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 […]
This vegan cashew crema is one of the most useful things I keep in my fridge. Sour cream shows up at the table in a lot of my cooking – tacos, pozole, burritos, sopes, you name it. It’s one of those ingredients that doesn’t demand attention but does a lot […]
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 […]