“You have to try this tlayuda—it’s like pizza but, honestly, way better,” my coworker said one afternoon, sliding a warm, crackling half-moon-shaped snack onto my … Read more
“You really have to try this agua fresca de jamaica,” my neighbor insisted as she handed me a tall glass filled with a deep ruby-red … Read more
“You’ve got to try this,” my coworker said, holding out a paper plate with a golden, crispy chile. I was skeptical—fried stuffed peppers sounded messy, … Read more
“You have to try this pozole, seriously,” my coworker insisted as she slid a steaming bowl across the lunch table. Honestly, I was skeptical. I’d … Read more
“You really have to try these tamales,” my coworker texted me one afternoon, just as I was wondering what to make for dinner. Skeptical at … Read more
“You’ve got lemongrass in the fridge, right?” my neighbor asked, tossing me a stalk during a last-minute backyard hangout. Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to … Read more
“You’ve got to try this,” my friend texted late one evening. I was skeptical—really, sopes? I’d never made them before, and honestly, I pictured a … Read more
“You’ve got to try my jerk chicken drumsticks,” my neighbor said, tossing a knowing smile as she handed me a plate during a spontaneous backyard … Read more
“Hey, you’ve got to try this chimichurri marinade sometime,” my neighbor said over the fence one humid evening, holding up a bottle of vibrant green … Read more
“You’ve got to try this chicken souvlaki recipe,” my neighbor said as she handed me a skewer dripping with juices and flecked with charred herbs. … Read more
