Latin American

It takes almost zero prep and just 35 minutes of cook time to turn pork shoulder into a tender, shreddy version of itself.

These veggie enchiladas feature a charred tomatillo salsa verde, creamy pinto beans, and plenty of cheese.

Guarantee there’s always a hot, melty batch ready for your guests with this nacho construction strategy.

Whether it’s scooped up with tortilla chips or spooned over a simple fillet of fish, this zippy charred corn salsa is the ultimate peak-August condiment.

All the things that you love about elote (Mexican grilled corn), now in a convenient tossed-together form.

It’s two ingredients and the most refreshing thing you’ll drink this summer.

These easier-than-easy shrimp tacos are packed with flavor, and ideal for busy weeknights.

Some of us still have nightmares about bad puréed black bean soups that were once a “thing.” Creamy puréed pinto beans, chiles, and lots of mix-ins set this soup on the right path.

Here's how to get that deep caramelization and custardy interior.

This recipe makes just enough salsa verde to coat one bag of chips, but it's so tasty and versatile that we always make a double batch. If you can, choose a heftier chip that will hold up when stirred into the sauce.

Pão de queijo, which means “cheese bread” in Portuguese, is a delightful snack from Brazil made with tapioca flour (meaning it's gluten-free) and cheese.

Aguachile, literally meaning chile water, is traditionally made with chiles, cilantro, onion, lime, and, yeah, water.

You can use whatever semifirm white fish you like. Not a fan of snapper? Try sea bass or striped bass.

The chicken bouillon, though optional, adds a hint of umami and a richness that you won’t get otherwise.

The shrimp is even better when it’s grilled.

We like toasting the canned hominy to concentrate and develop its flavor, but if that’s one step too many, it will still be awesome!

Feel free to sub store-bought tortilla chips for the tostadas.

We tested this tamales recipe with both instant and fresh masa. Fresh masa yielded the best corn flavor and best texture, but we’ve included instructions for using instant since the flour is easier to find. You can find fresh masa and dried corn husks at tortilla stores/factories, in the international section at larger grocery stores, or online. Whichever masa you choose, be sure to save some of the tomatillo purée from the chicken filling.

This paprika- and chile-spiked potato salad is equally delicious served warm or room temperature.

Get creative with how you mold the dough; these instructions are for shaping crossbones, but you could also make several small loaves or divide the dough into thirds to make a braid.