Recipe: Classic Fajitas
Ingredients: 3 medium avocados (preferably Hass) 2 tablespoons minced onion 1 medium clove garlic, minced 1 small jalapeno chile, minced 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro leaves 1/4 teaspoon table salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional) 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes, diced small 1/2 cup tomato juice 1 small chipotle chile, minced 1 [...]
Recipe: Beef Chow Mein
Ingredients: 8 ounces fresh thin Chinese egg noodles* (also called Hong Kong noodles; not wonton noodles) 1 (1/2 pound) piece flank steak 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon Asian sesame oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine (preferably Shaoxing) or medium-dry Sherry 2 tablespoons oyster sauce* 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon white pepper [...]
Recipe: Tamale Pie
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 pounds boneless beef chuck or rump, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 large onion, chopped 2 large fresh jalapeno chiles, seeded if desired and finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground [...]
