Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres Cheese Sauce for Cheese Fries and Nachos An ooey gooey, creamy, tangy dip that's perfect for fries, nachos, and whatever else you want to bathe in "liquid gold." 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
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres The Best Basic Guacamole A simple and easy guacamole for any occasion. J. Kenji López-Alt
Candy Easy Dulce de Leche How to make dulce de leche from a can of sweetened condensed milk. Nila Jones
Candy Cajeta Casera (Homemade Goat's Milk "Caramel") Move over, dulce de leche. There's a new saucy Mexican caramel in town. Stella Parks
Baking Double-Caramel Flan This classic baked custard becomes extra rich and dark with caramel both on the inside and out, and a higher ratio of cream and yolks than the usual. Sohla El-Waylly
Beer and Wine The Perfect Michelada (Spicy Mexican Beer and Lime Cocktail Recipe) Add as much (or as little) lime and hot sauce to this light, savory beer drink as you want. Daniel Gritzer
Breakfast and Brunch Champurrado (Mexican Hot Chocolate and Corn Drink) Enriched with dark chocolate and cinnamon. Daniel Gritzer
Cinco de Mayo The Upgraded Paloma Grapefruit and lime bring acidity balanced by tequila's vegetal verve, Campari's bitterness, and a hint of salt for focus. Max Falkowitz
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres Guacamole With Roasted Garlic Any recipe with a whole head of garlic in it is sure to separate out the fearful from the fearless. Serve this and you'll find out who has both the guts and the glory. J. Kenji López-Alt
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres Guacamole With Roasted Tomatillos Get your guacamole and salsa verde fix all at once. J. Kenji López-Alt
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres Guacamole With Edamame and Sesame Soy sauce and sesame amp up the umami factor in this edamame-studded guac, while shiso leaf provides a minty herbal note. J. Kenji López-Alt
Chili Easy Pressure Cooker Pork Chile Verde Great chile verde flavor in the pressure cooker, with just 15 minutes of hands-on work. J. Kenji López-Alt
Chicken Easy Pressure Cooker Green Chili With Chicken This quick green chili made with tomatillos is packed with tender chicken thighs in an umami-rich sauce that's still plenty bright. J. Kenji López-Alt
Cinco de Mayo Sous Vide Carnitas for Tacos (Crispy Mexican-Style Pulled Pork) Use your sous vide cooker for extra-juicy, crispy, and foolproof carnitas. 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 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
Bacon Frijoles Charros (Mexican Pinto Beans With Bacon and Chilies) Bring these beans to your next potluck and wait for the compliments to roll in. J. Kenji López-Alt
Beans and Pulses Perfect Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos) A master recipe for beautiful refried beans. Daniel Gritzer
Cinco de Mayo No-Waste Tacos de Carnitas With Salsa Verde The undisputed king of the taco cart. J. Kenji López-Alt
Cinco de Mayo Cochinita Pibil (Yucatán-Style Barbecued Pork) You don't need an earthen pit to make this. J. Kenji López-Alt
Chili Carne Adovada (New Mexico-Style Pork With Red Chilies) Meltingly tender chunks of pork shoulder braised in a chili-based liquid. J. Kenji López-Alt
Cinco de Mayo 9 Salsas to Spice Up Your Cinco de Mayo Our favorite salsas to scoop up with chips or spoon into tacos on Cinco de Mayo. The Serious Eats Team
Cinco de Mayo 22 Cinco de Mayo Cocktails, From Margaritas to Micheladas Summery cocktails to mix and enjoy on Cinco de Mayo. Rabi Abonour
Cinco de Mayo 5 Cocktail Recipes That Will Help You Love Mezcal These cocktails will turn anyone into a mezcal lover. Nick Caruana
Cinco de Mayo Just 1 Bottle: 14 Cocktails to Make With Tequila and a Trip to the Grocery Store The Serious Eats Team
Cinco de Mayo Tacos de Canasta: How to Make the Perfect Potluck Taco Tacos for potluck? Yes, there's a way, and it's amazing. Daniel Gritzer
Books Book Corner: 6 Mexican Cookbooks We Love Books with photos that get us salivating and recipes that have proven successful. The Serious Eats Team
Cinco de Mayo A Basic Introduction to the Salty, Spicy World of Mexican Snacks We dare you not to get hooked on these. Brooke Porter Katz
Cinco de Mayo Regional Mexican Cuisine: Old World Meets New in Veracruz For lovers of seafood and tropical fruit. Chris E. Crowley
Cinco de Mayo Regional Mexican Cuisine: The Yucatán's Mayan Splendor Welcome to the Yucatan, where the chilies are fiery and the oranges are addictively sour. Chris E. Crowley
Cinco de Mayo Regional Mexican Cuisine: All About Puebla and Central Mexico Mole, pipian, and more. Chris E. Crowley
Cinco de Mayo Regional Mexican Cuisine: Get to Know the Soul Food of Michoacán More tamales than you can shake a stick at. Chris E. Crowley
Cinco de Mayo Regional Mexican Cuisine: Oaxaca, the Land of a Thousand Moles Get to know the most rich and varied food you'll find in Mexico. Chris E. Crowley
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres Cheese Sauce for Cheese Fries and Nachos An ooey gooey, creamy, tangy dip that's perfect for fries, nachos, and whatever else you want to bathe in "liquid gold." 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
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres The Best Basic Guacamole A simple and easy guacamole for any occasion. J. Kenji López-Alt
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres Tamales With Green Chili and Pork Rich, meaty pork tamales with bright green chili inside. Joshua Bousel
