Mexican cooking is made wonderfully accessible with this comprehensie yet personal cookbook. Offering 1,000 recipes for traditional fare from all the regions of Mexico, as well as dishes inspired by the nueva cocina of today's top Mexican chefs, this cookbook covers what home cooks need and want to know about Mexican cooking.

Mexican cooking is made wonderfully accessible with this comprehensie yet personal cookbook. Offering 1,000 recipes for traditional fare from all the regions of Mexico, as well as dishes inspired by the nueva cocina of today's top Mexican chefs, this cookbook covers what home cooks need and want to know about Mexican cooking. Throughout, the author shares the cultural and culinary heritage of the people and food of Mexico from her perspective as a traveler and impassioned enthusiast of the country. Home cooks will delight in the mouthwatering recipes such as Corn with Chipotle Butter, Chicken Quesadillas, Pork Chops with Poblano Chile Sauce, and Mexican Coffee Flan. There are two dozen kinds of salsa and more than 45 delicious chicken dishes, plus much more ---- enough exciting choices to fill weeknight dinner and special occasion menus for years!

Dedication
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Ingredients for the Mexican Pantry
Kitchen Equipment
Techniques
Menus
Salsas, Sauces, and Condiments
Appetizers and Snacks
Enchiladas, Tamales, and Tortilla Casseroles
Salads
Soups
Poultry
Meats
Fish and Shellfish
Vegetables
Beans, Rice, and Pasta
Eggs and Breakfast Dishes
Biscuits, Muffins, and Breads
Desserts
Beverages
Mexican Cooking Glossary
Mail-Order Sources for Ingredients
Index
About the Author