Tlaltequeadas (Spinach and Squash Blossom Fritters with Roasted Tomato and Jalapeño Salsa)
“One of my favorite pueblitos in México is Tepoztlán in the state of Morelos, south of Mexico City. The…
Romesco Romanesco
A dish that is all about balance: Romesco should be bright and acidic from the sherry vinegar to pair…
Bread-and-Butter-Style Pickles with Turmeric
While bread-and-butter pickles tend to skew a bit sweet, we reined it in for this version. We also found…
Spicy Pickles with Chili and Fennel
These pickles have that addictive must-go-back-for-one-more thing that we love about our favorite spicy foods (hello, buffalo wings). The…
Red Wine Vinegar Pickles with Star Anise and Bay Leaves
Red wine vinegar makes a really nice pickle: piquant and fruit-forward. But the star of this pickle is the…
Brussels Sprouts, Pancetta, and Ricotta Pizza
Che Fico’s take on a white pie is less heavy than most. The cheeses and pancetta provide richness, which…
Sweet Potato Two Ways
You can have it sweet and savory: We think the sweet potato tastes as delicious prepared with tahini, dates,…
Broiled Japanese Eggplant
Japanese eggplant is much sweeter than the larger globe eggplant more commonly used in the US, so you don’t…
Spinach Ohitashi
This could easily be written off for its simplicity. And the dashi does feel comforting and homey. But the…
Grilled Cauliflower Steaks
Cauliflower steaks are the most pleasing crowd-pleaser for good reason. They’re hearty, with an assertive savory flavor and satisfying…
Grilled Cabbage
You won’t believe how much you love cabbage once you have it grilled. The otherwise humble vegetable becomes sweet…
Grilled Sweet Potatoes
By steaming the sweet potatoes first, you get an incredibly moist and creamy texture. A few subsequent minutes on…