Candy Easy Dulce de Leche How to make dulce de leche from a can of sweetened condensed milk. Nila Jones
Candy Cajeta Casera (Homemade Goat's Milk "Caramel") Move over, dulce de leche. There's a new saucy Mexican caramel in town. Stella Parks
Baking Double-Caramel Flan This classic baked custard becomes extra rich and dark with caramel both on the inside and out, and a higher ratio of cream and yolks than the usual. Sohla El-Waylly
Cinco de Mayo Fresh Pineapple Ice Cream A light and refreshing pineapple ice cream that tastes like sorbet. Stella Parks
Beer and Wine The Perfect Michelada (Spicy Mexican Beer and Lime Cocktail Recipe) Add as much (or as little) lime and hot sauce to this light, savory beer drink as you want. Daniel Gritzer
Breakfast and Brunch Champurrado (Mexican Hot Chocolate and Corn Drink) Enriched with dark chocolate and cinnamon. Daniel Gritzer
Cinco de Mayo The Upgraded Paloma Grapefruit and lime bring acidity balanced by tequila's vegetal verve, Campari's bitterness, and a hint of salt for focus. Max Falkowitz
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres Guacamole With Roasted Garlic Any recipe with a whole head of garlic in it is sure to separate out the fearful from the fearless. Serve this and you'll find out who has both the guts and the glory. J. Kenji López-Alt
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres Guacamole With Roasted Tomatillos Get your guacamole and salsa verde fix all at once. J. Kenji López-Alt
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres Guacamole With Edamame and Sesame Soy sauce and sesame amp up the umami factor in this edamame-studded guac, while shiso leaf provides a minty herbal note. J. Kenji López-Alt
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres Guacamole With Old Bay and Crab The flavors of Maryland and Mexico meet in this Old Bay-inflected variation garnished with jumbo lump crab meat. J. Kenji López-Alt
Chili Easy Pressure Cooker Pork Chile Verde Great chile verde flavor in the pressure cooker, with just 15 minutes of hands-on work. J. Kenji López-Alt
Chicken Easy Pressure Cooker Green Chili With Chicken This quick green chili made with tomatillos is packed with tender chicken thighs in an umami-rich sauce that's still plenty bright. J. Kenji López-Alt
Cinco de Mayo Sous Vide Carnitas for Tacos (Crispy Mexican-Style Pulled Pork) Use your sous vide cooker for extra-juicy, crispy, and foolproof carnitas. J. Kenji López-Alt
Cinco de Mayo Real Tacos Al Pastor The slow-cooked, crisply charred effect, no rotisserie required. 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 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
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres Roasted-Tomato Salsa Roasting your standard salsa ingredients lends more intensity to the tomatoes. Joshua Bousel
Bacon Frijoles Charros (Mexican Pinto Beans With Bacon and Chilies) Bring these beans to your next potluck and wait for the compliments to roll in. J. Kenji López-Alt
Beans and Pulses Perfect Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos) A master recipe for beautiful refried beans. Daniel Gritzer
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones) The most refreshing seafood snack. Daniel Gritzer
Cinco de Mayo No-Waste Tacos de Carnitas With Salsa Verde The undisputed king of the taco cart. J. Kenji López-Alt
Cinco de Mayo Cochinita Pibil (Yucatán-Style Barbecued Pork) You don't need an earthen pit to make this. J. Kenji López-Alt
Chili Carne Adovada (New Mexico-Style Pork With Red Chilies) Meltingly tender chunks of pork shoulder braised in a chili-based liquid. J. Kenji López-Alt
Beef Better Than Chipotle's Beef Barbacoa Crazy-tender barbacoa made with oxtails and a blend of fruity chilies. J. Kenji López-Alt
Cinco de Mayo 9 Salsas to Spice Up Your Cinco de Mayo Our favorite salsas to scoop up with chips or spoon into tacos on Cinco de Mayo. The Serious Eats Team
Cinco de Mayo 22 Cinco de Mayo Cocktails, From Margaritas to Micheladas Summery cocktails to mix and enjoy on Cinco de Mayo. Rabi Abonour
Cinco de Mayo 5 Cocktail Recipes That Will Help You Love Mezcal These cocktails will turn anyone into a mezcal lover. Nick Caruana
Cinco de Mayo Just 1 Bottle: 14 Cocktails to Make With Tequila and a Trip to the Grocery Store The Serious Eats Team
Cinco de Mayo Tacos de Canasta: How to Make the Perfect Potluck Taco Tacos for potluck? Yes, there's a way, and it's amazing. Daniel Gritzer
Books Book Corner: 6 Mexican Cookbooks We Love Books with photos that get us salivating and recipes that have proven successful. The Serious Eats Team
Cinco de Mayo A Basic Introduction to the Salty, Spicy World of Mexican Snacks We dare you not to get hooked on these. Brooke Porter Katz
Cinco de Mayo Regional Mexican Cuisine: Old World Meets New in Veracruz For lovers of seafood and tropical fruit. Chris E. Crowley
Cinco de Mayo Regional Mexican Cuisine: The Yucatán's Mayan Splendor Welcome to the Yucatan, where the chilies are fiery and the oranges are addictively sour. Chris E. Crowley
Cinco de Mayo Regional Mexican Cuisine: All About Puebla and Central Mexico Mole, pipian, and more. Chris E. Crowley
Cinco de Mayo Regional Mexican Cuisine: Get to Know the Soul Food of Michoacán More tamales than you can shake a stick at. Chris E. Crowley
Cinco de Mayo Regional Mexican Cuisine: Oaxaca, the Land of a Thousand Moles Get to know the most rich and varied food you'll find in Mexico. Chris E. Crowley