Serious EatsAlfajores Con Cajeta (Vanilla Shortbread With Goat's-Milk Toffee) Recipeverified_publisherSerious Eats - Stella ParksThe combination of sticky toffee sauce and buttery shortbread can't be beat. JUMP TO RECIPE Why It Works Tapioca starch breaks down at relatively low temperatures, eliminating the starchy aftertaste associated with traditional cornstarch-based recipes. • Powdered sugar dissolves more readily in a …
Serious EatsEasy Nixtamalized Corn Tortillas Recipeverified_publisherSerious Eats - Daniel GritzerNo specialized grinding equipment required. In This Recipe What Is Nixtamalization? Is Making Tortillas From Scratch Worth It? Helpful Resources Sourcing Corn and Lime The Tools You'll Need How to Simmer, Steep, and Wash the Corn Grinding the Corn Adjusting the Consistency How to Form and Cook Your …
Serious EatsCajeta Casera (Homemade Goat's Milk "Caramel") Recipeverified_publisherSerious Eats - Stella ParksJUMP TO RECIPE Why It Works Compared to cow's milk, goat's milk is uniquely stable, able to endure high heat without scorching. • A pinch of baking soda lowers the temperature at which goat's milk can brown, helping it develop a rich caramel flavor despite a cooking temperature well below the …
Serious EatsGrapefruit Sangrita With Chipotle and Honey Recipeverified_publisherSerious Eats - Daniel GritzerSmoke and spice add depth to bitter grapefruit in this complex sangrita, the ideal sipping partner for a good tequila. JUMP TO RECIPE Why It Works Tamed by a touch of honey, the mild bitterness of grapefruit juice makes a great match for tequila. • Chipotle chili powder adds a pleasant smokiness. Though …
Serious EatsSpicy Pineapple-Cucumber Sangrita Recipeverified_publisherSerious Eats - Daniel GritzerCombine cooling cucumber with tangy pineapple to make this tropical version of sangrita, a traditional accompaniment to good sipping tequila. JUMP TO RECIPE Why It Works Pineapple, a fruit often sold dusted with chili powder by Mexican vendors, pairs well with the spicy Pequin chili powder in the …
Serious EatsClamato Sangrita With Jalapeño and Coriander Recipeverified_publisherSerious Eats - Daniel GritzerThis tomato-based sangrita makes a savory, spicy tequila chaser, perfect for Bloody Mary (or Bloody Maria) fans. JUMP TO RECIPE Why It Works A base of Clamato gives this drink the tomatoey flavor that's most commonly seen in sangrita nowadays, plus a little extra savoriness from the clam juice and …
