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Annatto are small seeds with flavors reminiscent of pepper and saffron. If you can't find annato, substitute a teaspoon of paprika. Cojita is a crumbly Mexican cheese. If you can't find it, try feta instead. Read more about this recipe at Cook and Eat.

Albacore Ceviche

Inspired by a Mexican ceviche I had at Toplobampo in Chicago, this is an easy, healthy way to use high-quality raw fish. Feel free to add chopped jalapeno, cilantro, or avocado, or substitute olive oil for the avocado oil. Read more about this recipe at hogwash.

Seitan Ancho Mole

I made a simpler version of Rick Bayless' red mole with a perfect balance of chocolate, nuts, chiles and spices. And once you actually make the sauce, the dinner part is simple. Read more about this recipe at VeganYumYum.

Potato and Chipotle Cream Tarts

These tartlets are elegant snacks that require little preparation. Read more about this recipe at Cook & Eat.

Herb And Garlic Skirt Steak

Instead of marinating the meat, we drizzled marinade ingredients over just-cooked steak for a lighter, fresher flavor. Be warned: This one's for garlic lovers. Read more about this recipe at the Washington Post.

Skirt Steak Fajitas

Fajitas are a perfect example of the power of advertising. When you're sitting in a restaurant and someone walks by with a sizzling skillet of fajitas, you have to have one, too. The aroma of the garlic-and-lime-juice-marinated steak mingling with onions and peppers is irresistible. Read more about this recipe in Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds' Take-Out Menu Cookbook.

Barbecued Chicken

Sweet barbecue sauces, such as this one, will scorch easily; a spray bottle of water will help douse flare-ups. Chicken is notorious for burning on the surface before it is cooked through. A barbecue cover can help contain the heat and cook the chicken more evenly. This recipe is part of Andrew Schloss's Sunday Dinners.

Red Chile Lamb Chops With Tortillas

You'll have roughly one cup of the red chili sauce left to use for another recipe, such as these shredded braised lamb pita sandwiches, or as a dipping sauce with seared sea scallops. This recipe is part of Andrew Schloss's Sunday Dinners.

Savory Black Beans

This recipe will feed a small army. If you want, cut the recipe in half, or use the extra beans for other dishes -- quesadillas, burritos, or alongside a meat dish. This recipe is part of Andrew Schloss's Sunday Dinners.

Sauteed Nopales

Fiber-rich nopales are cactus-like pads taken from prickly pear plants. If you can't find them fresh, you should be able to find them canned. This recipe is part of Andrew Schloss's Sunday Dinners.

Bean And Cheddar Quesadillas With Green Salsa

Using canned black beans makes this dish a breeze. Quesadillas are also a great way to use up leftover meat and vegetables. This recipe is part of Andrew Schloss's Sunday Dinners.

Shredded Braised Lamb Pita Sandwiches

Pitas are a great way to use leftover lamb. Depending on the spices you've used for the lamb, you could add any combination of vegetables and herbs to the sandwich. This recipe is part of Andrew Schloss's Sunday Dinners.