It’s hard to pin down what’s great about a great taco. Is it the succulent, smoky carne asada? The tender, charred hand-made tortilla? The sweet, ripe, spicy brightness of pico de gallo? More likely ...

The achiote paste recipe is adapted from "The Essential Cuisines of Mexico" by Diana Kennedy. Annatto seeds are available at Hispanic markets. 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed. 1/4 teaspoon kosher ...

Q. I was reading through “Iron Chef” Morimoto's cookbook and came across an ingredient called achiote paste. What is this and where can I find it? Achiote paste is made from the ground seeds of the ...