In a new cookbook, longtime blogger Mely Martínez does justice to the often overlooked seasonality of Mexican cooking.

An easy base, these black bean tacos are ready in 20 minutes and be served with a mix of vegetables, cheese, greens, and/or a drizzle of hot sauce.

  Tange Veggie Black Bean Tacos   Recipe Type: Dinner, Veggies Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian Author: Healthy Gluten-Free Family Prep time: 35 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 45 mins Serves: 4-6 servings These gluten-free and vegetarian tacos are big on flavor! An easy to make dinner with a great mix of savory and zesty flavors and textures that make them extra delicious. Recipe adapted from America's Test Kitchen. Ingredients Sweet and Spicy Pickled Onions 1 red onion, sliced thin 1 cup red wine vinegar 1/3 cup sugar 1 jalapeno, stemmed and seeded, cut into rings 1/4 tsp salt

This recipe for homemade vegan chorizo is the only one you will ever need. It is spicy and crumbly, with notes of clove and coriander.

"It can be a big hurdle to convince someone that they can make their grandmother's recipe with substitutes for meat and cheese and it can still be delicious."

The ultimate guide for how to identify, shop for, and cook with the pantry workhorse of the Mexican kitchen: dried chile peppers.

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