Chile en Hogada This is authentic Mexican cooking at its
best. A roasted poblano pepper stuffed with spiced
ground beef, golden raisins, and almonds is laced in walnut-apple sauce with a
pomegranate glaze.
Photo by James Erickson
Mole
A tender turkey cutlet slathered with rich chili-chocolate mole (chef
Hector Ruiz’s mother’s recipe) is served with frijoles borrachos
(cinnamon-scented beans) and pickled red onions.
Photo by James Erickson
Flan This double-rich Spanish crème brulée is
dense, soothing, and lovely under a burnt-sugar glaze that lends just the right
bitter note.