These tostadas layer a warm chorizo and refried bean mixture over crunchy shells, then finish with crisp lettuce, cotija, ...

You'll get a clear taste of cumin in this great cold-weather chili made with ground beef, beans, and green bell pepper. If you want a hotter chili, add as much cayenne as you like.Plus: More Beef ...

IN summertime, a barbecuer’s heart lightly turns to creating -- or stealing; who cares? -- dynamite grill recipes. That’s why we have barbecue books. The current crop shows the magnificent vitality of ...

Earthy, aromatic and versatile to boot, cumin is an essential spice in any good cook’s pantry. What other spice is as crucial to curry, hummus or a big bubbling pot of chili? So when you find yourself ...

Toss together cumin seeds; Sichuan pepper, if desired; chile flakes; and 2 crushed garlic cloves. Cut lamb into 3- x 3/4-inch strips. Toss lamb strips with cumin mixture in a large bowl; cover and ...

“What makes a potato pancake a latke?” my younger daughter asked me last week, just before the eight-day Jewish festival of Hanukkah, which begins this year on Sunday evening (all Jewish holidays ...

1. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast cumin seeds and peppercorns until fragrant, one to two minutes. Transfer to a mortar and pestle, and crush lightly. 2. Slice meat across the grain into ...

Christmas and New Year party season is around the corner and the idea of having a grazing table at a house party is always ...

Instead of buying ground cumin, buy fresh cumin seeds, dry roast them lightly in a pan, then grind them yourself. Replace your stock frequently - like other dried spices, cumin quickly loses its ...

Three different legumes—canned black beans, black-eyed peas, and lentils—make this a hearty dish. Ancho chiles, chipotles in ...