A stir-in of cilantro and lime juice transforms plain cooked rice into a lively side that's an ideal accompaniment for Mexican main dishes, such as Chicken Fajita Tostadas.
Author: Martha Stewart
This sauce is an accompaniment to chef Zarela Martinez's Red Snapper Veracruz-style recipe.
Author: Martha Stewart
Stock your freezer with these healthy single-serving dinners (or hearty lunches).
Author: Martha Stewart
Chipotles in adobo are a great way to add intense heat and a rich, sweet, smoky flavor to sauces and other dishes.
Author: Martha Stewart
The finish on these enchiladas is more authentic than their melted-cheese-topped brethren -- crumbled queso fresco, diced white onion, and pickled jalapeno slices finish off this earthy, fragrantly spiced...
Author: Martha Stewart
A one-skillet dinner, this vegetable-packed take on Swiss enchiladas makes a delicious and slightly decadent dinner. Crema and cheese are the "Swiss" parts which top layers of poblano peppers, red onion,...
Author: Greg Lofts
Grilled corn is delicious with this cilantro-and-lime butter, but feel free to swap in olive oil for a dairy-free side dish that's perfect for summer.
Author: Martha Stewart
To fast-track this recipe, substitute 5 3/4 cups of coleslaw mix for the cabbage and carrots.
Author: Martha Stewart
Chile rellenos are often fried; these peppers are filled with spiced rice and baked.
Author: Martha Stewart
This salsa goes well with grilled or broiled chicken, pork, seafood, or beef.
Author: Martha Stewart
This salad is a go-with-everything summer side that packs bold, Mexican-inspired flavors that any crowd will love.
Author: Martha Stewart
You can stuff anything into a poblano chile and fry it, and it will taste good. Serve this rendition with sour cream as a side dish or as a vegetarian main dish. Recipe copyright 2012 by Eugenia Bone.
Author: Martha Stewart
These loaded burritos use cost-conscious ingredients and can be prepared in 30 minutes.
Author: Martha Stewart
Use the tender meat from our Easy Pork Shoulder for these tasty tacos.
Author: Martha Stewart
Fresh salsa and portobello mushrooms elevate this meal from basic to gourmet.
Author: Martha Stewart
These tamales from the Mexican region of Oaxaca are full of rich, vibrant flavors.
Author: Martha Stewart
Serve these delicious and cheesy Mexican quesadillas with leftovers from our Pork Chops with Fennel and Carrots that you made earlier in the week.
Author: Martha Stewart
For your next batch of rice and beans, punch up both the flavor and the nutrition by adding sliced mushrooms for antioxidants, bell pepper for vitamin C, scrambled eggs for extra protein, and creamy avocado...
Author: Lauryn Tyrell
Grilled tomatoes and jalapeno make a spicy, smoky dip for chips.
Author: Martha Stewart
Serve this flavorful chili infused with garlic and spices over rice seasoned with turmeric for a colorful and satisfying meal.
Author: Martha Stewart
Traditionally used for making burritos, tostadas, and quesadillas, tortillas can also be served in place of bread at dinner or as a sandwich wrap.
Author: Martha Stewart
Jalapeno and cilantro make this south-of-the-border side perfect for backyard cookouts. Low-fat yogurt is a healthy way to add tang and creaminess.
Author: Martha Stewart
This Latin-inspired side dish is full of vibrant flavors and pairs well with pork tacos, baked chicken, or even quesadillas.
Author: Martha Stewart
Fresh cilantro and lime are a vibrant complement to the smoky chipotle pepper in this dish. Whole-wheat tortillas, still warm from the oven, wrap it up.
Author: Martha Stewart
For a fresh-baked flavor, chef Rick Bayless wraps store-bought tortillas in a clean, damp kitchen towel, and warms them in the microwave in a covered casserole dish.
Author: Martha Stewart
Bell peppers add color and flavor to quesadillas stuffed with Monterey Jack and goat cheese.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
To tone down the sauce for little mouths, omit some of the chiles.
Author: Martha Stewart
The darker the poblano, the richer the flavor, which varies from mild to strong.
Author: Martha Stewart
For a meatless main that is worthy of your next vegetarian night, try this Mexican-inspired stew that swaps the usual pork or chicken for crispy spiced tofu.
Author: Greg Lofts
This Mexican-style pesto is made with pepitas instead of nuts; look for them at natural-food stores, gourmet grocers, or Latin markets.
Author: Martha Stewart
The spicy green rice gets its color from chopped cilantro and poblano chiles. Serve it alongside grilled chicken for a delicious meal.
Author: Martha Stewart
Cotija, a crumbly, aged white cheese, comes together with mashed kidney beans in this Mexican dish.
Author: Martha Stewart
This delicious guacamole recipe, uniquely garnished with cheese, pumpkin seeds, and chicharron, comes from chef Rick Bayless -- it's the heart of his Cinco de Mayo guacamole bar. Get All the Recipes
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe has been adapted from "From My Mexican Kitchen: Techniques and Ingredients" by Diana Kennedy.
Author: Martha Stewart
Poblanos are roasted, stuffed with Oaxaca cheese, battered, and fried until crisp and golden on the outside and meltingly delicious on the inside. The chiles rellenos are called divorciados because of...
Author: Martha Stewart
Use this salsa recipe from Reina Soler (Red Hook Food Vendors) to make her Pupusas de Queso.
Author: Martha Stewart
Roasting the vegetables first is a superb way to make a deeply flavored salsa.
Author: Martha Stewart
This salsa goes well with grilled or broiled chicken, pork, beef, or lamb.
Author: Martha Stewart
Catch you later, ketchup! Dress up your dog with this fresh topping and you'll never go back to a simple squirt again! Also try a Frank and Beans, Hawaiian Dog, Reuben Dog, and Banh Mi Dog.
Author: Martha Stewart
In addition to our Steak, this salsa also goes well with grilled fish; we like it on red snapper. For less heat, seed the chiles.
Author: Martha Stewart
Recipes adapted from Fiesta at Rick's and Mexican Everyday by Rick Bayless (W. W. Norton & Company; 2010 and 2005).
Author: Martha Stewart