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Mashed Jalapeño Cilantro Sweet Potatoes

Mashed Jalapeño Cilantro Sweet Potatoes

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
65 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bake sweet potatoes directly on the middle rack in the preheated oven until tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, place jalapeño pepper directly on the middle rack with the potatoes in the oven and bake until the skin loosens, about 20 minutes. Peel jalapeño pepper, mince, and place into a large bowl.
  4. 4 Peel sweet potatoes and add to minced jalapeño pepper in the bowl. Add softened butter, orange juice, and cilantro. Mix with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 1-quart baking dish. Drizzle with melted butter, then sprinkle the top with walnut pieces.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until hot in the center, about 20 minutes.

By Terri Harnish

The Perfect Margarita

The Perfect Margarita

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Moisten the rim of a glass with a lime wedge. Sprinkle salt onto a plate. Lightly dip the moistened rim into the salt.
  3. 3 Place a large ice cube in the glass and freeze the prepared glass until ready to serve.
  4. 4 Fill a cocktail shaker with fresh ice. Add tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Cover and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker has frosted.
  5. 5 Strain margarita into the salt-rimmed chilled glass and garnish with a slice of lime.

By John Mitzewich

Corn Truffle (Huitlacoche) Quesadillas

Corn Truffle (Huitlacoche) Quesadillas

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion, garlic, jalapeño pepper, and epazote and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir corn truffles into onion mixture; cook and stir until truffle liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and keep warm.
  2. 2 Heat a large griddle or skillet over medium heat until hot. Moisten both sides of two tortillas with water and place them, stacked together, onto the hot griddle; cook until bottom tortilla is crisp, about 2 minutes. Flip stacked tortillas and cook other tortilla until crisp, about 2 minutes. Separate two tortillas; place them separately, uncooked-side down, onto the hot griddle. Cover crisp side of one tortilla with 1/5 of the Oaxaca cheese; place 1/5 of corn truffle mixture over cheese, then lay crisp side of second tortilla on top to cover truffle mix.
  3. 3 Cook, turning once, until both tortillas are crisp and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes; repeat with remaining tortillas, cheese, and corn truffle mixture. Cut each quesadilla into four wedges to serve.

By gem

Scrambled Eggs, Cheese, and Avocado Tortilla Bowl

Scrambled Eggs, Cheese, and Avocado Tortilla Bowl

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
6 min
Total
18 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Press tortilla into a tortilla shell mold or oven-proof bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk eggs, milk, and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in Mexican cheese blend.
  3. 3 Bake tortilla in the preheated oven until crispy and brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Cool slightly before transferring from mold to serving dish, about 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Cook egg mixture in the microwave until set, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove egg mixture from the microwave and stir gently with a fork. Cook in the microwave until fully set, about 30 seconds more.
  5. 5 Place cooked eggs in tortilla bowl; top with avocado, salsa, paprika, and salt.

By Shelley West

Mexican Black Bean and Turkey Wraps

Mexican Black Bean and Turkey Wraps

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion with sea salt and cayenne pepper until softened, about 7 minutes. Add ground turkey and garlic powder; cook and stir until turkey is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add black beans, water, green bell pepper, green chiles, and taco seasoning. Mix well. Reduce heat to low and let simmer with the lid on until flavors blend, 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir cooked rice into the turkey mixture; simmer until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes.

By Aron Bartram

Refreshing Avocado, Tomato, and Mango Salsa

Refreshing Avocado, Tomato, and Mango Salsa

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix tomatoes, mangos, avocados, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, and garlic together in a bowl. Stir red onion, lime juice, olive oil, and sea salt into the tomato mixture.
  2. 2 Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

By Citygirlincountry

Salmon Ceviche

Salmon Ceviche

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir salt, chili paste, and sugar into lime juice in a large glass or plastic bowl until dissolved; stir in black pepper and cumin. Stir in tomato, onion, olive oil, cilantro, and garlic; stir in salmon. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate, about 4 hours.
  2. 2 Drain excess liquid from salmon; gently stir in avocado slices. Set aside at room temperature, about 15 minutes.

