Bean and Legume

Enfrijoladas Enchiladas, entomatadas, and enfrijoladas are all different preparations that take a corn tortilla and bathe it in a sauce of chiles, tomatoes, thick cream, or — as they prefer in Oaxaca — long-simmered black beans. While it is traditional to fold them into quarters or thirds, you can also fold them over once. Wait to season the beans with salt until they are just soft.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Round out this satisfying soup with a composed platter of marinated beets, red onions, sliced hard-boiled eggs, pickled vegetables and a wedge of imported Parmesan. Try a purchased berry tart for a pretty dessert.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Anchovies really perk up plain wax beans, while celery adds a crisp, clean element to the dish. Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 25 min

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Like American-style chili, picadillo is great over rice or with warm tortillas.

One could cook this on the stove and reduce the time by 10 minutes, but oven baking gives the chicken time to thoroughly absorb the flavors of the pepper and garlic. See how to joint a chicken.

After the vegetables have been sautéed in a small amount of butter, some chicken broth and a bit of cornstarch are combined and added to the skillet. The mixture thickens as it cooks, forming a rich-tasting glaze that is extremely low in fat.

Serve this over the Baked White Polenta with Two Cheeses, and season with any — or all — of the suggested toppings (chocolate adds mole flavor).

If you can't find fresh chervil, use fresh parsley instead.