Should I use fresh or dried chiles?

This recipe uses fresh jalapeños. Dried chiles like guajillo or ancho give a deeper, more earthy flavor and need to be rehydrated first. For this style, fresh chiles keep it brighter and closer to what you’d get at a taquería.

Vegetarian

Meatless Monday is a thing in our house, and these recipes make it easy. Pasta is a weekly regular because they can be quick, easy, and delicious. Creamy Mushroom Pasta or pasta topped with Hearty Marinara Sauce are great for flavorful but quick dinners, and our Hatch Chile Mac and Cheese is a favorite when we want something richer. Vegetarian Meatball Subs are great when we’re craving something hearty (and it’s a great way to use up extra marinara sauce).

We keep homemade dressings like Lime Cilantro Avocado Dressing and Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing in the fridge, and we’re always making fresh salsas like Spicy Pico de Gallo and Habanero Mango Salsa to have on hand.

During the holidays, sides like Whipped Sweet Potatoes, Truffle Mashed Potatoes, and Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole are regulars on our table.

And can’t forget dessert, Brown Butter Banana Bread disappears fast, and the Pumpkin Pie Dessert Bars and Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars are great for feeding a crowd or taking to a potluck.