These carnitas-style oyster mushrooms are one of my favorite things to cook. I grew up eating carnitas – it was a fixture at family gatherings, slow-cooked until tender, crisped up in the pan, served in warm tortillas with everything on the side. When I became vegetarian at eleven, that dish […]
These vegan refried black beans started as a question I couldn’t stop thinking about. Growing up, refried beans in my family meant pinto or white beans – that’s just how it was done. The recipe was passed down, cooked the same way every time, and it was good. Really good. […]
This avocado tomatillo salsa verde is the green sauce I make more than anything else in my kitchen. It comes together in 20 minutes, requires almost no technique, and makes everything it touches taste more alive. I started making it mild – no serranos – because my five year old […]
These are the quick pickled red onions I put on everything. Tacos, obviously. But also rice bowls, black beans, avocado toast, and sometimes just straight out of the jar while I’m standing in front of the fridge deciding what to make for dinner. They’re tangy, have a little kick from […]
What are Enchiladas? At its heart, an enchilada is a corn tortilla rolled around a filling and bathed in a savory chili sauce. The word enchiladaliterally means “seasoned with chili.” While many associate them with heavy layers of dairy cheese, the traditional soul of the dish lies in the complex, earthy flavors […]
What is Arroz Verde? Arroz Verde, or “Green Rice,” is a classic Mexican side dish that gets its stunning emerald hue and deep flavor from a blended puree of fresh herbs and peppers. Unlike Arroz Rojo (red rice), which relies on tomatoes, Arroz Verde is all about brightness. It typically features mild […]