Step 1 Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 375°. Cook 12 oz. bacon (about 12 slices), cut into ¼” pieces, in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until brown and crisp, 6–8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Step 2 Spoon 3 Tbsp. bacon … Read more
Classic picadillo—be it the Mexican version studded with potatoes, the Cuban variety speckled with sweet raisins, or the Filipino style bolstered with diced carrots—is a comfort food classic. While no two picadillos are alike and the components vary among regions, the common thread is ground beef cooked in a spicy tomato sauce. This recipe, which … Read more
Step 1 Heat 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a medium Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium. Add 1 tsp. cumin seeds; cook, stirring often, until fragrant and seeds begin to pop, about 2 minutes. Add ½ medium red onion, finely chopped, 1 serrano chile, finely chopped, one 1″ piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped, … Read more