Piri-piri chicken is a spicy dish with roots in both Africa and Portugal. The dish was created in Angola and Mozambique when Portuguese settlers arrived with chile peppers (known as piri-piri in Swahili)....
Author: Steven Raichlen
Masa labeled "masa preparada para tamales" often contains baking powder and salt, so don't add either if it does. Soak the husks three hours ahead or overnight.
Spicy chipotle and zesty lime perk up quick and easy grilled steak. Serve with tortillas and all the fixings for a zero-fuss taco night.
Author: Rhoda Boone
Why you'll make it: Because it's tuna done differently, and a spicy Asian take on kebabs.
Author: Molly Stevens
An easy Red Chile Sauce (Chile Colorado) recipe
This Trinidadian version of curried chicken is an earthy, rich stew of whole chicken pieces in an aromatic, vibrant broth, spiked with hot chile and a traditional herb paste.
Author: Ramin Ganeshram
Author: Stephan Pyles
Author: Alexis Touchet
This deeply flavored sauce is part barbecue sauce, part red-wine reduction.
In a Vietnamese "Pho" Rice Noodle Soup with Beef you can serve this soup with several toppings
Author: Mai Pham
Author: Copeland Marks
The heat and richness of this voluptuous dish is complemented by a mildly tangy tomato sauce. Choose the straightest chiles-they are easier to peel and stuff.
Author: Shelley Wiseman
Author: Alison Roman
Classic jerk chicken is grilled over pimento wood. If you want to order some online, we salute you. Everybody else: Hardwood or briquettes will have to do.
Author: Sarah Kirnon
Author: Jessica B. Harris
Author: Judy Gauchat
The key is to char the ingredients under the broiler for a roasty flavor, then blitz it in batches for a texture that's right in between smooth and chunky.
Author: Andy Baraghani
Author: Michael Lomonaco
Author: Ruth Cousineau
You can store this all-purpose sweet-and-spicy vinegar in clean mason jars, but it is easier to keep it in repurposed glass bottles. Note that this recipe can be adjusted as you like-try using different...
Author: Nicole Ponseca
Author: Sharon Buck
The tortillas and filling are layered (instead of rolled) to reduce prep time.
Author: Mauricio Velázquez de León
Smothered pork chops may be an iconic soul food specialty, but this recipe proves you can smother anything. All it really means is coating slow-cooked meat with a blanket of saucy aromatics that end up...
Author: Carla Hall
Author: Bobby Flay
This Caribbean-style pumpkin soup is ideally made with calabaza, but butternut or kabocha squash will work too.
Author: Ramin Ganeshram
This recipe is an accompaniment for Chicken, Potato, and Carrot Enchiladas
Pelau, rice cooked with meat and vegetables, really exemplifies Trinidadian cuisine because it is an admixture of various cooking styles.
Author: Ramin Ganeshram
The secret to these ribs is the stunning glaze-these have great depth of flavor with a beautiful hit of sweetness and spice. Marinate them overnight for best results!
Author: Donna Hay
Author: Peter Hoffman
Author: Alexis Touchet
This bright and fiery Haitian condiment (pronounced "pick-lees") is traditionally served with meats and fried food to balance rich flavors.
Author: Nils Bernstein
A marriage between two of our favorite summer fruits, this savory-sweet dish is decorated with soft cheese and a hint of garlic. Served over a crispy baguette, it's the perfect summer lunch, midday snack,...
Author: Maggie Ruggiero
Author: James Oseland
This fermented-soybean stew is the quintessential representation of Korean jang. The soft tofu, the dashi, and the sweetness of the vegetables work together to mellow the intensity of the doenjang so that...
Author: Hooni Kim