Pinto Bean

Browning and then braising whole legs for this turkey chili adds both body and flavor to the final product—so much better than the ground stuff.

Our no-soak bean recipe is foolproof and ripe for improvisation. Throw in whatever moves you and simmer away.

Hominy, or hulled corn kernels, is the backbone of this Mexican posole soup (pronounced pho-soh-lay), which can easily be made vegetarian by using vegetable stock and omitting the pork. Either way, it's best garnished with lots of cilantro, cheese, and lime and served with warm flour tortillas.

This pinto beans recipe can be made vegetarian by omitting the bacon. A final flourish of sharp Cotija cheese, cilantro, and pickled onions adds color and texture.