To Mexican American chef Rick Martinez, salsa isn’t just a condiment — it’s a way of life. He takes us on a salsa tour, sharing his top recipes to dip into.

Mrs. Martinez would cook a hog's head and a pork shoulder with various chiles to make the filling. "She used chile ancho, guajillo, pasilla, 30 cloves of garlic ... We would normally make between ...

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By Rick A. Martínez. Published Oct. 6, 2022 Updated Oct. 11, 2022. Image “When I would go to Mexico, I used to apologetically tell the locals I was American.

Rick Martinez gets ready for game day with Tex-Mex favorites: Frito pie, corn fritters (or esquites fritos) and chile con queso. Tex-Mex for the win! Tex-Mex for the win! IE 11 is not supported.

In October 2019, Rick Martínez embarked on a life-changing journey. After landing in Mexico City and buying a car, the author, cook and host travelled more than 32,000 kilometres.

Rick Martinez’s recipe for rajas con crema quiche is filled with poblano chilies, corn, crema, and queue fresco. The cookbook author puts a Mexican spin on the brunch classic.