Growing up Mexican American meant that spicy food was part of my regular diet, even as a child. Whether it was chorizo with eggs for breakfast or grilled fish with green salsa for dinner, spice was ...

The best-laid plans sometimes take a turn. Such was the case with this week's column. I had planned to make a recipe submitted by someone else. The snow had other ideas. There was no going back to the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Photo: Alex Lepe; Food Styling: Janette Zepeda When I was growing up, salsa macha was a staple at our family table (and it ...

Mexican cuisine takes its spices seriously. The spicy element in Mexican food could come from cooking with chile, making a fresh salsa, or adding a dash of bottled hot sauce right at the table. Hot ...

Get your tortilla chips ready!

As one of my all-time favorite condiments, salsa is a permanent fixture in my fridge. Sure, it’s perfect for taco night or on-the-fly entertaining served alongside tortilla chips, but that’s just the ...