The son of celebrated Mexican cooking authority Zarela Martinez, Aarón Sanchez knows (and loves) both classic and contemporary Mexican cuisine. The Chopped judge and Chefs vs. City cohost has a passion for Mexican cooking, and is the owner and chef of two Latin fusion restaurants in New York City.
Now, he's sharing his best recipes with you! Try Aarón's take on fajitas, tacos and desserts for your Cinco de Mayo bash or any festive occasion.
Then, get his tips for making tacos taste just as delicious as the ones from the taco truck, and get step-by-step instructions to make homemade corn tortillas.
Pictured: Aarón rolls masa harina dough into homemade tortillas with his wife, Ifé. Photo by Tina Rupp/Food Network Magazine.
Fajitas with Marinated Flank Steak and Rajas
Aarón marinates flank steak in pickled jalapeños, then sears it and serves with flour tortillas, salsa verde and cactus salad.
Aarón starts his tacos with homemade tortillas, then piles on seared flank steak and salsa. Serve with a lime wedge.
Aarón's brownies get their kick from Mexican cinnamon and pequen chili powder. If you can't find pequen, just substitute cayenne pepper.
Aarón's classic horchata — a mix of rice, cinnamon, sugar and water — is perfect for washing down spicy salsas, fajitas and tacos.