By Sarah Z

Black Bean Salad with Peaches

Black Bean Salad with Peaches

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix peaches, red bell pepper, onion, and jalapeno pepper together in a bowl; gently fold in black beans and cilantro. Season with cumin and sea salt. Fold in avocado and drizzle salad with lime juice and olive oil. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

By Ivy Larson

Spiced Street Corn Salad (Esquites)

Spiced Street Corn Salad (Esquites)

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat until sizzling. Add corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn is toasted and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Add onion and garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and allow to cool, 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix corn mixture, jalapeno, 3 tablespoons cotija cheese, mayonnaise, lime juice, cayenne, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Adjust seasonings, adding more of your preferred flavors if desired. Top with remaining cotija cheese and cilantro.

By Marilyn Schlossbach

Taqueria-Style Spicy Pickled Carrots

Taqueria-Style Spicy Pickled Carrots

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk vinegar, water, and sea salt together in a small saucepan; bring to a low boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat, and simmer until salt is completely dissolved, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
  2. 2 Peel carrots; cut into ½-inch diagonal slices. Cut onion into quarters; cut each quarter into 3 strips. Cut stems off jalapeños; cut each jalapeño into 6 strips. Slightly crush each garlic clove.
  3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add carrots; cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes. Add bay leaves, peppercorns, oregano, and cumin seeds; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add onion, jalapeños, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and fragrant but not soft, about 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Pack vegetable mixture into a 24-ounce wide mouth canning jar; pour in cooled vinegar mixture until liquid reaches 1 inch from the top. Pour 1 teaspoon olive oil on top; secure the lid. Cool to room temperature. The carrots are ready to serve after 1 hour but best after sitting for 24 hours.

By Buckwheat Queen

Chef Julian's Smoked Tuna Tacos

Chef Julian's Smoked Tuna Tacos

Prep
45 min
Cook
71 min
Total
116 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat a smoker to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
  2. 2 Mix brown sugar and 1/4 cup salt together in a bowl.
  3. 3 Score ahi tuna skin with a sharp knife; rub with brown sugar and salt mixture.
  4. 4 Smoke tuna until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 140 degrees F to 155 degrees F (60 degrees C to 68 degrees C), about 1 hour.
  5. 5 Mix masa corn flour and water together in a bowl until a slightly sticky dough forms. Divide dough into large balls.
  6. 6 Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. Flatten balls of masa to 1/4-inch thickness and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cool sopes on a wire rack.
  7. 7 Preheat a grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  8. 8 Place tomatillos, half the onion, and 1 jalapeno pepper on the grill; cook until charred on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender; blend into a smooth sauce. Season with salt.
  9. 9 Dice remaining onion and jalapeno. Mix with tomatoes, avocados, and cilantro in a bowl. Season with lime juice and salt.
  10. 10 Place cooked sopes on serving plates. Top with smoked tuna, tomatillo sauce, and avocado mixture. Garnish with shredded cabbage and queso fresco.

By Twenty20 Grill

Sweet Potato-Black Bean Quesadillas

Sweet Potato-Black Bean Quesadillas

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine cubed sweet potatoes, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and a generous amount of salt and cracked pepper in a bowl. Spread cubes out in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, stir, flip, and return to the oven to bake until tender, 10 to 12 more minutes. Taste and season with additional salt if required.
  4. 4 Lay out one tortilla on a flat surface and place 1/2 cup Cheddar on one half of the tortilla. Top with a few scoops of roasted sweet potatoes and a generous scoop of black beans. Spoon over 2 tablespoons salsa and top with 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese. Fold tortilla over the filling and gently press it down.
  5. 5 Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  6. 6 Place quesadilla onto hot skillet without any oil and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Carefully flip quesadilla and continue cooking for 2 more minutes. Repeat with remaining ingredients until all 4 quesadillas are fried up.
  7. 7 Slice them in half and serve each quesadilla with a couple dollops of sour cream, fresh cilantro, and additional salsa if desired.

