Lard

McSinghs Scotch pie

Heat a large frying pan and toast the cumin seeds for a few minutes, then set aside. Heat the oil in the same pan and fry the onion, garlic, chilli, pepper and a good pinch of salt for around eight mi...

British

Flamiche

For the pastry, sift the flour and salt into the bowl of a food processor, add the butter and lard, then whizz together briefly until the mixture looks like fine breadcrumbs. Tip the mixture into a bo...

French

Our Favorite Texas Beef Chili

This cowboy-style "bowl of red" is all about tender chunks of beef chuck and a five-chile-pepper purée. True to Texas tradition, it has no tomatoes and no beans. The heat is customizable to your taste, and don't skip the masa harina: It helps to thicken the chili and imparts a wonderful earthy richness. This chili is best served a day after cooking.

Tatemado de Costilla de Res (Tatemado Short Ribs)

This recipe is part of the Epicurious Online Cooking School, in partnership with the Culinary Institute of America. To watch it being made, and to learn how to make other Mexican classics, check out the videos.

Tamales de Mole Poblano

This classic Mexican dish features tender tamales filled with shredded chicken and a rich, flavorful mole sauce.

Frijoles Borrachos

"Drunken" Beans