tex-Mex Migas With Scrambled Eggs, Tortilla Chips, and Chilies Kill your hangover the Tex-Mex way. Daniel Gritzer
Cinco de Mayo Vegan Chorizo for Omnivores This meat-free chorizo nails both texture and flavor. J. Kenji López-Alt
Cinco de Mayo Korean-Inspired Crispy Tofu Tacos With Cabbage-Lime Slaw Perfect for Taco Night or Meatless Monday. (Or both.) Morgan Eisenberg
Beans and Pulses Spinach, Black Bean, and Chipotle Quesadillas Fresh spinach, black beans, and smoky chipotles combine with Swiss cheese in these crispy, golden-brown quesadillas. J. Kenji López-Alt
Cinco de Mayo Basic Salsa Verde (Mexican Tomatillo Salsa) A basic salsa verde made with simmered tomatillos and cilantro. J. Kenji López-Alt
Breakfast and Brunch Quick and Easy Huevos Rancheros With Tomato-Chili Salsa Smoky, spicy, thrilling eggs. J. Kenji López-Alt
Cinco de Mayo The Ultimate Fully Loaded Nachos At first glance, this over-the-top combo may seem like overkill, but there's a method to this madness. Daniel Gritzer
Breakfast and Brunch Chilaquiles Verdes With Fried Eggs Crisp tortillas tossed in sauce and topped with cheese and eggs. J. Kenji López-Alt
Christmas Cheese-Free Sweet Potato "Quesadillas" Sweet potatoes star in these crisp-tender vegan quesadillas. J. Kenji López-Alt
Cheese Corn and Zucchini Quesadillas Lightly browned corn and zucchini mixed with melted cheese in a crispy, puffy, flaky crust. J. Kenji López-Alt
Cinco de Mayo Microwave Nachos for One The microwave is a highly underrated tool for nacho construction. J. Kenji López-Alt
Asparagus Charred Asparagus Tacos With Creamy Adobo and Pickled Red Onions Grilled asparagus, well garnished. J. Kenji López-Alt
Breakfast and Brunch Huevos Rancheros Verdes (Fried Eggs With Green Salsa and Refried Beans) Eggs + refried black beans and tasty green salsa. J. Kenji López-Alt
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites) The off-the-cob version of Mexican grilled corn. J. Kenji López-Alt
Christmas Charred Salsa Verde Smoky, spicy, sweet, bright, and complex, this is the one salsa to rule them all. J. Kenji López-Alt
Cinco de Mayo Crispy Potato and Chorizo Tacos These tacos are a textural achievement. J. Kenji López-Alt
Cinco de Mayo Classic Pico de Gallo Salting and draining the tomatoes guarantees better flavor and texture in this take on the classic Mexican condiment. J. Kenji López-Alt
Cinco de Mayo Hot and Creamy Salsa Verde Poblanos and serranos pack serious heat in this sour cream-spiked tomatillo salsa. Joshua Bousel
Cheese The Best Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce Creamy, tangy, gooey vegan nacho sauce that's perfect for dripping, dipping, or just eating with a spoon. J. Kenji López-Alt
Bread Easy Nixtamalized Corn Tortillas Once you start making fresh tortillas at home, you'll never stop. Daniel Gritzer
Breakfast and Brunch Tex-Mex Migas With Scrambled Eggs, Tortilla Chips, and Chilies Kill your hangover the Tex-Mex way. Daniel Gritzer
Cinco de Mayo Vegan Chorizo for Omnivores This meat-free chorizo nails both texture and flavor. J. Kenji López-Alt
Cinco de Mayo Korean-Inspired Crispy Tofu Tacos With Cabbage-Lime Slaw Perfect for Taco Night or Meatless Monday. (Or both.) Morgan Eisenberg
Beans and Pulses Spinach, Black Bean, and Chipotle Quesadillas Fresh spinach, black beans, and smoky chipotles combine with Swiss cheese in these crispy, golden-brown quesadillas. J. Kenji López-Alt
Cinco de Mayo Basic Salsa Verde (Mexican Tomatillo Salsa) A basic salsa verde made with simmered tomatillos and cilantro. J. Kenji López-Alt
Breakfast and Brunch Quick and Easy Huevos Rancheros With Tomato-Chili Salsa Smoky, spicy, thrilling eggs. J. Kenji López-Alt
Cinco de Mayo The Ultimate Fully Loaded Nachos At first glance, this over-the-top combo may seem like overkill, but there's a method to this madness. Daniel Gritzer
Breakfast and Brunch Chilaquiles Verdes With Fried Eggs Crisp tortillas tossed in sauce and topped with cheese and eggs. J. Kenji López-Alt
Christmas Cheese-Free Sweet Potato "Quesadillas" Sweet potatoes star in these crisp-tender vegan quesadillas. J. Kenji López-Alt
Cheese Corn and Zucchini Quesadillas Lightly browned corn and zucchini mixed with melted cheese in a crispy, puffy, flaky crust. J. Kenji López-Alt
Cinco de Mayo Microwave Nachos for One The microwave is a highly underrated tool for nacho construction. J. Kenji López-Alt
Asparagus Charred Asparagus Tacos With Creamy Adobo and Pickled Red Onions Grilled asparagus, well garnished. J. Kenji López-Alt
Breakfast and Brunch Huevos Rancheros Verdes (Fried Eggs With Green Salsa and Refried Beans) Eggs + refried black beans and tasty green salsa. J. Kenji López-Alt