One of my favorite meals growing up was a culinary Frankenstein: macaroni and cheese topped with hot dogs and beans. Straight out of a...

They say it takes a village to raise a child — lucky for me, Rosa ran a five-star operation. One childhood dinner invite turned into a lifelong obsession with her carne asada. I ate like I’d never seen food before (because, honestly, I hadn’t tasted beef that good). This recipe isn’t Rosa’s — hers left with her — but it’s my best tribute to a woman who could feed you, humble you, and out-clean your whole house by noon. This one’s for you, Rosa.