Annual Food & Drink Issue
Though every culture has its own unique traditions and cuisines, the concept of “comfort food” is universal. The following are recipes from local restaurants that evoke the traditions and comfort of a hearty meal from their own culinary corner of the globe.
Photography by Rich Smith
“Tinga Tostadas are my go-to comfort food because they are simple and the right amount of spice to warm up any rainy cloudy day!” – Maria Parra, Executive Chef
Serves 3-4
Bring water, chicken breasts, half of 1 tomato, half of 1 onion, and 1 clove of garlic to a boil for 45 minutes. Save 2 cups of broth to use later. Let the chicken cool, pull apart, and let sit. Take 4 tomatoes, half a can of chipotle peppers, 1 garlic clove, and oregano, and blend until smooth. Set aside. Slice remaining onions and tomatoes. Add olive oil to a pan, and sauté sliced onions and tomatoes, starting with the onions. Add the blended tomato and chipotle mixture to the pan, and bring to a boil. Add a dash of salt, to taste. Once boiled, turn heat to low and add pulled chicken. Cook for 2-4 more minutes.
Top tostada with chicken and toppings as desired.
