Peanut Atole (Hot Mexican Corn Drink With Peanut Flavor)

Mexican atole, a hot drink made from corn, comes in a staggering variety of flavors, from sweet to savory, each one more delicious than the next. In this sweet one, the corn-flavored base, made from masa harina, is enriched with the nutty flavor of roasted peanuts for a warming, aromatic beverage that's perfect for winter.

Champurrado (Mexican Hot Chocolate and Corn Drink)

Mexican atole, a hot drink made from corn, comes in a staggering variety of flavors, from sweet to savory, each one more delicious than the next. In this sweet one known as champurrado, the corn-flavored base, made from masa harina, is enriched with dark chocolate and cinnamon for a warming, aromatic beverage that's perfect for winter.

Champurrado (Mexican Chocolate Atole)

Warm, rich, and luxuriously thick, champurrado is Mexican hot chocolate with an unexpected secret ingredient: corn masa.

Torta de Elotes (Corn Torte)

To feed the hordes, doña María used to make her torta de elotes in a large, deep, rectangular baking dish, which I suspect was actually a medium-sized roasting pan. It was thick, dense, and hearty; an edible corn brick that tasted of earthy white corn and pungent cheese.

Atolillo (Simple Custard)

Understated and unpretentious, this simple custard is a great dessert to end your day with.

Seriously Meatless: Mole Aproximado

An absolutely authentic Oaxacan mole is quite an undertaking. I set out to find a compromise: a delicious mole made in about an hour.

"Mexican Street Corn" Soup

Sweet, savory, and loaded with flavor, this soup, inspired by the flavors of Mexican Street Corn, is a delicious way to serve summer corn.

The Oaxaca Old Fashioned

The Oaxaca Old Fashioned takes one of the greatest drinks in the mixological canon and gives it a south-of-the-border spin with reposado tequila and mezcal. Rich, smoky and spicy, this is an exceptional adaptation of a venerable classic.

Orange Pisco Hot Chocolate

Rich hot chocolate with orange, Grand Marnier, and pisco—like a foil-wrapped chocolate orange, but better.

Easy Nixtamalized Corn Tortillas

Making nixtamalized corn dough for tortillas is incredibly easy. This recipe, designed for home cooks, requires dried corn, slaked lime, and a food processor.