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This Loaded Breakfast Sopes Recipe Will Convert Anyone Into a Brunch Lover

Perfect for brunch, these crispy and savory Mexican corn cakes, sopes, are loaded with hearty refried beans smothered in a bacon and fresh chile-loaded queso fundido. Nestled on top is a perfectly poached egg with a spoonful of spicy and acidic salsa to finish.

How to Make Fluffy Mexican Red Rice in Under 30 Minutes

Makhloota (Chickpeas and Fava Beans With Tahini)

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How to Make Homemade Vanilla Extract

For many immigrants, making yogurt offers an inimitable taste of home.

The Case for Bad Coffee

Lately, something has changed. Lately, I've been reacting to fancy coffee the same way a child reacts to an accidental sip of red wine mistaken for grape juice. I don't know when it happened, but I've devolved into an unexpected love affair with bad coffee. It's not just instant coffee that I hanker for each morning, either, it's any subpar coffee I can get my hands on.

Baking With My Mother

Baking with my mother taught me how to love what we create—and when to let go.

Egyptian Bissara (Split Fava Bean Dip)

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Pambazo (Mexican Chorizo and Potato Sandwich)

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Charcoal Chimney–Grilled Asparagus With Green Goddess Dressing Recipe

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How to Ripen and Store Avocados

The Best Slow-Cooked Bolognese Sauce

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