In simple recipes, the little things count. This margarita variation gets a caramelly richness from aged tequila and agave nectar, bumped up with grilled lemon halves. The fruit gets browned quickly, then adds a slightly sweet, toasty flavor to the drink.
Mexican
Chris Prosperi’s Spicy Chicken Quesadilla
Faith and Chris are big believers in loading your quesadilla up with all the veggies you love, so make these your own. Serve with your favorite salsas (homemade or store-bought, we don’t care). The idea is just to have fun together.
Asian Grilled Chicken Fajitas with Cucumber Salsa
What a treat these were during our recent visit to Newman’s Own in Westport, CT. If you’re not a fan of wasabi in the salsa, feel free to skip it.
Carol Fenster’s Layered Bean-Tortilla Casserole
With its hearty beans, this casserole is a filling vegetarian main dish. But if you want to make it even heartier for non-vegetarians, add cooked diced chicken or pork — or cooked ground beef.
Michele Streit Heilbrun’s Matzo Nachos with Pickled Jalapeños
We’ve fallen hard for deep-fried matzos, and you will, too.
Pickled Jalapeños for Matzo Nachos
Luckily, you won’t need the whole yield for the nacho recipe. Just imagine what you could do with these quick-pickled jalapeños!
