Soups & Sides
A side dish should not require telepathy. Ingredient weights, pan size, sequencing, and final texture cues make these recipes adaptable without turning them into guesses. Fresh produce gets washed under running water, leftovers get cooled promptly, and optional garnishes stay optional. The pot already has enough opinions.
Soups & Sides
Calabacitas con Elote Without Watery Zucchini
For six side servings of calabacitas con elote, cook 150 grams diced poblano and 150 grams onion first, add 300 grams corn, then add 680 grams zucchini in.
Soups & Sides
Sopa de Fideo: A Toasted Noodle Soup Formula
For six bowls of sopa de fideo, toast 200 grams dry fideo or thin broken noodles in 30 millilitres oil, then add a blended base of 400 grams tomatoes, 100.