Inés Anguiano
Associate Test Kitchen Manager
Milwaukee native Inés Anguiano loves all things food, especially when marrying her rich Black American culture with her first-generation Mexican heritage. Known for her dynamic recipes (like Carne Asada Tacos and Mustardy Cider-Braised Pork Chops) and lively energy, Inés isn’t just creating meals—she’s telling stories through food that reflect an appreciation of tradition and flavor (like how to make the fastest Posole Blanco with no compromise on flavor). Now based in Brooklyn, Inés keeps the BA Test Kitchen on point from day to day and hour by hour.
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Pasta Carbonara With Pancetta
This classic carbonara traps crispy pancetta and all that silky sauce in big tubes of rigatoni.
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Frijoles Peruanos (Peruvian Refried Beans)
Mayocobas, or canary beans, are the quick-cooking pantry ingredient you should know about.
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The Secret to the Best Refried Beans? Peruvian Mayocobas
Also known as canary beans, these thin-skinned Peruvian beans work wonders in Mexican cooking—and are well worth the effort to cook from dry.
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Candied Purple Sweet Potatoes
Slowly roasting purple sweet potatoes in a sticky-sweet mixture of brown sugar and spices gives them a glossy sheen that’s as stunning as it is flavorful.
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Double-Tomato Focaccia
This no-knead knockout gets its punch from tomatoes in two different ways.
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Horchata Overnight Oats
A big batch of overnight oats made with chopped almonds and mild rice milk that tastes just like horchata. An ideal and filling breakfast.
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Pozole Blanco
A form of the classic Mexican stew, white pozole is made without chiles, letting the meatiness of the broth and sweetness of the hominy shine.
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You Name a Booze, We’ll Give You a Braise
From bourbon-sloshed short ribs to cider-simmered pork chops.
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Sake-and-Soy-Braised Pork Belly
Loosely inspired by the flavors of Japanese kakuni, this supple sticky-sweet and salty braised pork belly comes together in just one pot.
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Coffee-and-Bourbon-Braised Short Ribs
Instant espresso powder and smoky-sweet bourbon lend big flavor to a delectable braising liquid that begs to blanket a bowl of mashed potatoes.
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Mustardy Cider-Braised Pork Chops
Achieve cooked-all-day depth in under an hour with these tender pork chops, simmered in a rich cider gravy.
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Baklava Cookies
A snickerdoodle-like exterior with a surprise filling of honey-sweetened, gently spiced pistachios.
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Coquito
This classic take on the coconutty Puerto Rican cocktail features warming spices and a generous glug of rum.
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For Extra-Festive Coquito, Infuse Your Rum With Cinnamon
The spiced liquor adds holiday flavor to any number of cocktails.
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Mumbo Sauce
Slather this tangy, spicy, sweet condiment all over chicken wings, french fries, and more.
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Jerk Shrimp With Pineapple Salad
Store-bought Jamaican jerk seasoning paste serves as a marinade for juicy grilled shrimp in this simple summer dinner with minimal prep time.
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Citrusy, Peanutty Pork With Rice Noodles
Inspired by salsa de cacahuate, this delightful sauce is spicy, rich, and velvety.