Southwestern-Style Ground Pork & Calabacitas

Enjoy our chefs’ take on calabacitas, a beloved Mexican vegetable dish of zucchini stewed with tomatoes, onions, and corn, and seasoned with garlic, cumin, coriander, and cilantro. Over the veggies is ground pork spiced with chipotle chile powder, oregano, and smoked paprika, splashed with white wine, and simmered in tomato sauce. A sprinkle of crumbled queso fresco and cilantro finishes it off. On the side are black beans simmered with onions, poblanos, bell peppers, and apple cider vinegar, along with velvety, herbaceous cilantro sour cream that’s perfect for dolloping.

Chicken wings and drumettes are seasoned with a sweet and smoky blend of spices, including smoked paprika, chipotle chile powder, cumin, onion, garlic, smoked black pepper, and coconut sugar. Then, they’re oven-roasted (not fried) until tender and juicy. They’re served with an apple cider vinegar- and tomato-based barbecue sauce loaded with savory spices and a touch of molasses for sweetness. Perfect as an appetizer or a late-night snack!