Taste

Border crossing cuisine

A brief history of Tex-Mex cuisine.

The legend of the nacho begins across from Eagle Pass, Texas, in the border city of Piedras Negras, Coahuila. The details of how this tasty treat gained international fame are blurry, but one thing is certain: Thanks to a man named Ignacio “Nacho” Anaya Sr., Tex-Mex food has never been so scrumptious.

Recipe: Jalapeno-Guava-Mint Salsa

By Inside México

Treat your dinner party guests to this sophisticated salsa.

Cooking with chef Andrea Blanco

By Margot Lee Shetterly

The creative force behind Cuernavaca's La Gaia restaurant, Andrea Blanco combines classical training with a flair for innovation and practicality.

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By Margot Lee Shetterly

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La Teca: One of Oaxaca's top chefs prepares traditional cuisine from the Isthmus region

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