This is the type of sauce that gives the barbecue purists fits, but it has humble origins, even if it ended up being kind of a big deal. The original ...
Recipes
Muffin Tin Smokin’ Sliders with 647 Secret Sauce
Try a clever new method for making a big old batch of sliders on the grill without having to flip every little patty. Nothing is more all-American ...
Pumpkin Spice Kimchi
Whenever the annual pumpkin spice latte freak-out begins, I get excited. I couldn’t care less about the latte, but I know it means that I’ll soon be ...
Pumpkin Kibbeh (Kebbet Laa’tin)
A Lenten staple, kebbet laa'tin is the definitive mountain vegetarian kibbeh. It is easy to prepare with the garden's bounty of pumpkin (which keeps ...
Parmesan Kale Bread
I was not one of those people who loved kale—until I found new ways to introduce my taste buds to this flavorful, versatile green. Now I can’t seem ...
Homemade Fresh Masa (Nixtamal)
This makes quite a bit of masa—around 3 pounds—but if making fresh nixtamal is new for you, you’ll want to have some leftover dough for use later. I ...
Making Homemade Tortillas
In Mexico, tortillas are commonly made at home. Fresh tortillas are just... amazing. Tender and warm and soft and cozy and with tremendous corn ...
Crispy Carrot Tacos (Tacos Dorados de Zanahoria)
A lighter, meatless take on taquitos Tacos dorados in Mexico City are what I grew up knowing as taquitos: rolled tubes of corn tortillas, stuffed ...
Marinated, Spit-Roasted Tacos (Tacos Al Pastor)
How to make tacos al pastor at home Tacos al pastor—made from marinated pork that’s been roasted on a vertical spit—are wildly popular in Mexico ...
Raw Tomatillo Salsa (Salsa Verde Cruda)
Green salsas run the gamut on Mexico City streets. They can be boiled, pea green and soupy; they can be charred and thick and flecked with blackened ...
Honey Sesame Fish Tacos with Lime Greek Yogurt Sauce
I feel great about serving fish tacos to my family because they include protein, veggies, and Greek yogurt—all in one meal! Honey Sesame Fish ...
Caffe Italian Espresso Gelato
Italian Espresso gelato is a great dessert to serve at the end of a meal. Espresso bars are a significant part of Italian culture. They are ...
Dark Chocolate Mocha Truffles
For the deepest, darkest chocolate experience, indulge in a couple of these mocha truffles. Cream is heated with instant coffee and then mixed with ...
Smoky Chicken Wings
The secret to these wings is the cooking process—a multistep method. The wings are first smoked, cooled off, and then fried, so they get nice and ...
Upside Down Plum Cake
In order to write The World on a Plate, I obviously had to do some traveling (the hardship!). One trip involved cycling through the Loire Valley ...
Fava Leaf Salad with Citrus, Feta, and Walnuts
For a fresh taste of spring, start with tender fava leaves in your salad. Weeks before the first fava beans appear in the garden or at the farmers’ ...
Butter-braised Radishes With Their Greens
Most people eat their radishes raw, but have you ever tried cooking them? As with many roots, heat does beautiful things to transform radishes into a ...
Leek Green and Saucy Shrimp Stir-fry
I always cringe when I hear people say they cut all the leaves off their leeks before starting a recipe. They are throwing away perfectly good food ...
Brazil Nut Arugula Pesto Pasta
Avocado makes this twist on pesto extra rich and vibrantly green. This pasta is my favorite dish to serve to girlfriends when they come over. It’s ...
Strawberries in Minted Honey Syrup
A simple way to keep strawberries around just a little bit longer. My family grows strawberries in our little patch in the community garden and in ...