By Jonathan Charbz

Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Casserole

Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Casserole

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
360 min
Total
390 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken thighs until browned on the outside, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker.
  2. 2 Grind garlic granules, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, pepper, sugar, mustard powder, coriander, oregano, thyme, cayenne, ginger, cumin seeds, and sea salt in a mortar and pestle to make the spice mix.
  3. 3 Sprinkle 1/2 the spice mix over the chicken and pour in enough water to cover. Add remaining spice mix, tomato puree, shallots, onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and honey to the slow cooker.
  4. 4 Cover and cook on Low until flavors are well combined and chicken is no longer pink in the center, 6 to 8 hours

By Cal-83

Cochinita Pibil (Mexican Pulled Pork in Annatto Sauce)

Cochinita Pibil (Mexican Pulled Pork in Annatto Sauce)

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
80 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place orange juice, white onion, ½ cup lemon juice, achiote paste, ¼ cup white vinegar, 2 tablespoons salt, garlic, 1 tablespoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano in a blender; blend until marinade is smooth.
  2. 2 Rub pork with salt and black pepper; place in a pressure cooker. Add lard; pour marinade over pork. Add 2 cups water. Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Heat over high heat until steam escapes in a steady flow and makes a whistling sound, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low or low until regulator is gently rocking. Cook from the start of the whistling sound for 45 minutes. Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 5 to 10 minutes. Unlock lid and transfer pork to a large platter; reserve cooking juices in pressure cooker.
  3. 3 Prepare habanero sauce while pork is cooking. Combine red onion and habanero chiles in a gravy boat. Add 1 cup warm water, ¼ cup lemon juice, and ¼ cup white vinegar. Season with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano; stir until well combined.
  4. 4 Shred pork with 2 forks; return to the pressure cooker. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook uncovered until cooking juices have reduced, about 30 minutes. Serve with habanero sauce.

By Chef Gaby Cervello

Homemade Herb Salt

Homemade Herb Salt

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 1/2 cup coarse sea salt, rosemary, and lemon thyme in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse, grinding salt until rosemary and thyme have a fine consistency. Add 1 cup sea salt and pulse to combine.
  2. 2 Pour salt mixture into a shallow baking dish and let air dry for 2 hours. Transfer salt to a glass jar and screw on lid.

By John Mitzewich

Ramp Sea Salt

Ramp Sea Salt

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
1450 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Roughly chop ramp leaves; place in the bowl of a food processor. Process until finely chopped; transfer to a bowl. Stir in salt until well mixed.
  3. 3 Spread ramp salt on the prepared baking sheet in a thin layer; it will be green and damp. Air dry until completely dried, stirring occasionally with clean hands or a spoon. Depending on the humidity it may take up to 24 hours until completely dry. Store in an airtight container.

By Shanda

Gomasio (Sesame Salt)

Gomasio (Sesame Salt)

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a cast iron or heavy-bottomed stainless steel pan over medium heat. Add salt. Stir until heated through, about 1 minute. Pour salt into a mortar. Add sesame seeds to the pan. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon or spatula until seeds are fragrant and starting to crack. Test if the seeds are ready using the back of a stainless steel spoon; they will be dry, not wet.
  2. 2 Pour the toasted seeds into the mortar. Allow to cool slightly. Place the mortar at hip level, preferably while seated. Grind with a pestle until the seeds have opened and the salt pulverizes; the finished mixture should resemble rough sand.

By Buckwheat Queen

Brazilian-Style Beef Ribs

Brazilian-Style Beef Ribs

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
360 min
Total
380 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place rib rack onto a work surface with the white membrane facing up. Use a sharp knife to slice under the membrane and remove from meat in a single piece if possible; discard the membrane. Rub ribs thoroughly with salt on both sides. Place ribs onto a cooking rack in a roasting pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Baste ribs with a small amount of water, being very careful not to dislodge any salt. Continue to bake, basting every 45 minutes to 1 hour, until meat is very tender; total cooking time will be about 6 hours.
  4. 4 Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting into three portions.

By AndAQT2

Kalua Pig in a Slow Cooker

Kalua Pig in a Slow Cooker

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
1200 min
Total
1210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Pierce pork all over with a carving fork; rub in salt then liquid smoke. Transfer pork into a slow cooker.
  3. 3 Cover, and cook on Low for 16 to 20 hours, turning once during cooking time.
  4. 4 Remove pork from slow cooker; shred with two forks, adding drippings as needed to moisten.

By KIKUKAT

Smoked Sunflower Seeds

Smoked Sunflower Seeds

Prep
5 min
Cook
180 min
Total
305 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Turn off heat; stir in sunflower seeds and let sit for 2 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat the smoker to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Add wood chips according to manufacturer's directions.
  3. 3 Drain water from sunflower seeds; do not rinse. Place seeds inside a disposable foil pan.
  4. 4 Smoke in the preheated smoker for 3 hours, shaking the pan every hour. Set seeds aside to cool.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Pan-Fried Padron Peppers

Pan-Fried Padron Peppers

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse peppers and tap off most of the water.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a heavy-duty sauté pan over high heat. Add peppers; they will crackle and steam as they blister. Cook until peppers start to brown and deflate, 2 to 4 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer to a serving plate and drizzle any olive oil from the pan over top.

