VALLEY COTTAGE, N.Y. – Achiote powder is extracted from the seeds of ever green shrub Bixa Orellana, commonly known as annatto. Achiote is traditionally being used as spices, food color, and medicinal ...

Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexican finds ...

The vibrant, reddish-brown color of achiote turns any number of dishes into a feast for the eyes. It gives cochinita pibil its visual wow factor, and is the secret ingredient behind every irresistible ...

Q. I was reading through “Iron Chef” Morimoto's cookbook and came across an ingredient called achiote paste. What is this and where can I find it? Achiote paste is made from the ground seeds of the ...

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 ...

The spice world is rich with ingredients that transform dishes through aroma and taste, and there are some spices that also deliver vibrant color. Annatto seed is one such spice that imparts both ...

Whisk 1 1/2 tablespoons achiote paste, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1 tablespoon water in small bowl. Place turkey in 13x9x2-inch dish. Rub achiote mixture all over turkey. Cover and chill at least 4 hours.

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 ...