October is a fruitful month that offers many benefits for those who are still bummed over saying adios to summer. Colorful leaves paint the skies, we have an excuse to dress up as our favorite superhero, candy is sold in bodegas by the bucketfuls,. . . READ FULL STORY

INGREDIENTS: 5 1/2 cups water 2 lb. pork cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 lb. beef cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 tbsp. salt 3 tbsp. cumin 1 tbsp. ground black pepper 6 garlic cloves, minced 5 ancho chiles, seeded, stemmed, and minced 1 tsp.. . . READ FULL STORY

Creamy, mouthwatering, and decadent—it’s hard to find someone who doesn’t love the velvety, rich taste of Argentina’s best import. Dulce de leche, simply known as “milk candy,” is a smooth golden syrup that’s similar to caramel,. . . READ FULL STORY

INGREDIENTS:1 lb. dry black beans 2 tbsp. olive oil1/4 cup smoked or salted pork, diced1/4 green pepper, diced1/2 onion, diced1/2 clove garlic, minced1 ham hock1 bay leaf1/2 tsp. black pepper3 cups waterSalt to tastePREPARATION: Soak black beans at. . . READ FULL STORY

INGREDIENTS:For Salsa:2 tbsp. vegetable oil6 pasilla chiles, washed, seeded, and deveined6 mulatto chiles, washed seeded and deveined(or substitute any dried red chile)1 large white onion, peeled and chopped1 1/2 tsp. salt or to taste2 medium white. . . READ FULL STORY