By John Mitzewich

Instant Pot® Kalua Pig (Quick Hawaiian Pulled Pork)

Instant Pot® Kalua Pig (Quick Hawaiian Pulled Pork)

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
130 min
Total
165 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set roast in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Rub liberally with Hawaiian sea salt and pierce the meat all over with a large fork or narrow knife. Drizzle with liquid smoke. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 120 minutes. Allow 15 to 30 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer roast to a plate.
  3. 3 Separate the fat off the meat (if you like) and shred the meat lightly into a serving bowl with 2 forks.
  4. 4 Remove the fat from the cooking liquid with a fat separator and drizzle the strained liquid over the meat.

By Joseph M De Vries

Air Fryer Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips

Air Fryer Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips

3.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place vinegar in a large soup pot and bring to a boil. Add potatoes and boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Drain potatoes but do not rinse. Arrange potato slices on the baking sheet, making sure none are overlapping. Cover the top of the potatoes with paper towels. Repeat layers until all potatoes have been dried.
  3. 3 Preheat an air fryer oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions. Place the basket rack in the top slot. This will act as a shield so that the fan does not blow the chips around once they start to fry.
  4. 4 Arrange potatoes slices on the remaining 3 racks and lightly sprinkle with salt. Place racks in the air fryer oven and cook for 10 minutes. Remove the top rack of chips and transfer chips to a plate. Set timer for 2 more minutes and then remove the next highest rack of chips. Set timer for 1 minute for the final rack of chips. Serve immediately.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Vegan "Grated" Parmesan Cheese

Vegan "Grated" Parmesan Cheese

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine nutritional yeast, almond meal, and sea salt in a blender. Using short pulses, blend the ingredients just enough to come together.

By Buckwheat Queen

Perfectly Dry Roasted Chickpeas

Perfectly Dry Roasted Chickpeas

3.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
40 min
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spread chickpeas on paper towels; allow to air dry completely, about 45 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. 3 Spread chickpeas on prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 40 minutes, shaking pan every 10 minutes. Remove chickpeas from oven; toss with mixed spice and salt. Place chickpeas back into the oven; turn oven off until completely cold, about 2 hours or up to overnight.

By Chef V

Pan-Fried Wild Salmon

Pan-Fried Wild Salmon

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Rinse salmon fillets and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels; season with sea salt.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.Cook salmon fillets, skin-side up, in hot oil until flesh is golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes; flip and continue cooking until skin is slightly browned, about 5 minutes more.
  3. 3 Use a slotted spatula to remove salmon, leaving drippings in the skillet.
  4. 4 Remove skin from salmon; fry skin in drippings in the skillet until crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve crispy skin with salmon.

By Peter

Baked Kale Chips

Baked Kale Chips

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. 3 Remove kale leaves carefully from thick stems using a knife or kitchen shears; tear into bite-sized pieces.
  4. 4 Wash and thoroughly dry kale with a salad spinner.
  5. 5 Drizzle kale leaves with olive oil; toss to coat. Spread leaves in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet without overlapping; sprinkle with salt.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until edges start to brown but are not burnt, 20 to 30 minutes.
  7. 7 Enjoy!

By LucyDelRey

Coconut Oil Popcorn

Coconut Oil Popcorn

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place popcorn and oil in a 3-quart pot over medium heat and cover the pot with a lid.
  2. 2 Shake the pot constantly as popcorn pops. When popping slows to a few seconds between pops, after about 3 to 5 minutes, remove pot from heat and pour popcorn into a large bowl. Season with sea salt.

By MaggieN

Oven Kalua Pork

Oven Kalua Pork

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
300 min
Total
330 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Rub liquid smoke and 1 1/2 tablespoons of the salt into the skin of the pork. Wrap well in foil, and seal completely. Place in a roasting pan.
  2. 2 Bake in the preheated oven until an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) is reached, about 5 hours. Remove from oven and let cool before shredding. Sprinkle the shredded meat with the remaining 1 tablespoon of salt.

By Ruby