I was standing at the counter at TEG Torta Shop (formerly Tortas el Guero), the humble but great torta hall on 16th Street, which has earned a reputation over 15 years in business. I had just ordered ...

Tortas are similar, in a way, to tacos or sandwiches. They are made with various styles and ingredients and are popular throughout Mexico — over the years I’ve tried several tortas while visiting my ...

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the flour, salt, and a little of the cubed butter. Mix on low speed, slowly adding the remaining butter cubes, until small ...

When people think of Mexican street food, tacos are usually the first thing that comes to mind. But there's another staple that's just as beloved and deeply ingrained in Mexico's culinary culture: the ...

Emiko Davies' chocolate cake comes together with no eggs, no butter — just basic pantry staples You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Reviews and ...

One of the best ways to experience a new country is through its sweets: From Spanish basque cheesecake to German apfelkuchen, ...

Lower your perfect cake mix, serene but not comatose, into your cake tin. Forewarn your Aga to 150 and furnace for forty six minutes. Now wait for the patter of tiny feet yelling 'Torta! Torta! Torta!