Carne Guisada is a comforting, slow-simmered beef stew popular throughout Mexican and Tex-Mex cooking. Tender pieces of beef are cooked in a rich, savory gravy with tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic, and warm spices. The long simmer transforms inexpensive beef into fork-tender bites surrounded by a thick, flavorful sauce. It is especially delicious served with warm … Read more
These Cheese and Onion Enchiladas are an easy, comforting dinner made with warm corn tortillas, sweet sautéed onions, plenty of melted cheese, and a flavorful red enchilada sauce. They’re simple enough for a weeknight meal but satisfying enough for a family dinner or gathering. Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes Total Time 45 … Read more
Mexican Bistec Ranchero is a classic Mexican comfort-food dish featuring thin, tender beef steaks simmered in a flavorful ranchero sauce made with fresh tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, garlic, and Mexican spices. It comes together quickly in one skillet and is perfect with warm tortillas, Mexican rice, and beans. Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes … Read more
This Hatch Hot Green Chile Stew is a hearty Southwestern classic made with tender pork, roasted Hatch green chiles, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Using hot Hatch chiles gives the stew a deep roasted flavor and a satisfying kick without overpowering the other ingredients. Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes Total … Read more
His mother stared at me. “You knew?” I didn’t answer. Gideon reached across the table and snatched the folder from her hands. “What is this?” His mother grabbed his wrist. “Don’t.” He pulled away. “Mom, what did she put in here?” I watched him open the next page. His expression changed. Then he turned another … Read more
I didn’t answer immediately. I let the silence sit between us. Then I asked quietly: “What are you talking about?” My father’s breathing was heavy. “Don’t play games with me.” “I’m not.” “Vanessa just called me. She said people are asking questions.” I looked across the kitchen at Lily. She was sitting at the table, … Read more
I didn’t touch it at first. I just stared. There was a small black metal box beneath the floorboard. Not a shoebox. Not a plastic container. A metal lockbox. And beside it was something that made my breathing stop. A photograph. I crouched down and carefully reached into the cavity. My fingers were trembling so … Read more
My brother stared at the envelope in his hands. He didn’t open it. Neither did I. For several seconds, the three of us just stood there behind the yew tree while the rest of our family gathered around our father’s grave. Then my brother looked at the solicitor. “What did Dad know?” The solicitor swallowed. … Read more
Part 2 — The Red Suit Eric read the first line twice. Then he stopped. His eyes moved across the page, but he didn’t turn it. “Eric?” I whispered. He swallowed hard. “What does it say?” He looked at Mr. Lawson. The attorney shook his head. “Your father wrote it for him. Let him read … Read more
My father stopped breathing for a second. He was still holding the final page when he looked at me. “Where did you get this?” I didn’t answer. My brother stepped forward. “Dad, give me that.” My father didn’t move. “Give it to me.” He finally handed him the folder. My brother scanned the page. His … Read more