October 18, 2021 | Jamie Aragonez

Entrees

Duck Confit Mole Tacos? Yes, really!! This dish brings together two epic indulgences- duck confit and mole, and the result is a decadent taco that is simply over the top. Both dishes are pretty labor intensive so we figured why not? Go big or get out of the kitchen...this reci...

June 14, 2021 | Jamie Aragonez

Side Dishes, Salads

Sometimes we crave something hearty and filling, yet light enough to be healthy. This flavorful salad is able to achieve both! Tadka is a South Asian technique, also known as tempering, that uses hot oil or ghee to extract the essential oils out of spices. The result is a rich...

May 04, 2021 | Jamie Aragonez

Entrees

Here's a stunning, fresh new recipe for your next side of salmon. The sticky tamarind glaze is layered with flavor - toasted cumin for nuttiness and Limón-Chile for a touch of heat. This glaze comes together quickly and gets brushed on the salmon both before and after cooking....

April 21, 2021 | Jamie Aragonez

Entrees, Snacky Bits

Here's a great way to eat healthy and enjoy every bite, colorful tostada salad toppers turbocharged with ! Tostadas are a fried corn tortilla kept flat for easy loading of ingredients and we made two different salads to top this crunchy treat. Our first one was a shrimp salad,...

February 11, 2021 | Jamie Aragonez

Appetizers, Tailgating, Snacky Bits

We know it's wrong to have a favorite child, but pasilla Oaxaca reigns as our favorite chile. Don't tell the others. They are great in their own ways, but pasilla Oaxaca has it all. Piquant and smoky, without being too much of either, these chiles can be used in soups and stew...

January 19, 2021 | Sherrie Hahn

Pastes

Fun alert! Spices offer so many ways to play with flavor and texture, and making achiote paste is a great one. Made with a combination of annatto seeds, spices and a little bit of liquid to bind it together, the paste can be used in a variety of rubs, marinades and sauces. Ann...

January 06, 2021 | Jamie Aragonez

Appetizers

These little crackers combine a range of delightful chile flavors into every bite and will add a unique twist to your snacking or appetizer lineup. The mild pimento cheese is complimented with Aji mirasol chile peppers. They are mild and fruity with hints of tamarind and tomat...

December 17, 2020 | Jamie Aragonez

Entrees

Kabsa is thought of as the national dish of many Arab states. Consisting of rice, meat, spices and often vegetables, all the ingredients in Kabsa are traditionally cooked in a single pot. The protein often varies by region, and can include beef, goat, or even camel. Chicken is...

October 15, 2020 | Jamie Aragonez

Sauces & Dressings, Tailgating, Entrees, Snacky Bits

These meatballs are sweet, spicy, fruity and tangy.  We seasoned our meatballs with an all purpose blend, . For the chutney, we used some over-ripened mangoes and chopped dried tart cherries, although dried cranberries would be delicious, too. Making it the perfect sauce addin...

June 06, 2018 | Sherrie Hahn

Entrees

Our July 2018 Cookbook Club selection was Chai, Chaat & Chutney: a street food tour through India, and we were looking forward to it ever since we heard that author Chetna Makan was coming out with a new cookbook! We loved her on "Great British Bake Off" and her first cookbook...