• 40 dried guajillo chiles
• 20 dried ancho chiles
• 20 dried pasilla negro chiles
• 2½ cups fresh orange juice
• Grated zest of I orange
• ½ cup firmly packed dark brown
• sugar
• 9 cloves garlic
• 1½ tablespoons cumin seed, roasted and ground (page 164)
• 1½ tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1½ tablespoons distilled vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 6 ounces cola
• 8 ounces Mexican beer
• 4 pounds pork shoulder, cut into ½-inch cubes
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 24 (5½-inch)soft white corn tortillas, for serving
• Garnish: caramelized diced pineapple, Pineapple-Habanero Chile Salsa

Pineapple/Habanero Salsa:

• 1 pineapple, about 3 ½ pounds, peeled, cored, and cut into ¼ inch rings
• 1 orange or red habanero chile, dry-roasted, seeded, and minced
• 1 sweet red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and dices
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Tacos al Pastor

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• 1 large shallot, sliced into very thin rings 
• 3 tablespoons lime juice 
• (about 2 limes) 
• 4 teaspoons packed brown sugar, divided 
• 1½ teaspoons kosher salt 
• ¾ teaspoon ground white pepper 
• 1½ pounds skirt steak, trimmed and cut into 2 or 3 pieces 
• Canola oil (if using a skillet) 
• 1 to 2 tablespoons fish sauce 
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 
• 1½ cups (about 7 ounces) red or yellow cherry tomatoes, halved 
• ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, plus cilantro sprigs to garnish (optional) 
• ½ cup coarsely chopped 
• fresh mint

Thai Beef Salad

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• 4 slices of bacon
• 2 cups fresh or frozen whole corn kernals
• 1 cup frozen baby lima beans*
• 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 smalll fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon lime peel, finely shredded
• 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon chii powder

*Note: We substituted baby limas for sweet soybeans in the original recipe

Skillet Corn Bacon and Lima Beans Salad

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• 1 cup (8 fl oz/250 ml) fresh orange juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice dried chipotle chili pepper, stemmed and seeded 
• 1 cup (8 fl oz/25~) ml) red salsa, your favorite
• 1/4 cup (2 fl oz/6() ml) olive oil teaspoon salt
• 4 boneless chicken breast halves 
• Fresh orange slices, optional 
• Fresh cilantro (fresh coriander) sprigs, optional

Grilled Citrus-Marinated Chicken Breast

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• 1 large eggplant, peeled
• 1 small red bell pepper, cored
• 1 small onion, peeled
• olive oil
• 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• Juice of 3 limes
• 3/4 teaspoon ancho chile powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 to 1½ teaspoons salt
• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro

Grilled Eggplant and Black Bean Party Dip

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• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1½ cups leeks, finely chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 pound red-skinned potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch dice (3 cups)
• 3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed by swishing in a bowl and drained
• 4 cups fresh or frozen (defrosted) corn kernels
• 1/2 pound peeled and deveined, small shrimp
• 1¼ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 to 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• Popcorn for garnish, plus more for passing at the table(optional)

Quinoa Corn Chowder with Shrimp

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• 1 Whole Rotisserie Chicken (purchased or self-prepared)
• 3 cups cooked white or brown rice (your favorite brand)
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 green onion, trimmed and chopped
• 1 can cream of chicken/cream of mushroom soup blended
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened 
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
• 2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese

Tex-Mex Chicken & Rice Casserole

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• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• ½ bunch of cilantro, chopped
• 4 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
• 2 large yellow onions, chopped
• 6 to 8 Hatch chiles, roasted, seeded and chopped (reserve seeds for extra heat)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 large tomatoes, diced
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 4 large chicken breasts, shredded (or one whole chicken, roasted and deboned)
• 1 cup of cheddar cheese
• 12 cups chicken stock
• Juice of 2 limes
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne
• Salt to taste
• Additional cilantro and green onions to be added to bowls as garnish
• Tortilla chips

Hatch Chili Chicken Tortilla Soup

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• 4 chicken breasts (grilled)
• 8 flour tortillas, 6-inch
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tomatoes, chopped 1/4-inch
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 avocados, chopped 1/4-inch
• 2 taspoons Worestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
• 2 tablespoons canned chipotle chile in adobe sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar

Grilled Chicken Tacos

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• 1 or 2 satsumas, depending on size
• 1 large ruby red grapefruit
• 1 Meyer lemon
• 1 lime
• 1 shallot, julienned
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 bunch cilantro, washed and chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt

Louisiana Citrus Salad

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