Seafood

Be careful when transferring the fish from the baking dish to the plate—flounder is a fragile fish that falls apart easily.

Fried fish is the traditional filling of Baja tacos. They are simply garnished with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, and sour cream.

You can use other types of firm, white-fleshed fish, or even shrimp or chicken.

This versatile dish is equally delicious served piping hot or at room temperature.

This main dish is delicious served with boiled potatoes or rice.

You can serve this dish hot, cold, or at room temperature. Cook the fish in batches if your oven is small. Dried beans work best, but you can substitute 6 cups of drained, rinsed canned beans; begin with step 3.

This dish is also delicious with mussels. Decrease the amount of chiles if you like it less spicy.