Annatto seeds are harvested from the Achiote tree, native to tropical regions of Central and South America. Widely referred to as the “lipstick tree,” Achiote trees’ annatto seeds were historically ...

It’s hard to pin down what’s great about a great taco. Is it the succulent, smoky carne asada? The tender, charred hand-made tortilla? The sweet, ripe, spicy brightness of pico de gallo? More likely ...

Heat olive oil and achiote over medium low heat in a small sauce pan for 5 minutes, occasionally stirring. Remove from heat and allow achiote to steep in the hot oil for another 5 minutes. Strain ...

Coat the outside of the loin with the paste and sear off with medium high heat until browned. Finish in the oven until desired temperature. Venison gets tougher the more it’s cooked. Suggested ...

1-¼ pounds skinless firm fish fillet (such as halibut, ling cod or red snapper), preferably in a single piece 1. Make the achiote sauce: Place garlic, onion, salt, chile powder, orange zest and ...

FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) - Are you still looking for something delicious to cook for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner? Chef Jon Bonnell of Fort Worth offers up this tasty and easy original recipe. Or, ...

Blend first 7 ingredients in processor to form paste. Place chicken in 8-inch square baking dish. Spread marinade over, turning to coat. Cover; refrigerate 2 to 4 hours. Heat oil in large nonstick ...

Instructions: Combine achiote paste, honey, vinegar, orange peel, garlic, cumin and cinnamon in food processor (a blender or stick blender will also work) and emulsify until blended together. Serve ...

Line your crock-pot or slow cooker with the banana leaves. Place the tenderloins on top of the leaves and cover them with your cut up red onion. In a blender, add the 2 packages of achiote paste and 1 ...

Here in the Southwest, chances are pretty good that everyone’s had their fair share of Mexican food. But as much as we all love to eat the stuff, how much do we really know about the flavors that ...

Note: The achiote paste recipe is adapted from “The Essential Cuisines of Mexico” by Diana Kennedy. Annatto seeds are available at Latino markets. Mix the spices and grind them in batches in an ...