November 2007

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Features

Stalking the Wild Taco
Tacos are street food at its finest—discover the best places to get hot, delicious tacos in Los Angeles and Baja, Mexico.

Fiesta of Flavor
We’re looking forward to some flames for the holidays, thanks to a hot holiday menu from Jose Garces, chef at the best new restaurant in Philly.

Corn, Culture and Cuisine
For thousands of years, no food has been more vital to Latin cooking than corn. We explore tamales, huitlacoche, arepas and more.

‘Tis the Season to Grill Out
Don’t slave by the hot stove this holiday season—fire up the grill and wow your guests with an unexpected taste of smoke.

ZestFest 2006
We went, we sampled, we partied—and now you get to see all the fun for yourself. Plus, the results of the Fiery Food Challenge!

Chocolate’s Hot History
For thousands of years, chocolate and chiles have been closely linked. Today’s hot chocolates reflect the past and future of this flavor duo.

Departments

Editor's Letter

Letters

Hot Flashes
Pig that’s soon to fly your way, classic cocktails in New Orleans, and ice cream to make you sweat

Hot off the Press
Three new Latin cookbooks are worldly, eclectic and worth checking out

Hot Commodity
Our annual gift guide simplifies holiday shopping—find the perfect zesty gift for everyone on your list right here

Zest Express
Break out the slow cooker for simple, zesty meals that are ready when you are

Salsa Scoop
Our favorite exotic salsas, plus one that’s inspired by a classic Spanish tapa to make at home

Chile Lite
Throwing a festive holiday party just got a little easier with these indulgent yet healthful appetizers

‘Cue & A
How to tell the good barbecue joints from the bad? Hint: the simpler, the better.

Pepper Patch
Purple chiles in the patch? Our resident expert explains why that’s a positive thing

Just Desserts
Ginger and bread pudding get together to create a dessert worthy of a special occasion

International Chili Society
Winter is the best time to get back to the kitchen and refine your green or red

Wine Words
Discover what winemakers in Central and South America are up to, and learn about little-known grapes south of the border

Zesty Destinations
An intrepid chilehead ventures to Chile: will her heat-seeking mission succeed?

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Recipe Index

Pepper Profile