Inés Anguiano
Associate Test Kitchen Manager
Milwaukee native Inés Anguiano loves all things food, especially when marrying her rich Black American culture with her first-generation Mexican heritage. Known for her dynamic recipes (like Carne Asada Tacos and Mustardy Cider-Braised Pork Chops) and lively energy, Inés isn’t just creating meals—she’s telling stories through food that reflect an appreciation of tradition and flavor (like how to make the fastest Posole Blanco with no compromise on flavor). Now based in Brooklyn, Inés keeps the BA Test Kitchen on point from day to day and hour by hour.
Cooking
Pasta Carbonara With Pancetta
This classic carbonara traps crispy pancetta and all that silky sauce in big tubes of rigatoni.
Recipes
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
Shredded rotisserie chicken for ease, tangy Buffalo sauce, and a whole lot of cheese.
Cooking
A Cookout Menu That’s as Breezy as Summer
From beer-marinated chicken to smoky burger beans and pickle-packed slaw, this menu dials up beloved classics.
Recipes
Ensalada Rusa (Pink Potato Salad)
This Caribbean classic, made with beets for a magenta hue, looks as striking as it tastes.
Recipes
A Better Beer Can Chicken
Use the beer, not the can, for this citrusy take on a classic that nods to mojo criollo.
Recipes
Chimichurri Grilled Shrimp
Punchy, make-ahead chimichurri adds a bright, fresh finish to this easy summer dinner.
Shopping
Masienda's New Masa Harina Brings Taqueria-Style Tortillas to Your Kitchen
Get puff-every-time tortillas.
Recipes
7UP Cake With Lemony Glaze
A glug of lemon-lime soda gives this pound cake a citrusy zip and tender crumb.
Lifestyle
The Life-Saving Power of Chess, With a Side of Plantains
At a Haitian-Dominican café in Brooklyn, I found solace, friendship, and a newfound love of the game.
Recipes
Frijoles Peruanos (Peruvian Refried Beans)
Mayocobas, or canary beans, are the quick-cooking pantry ingredient you should know about.
Cooking
The Secret to the Best Refried Beans? Peruvian Mayocobas
Also known as canary beans, these thin-skinned Peruvian beans work wonders in Mexican cooking—and are well worth the effort to cook from dry.
Recipes
Candied Purple Sweet Potatoes
Slowly roasting purple sweet potatoes in a sticky-sweet mixture of brown sugar and spices gives them a glossy sheen that’s as stunning as it is flavorful.
Recipes
Double-Tomato Focaccia
This no-knead knockout gets its punch from tomatoes in two different ways.
Recipes
Horchata Overnight Oats
A big batch of overnight oats made with chopped almonds and mild rice milk that tastes just like horchata. An ideal and filling breakfast.
