Secrets of the Perfect Salsa

They wouldn’t give us the recipe, but that didn’t stop us.

The Secret Ingredient Every Chef Uses

Where to get the best, and how to use them.

Tomatillo Salsa

A fresh and slightly hot salsa.

Ersatz Papalote Salsa

Better than the best.

Will Salsa Conquer Processed Cheese?

This week’s mission: a sports drink aimed at the ladies, and lower-cal dishes from Taco Bell.

The Secret's in the Spice Mix

National heritages hinge on these exact blends.

Secrets of the Chip Aisle

The differences between “kettle-cooked” and standard potato chips; olestra and MSG.

Cooking with Summer Ingredients

Recipes featuring the best warm-weather ingredients.

Pico de Gallo

The essential salsa for dipping chips in.

Buttermilk Chicken with Peach-Tomato Salsa

Perfect for a cookout.

Neo-Enchiladas Suizas

Easy and cheesy.

Grilled Swordfish with Cucumber-Melon Salsa

A simple preparation with a big payoff.

Simple Sweetcorn Cakes with Avocado Salsa

Tasty and summery.

Guacamole

Once you’ve made this version, you’ll never buy it from the store again.

Mayan-Style Pit Pork (Cochinita Pibil)

In this oven take on Yucatán-style pit pork, the meat marinates in an orange and achiote mixture before being wrapped in banana leaves and slow-cooked.