
Chicken Chimichangas
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: To create great chicken chimichangas, we cooked the chicken right in a flavorful chile sauce. This kept the chicken moist and

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: To create great chicken chimichangas, we cooked the chicken right in a flavorful chile sauce. This kept the chicken moist and

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Like burritos, chimichangas begin with flour tortillas rolled around a generous amount of filling. But unlike burritos, chimichangas are deep-fried until

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: We wanted a burrito that balanced the usual beans and cheese with fresh, hearty vegetables. To that end, we sautéed a

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Often found on taqueria menus, festive burritos mojados are draped with three distinct sauces—red chile sauce, white Mexican crema, and green

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: In the Mexican state of Sinaloa, mildly spiced, orange-infused pork known as chilorio is one of the region’s most popular dishes.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Supersized Tex-Mex burritos are mainstays in restaurants across the United States, and it’s hard to deny their appeal: They’re full of

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Supple and flavorful, homemade flour tortillas far surpass store-bought versions. Although we tried using a tortilla press to make even disks,

If you’re short on time, you can make a simple tamale filling by combining 12 ounces of shredded Monterey Jack and 3 tablespoons of minced

INGREDIENTS 1 cup dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded, and torn into ½-inch pieces 1 cup dried New Mexican chiles, stemmed, seeded, and torn into ½-inch

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Tamales are small, moist corn cakes that can be stuffed with a variety of fillings—usually shredded chicken, pork, or beef, or