Jalapeno peppers add a welcome sizzle to any number of dishes. Sliced and pickled, they enliven tacos and nachos. They also add a wonderful heat to soups, stews, stir-fries and sauces. They’re ...

Preheat the oven to 450°. Place a rimmed nonstick baking sheet in the oven to preheat. In a bowl, toss the potatoes with the oil and jalapeños and season with salt and pepper. Transfer the potatoes to ...

As wonderful as the holiday season is on our spirits and our moods, it’s less than wonderful on our waistlines. You know what we are talking about, that unexpected five-pound weight gain come January ...

Preheat the oven to 220 degrees. Score the skin of the pork in a horizontal pattern, being careful not to cut too deep into the meat. Rub the minced garlic and thyme leaves all over the pork, pushing ...

For anyone who has ever bemoaned the state of the chain restaurant chimichanga, behold, salvation. Marcela Valladolid’s “Fresh Mexico” (Clarkson Potter, $22.50) makes a clean break with the bready, ...