Mexican cookery, strongly influenced by other Central American countries, combines ancient Indian traditions with the influence of Spanish colonits.
The cuisine of local population relied upon braising and steaming in a tightly covered pan with little liquid. This explains the great diversity of ragouts and sauces, also served with boiled or roast dishes.
Mexican roast pork loin marinated in red chile, lime, cumin, oregano, and orange juice concentrate, then slow-roasted. Served with an orange-wine sour cream sauce.
Mexican salsa fria is a no-cook cold salsa of ripe tomatoes, tomatillos, sweet Vidalia onion, and green chiles sharpened with olive oil and white wine vinegar. Bright, chunky, served icy cold.
Mexican sausage stew braises beef brisket and hot Italian sausage with cinnamon, allspice, beer, and beef stock, then thickens with sweet potato and corn. Topped with melty Monterey Jack and cilantro.
Mexican shrimp cocktail with lime-poached shrimp, avocado, jalapeno, tomato, cilantro, and carrots in a concentrated lime-garlic broth. Served chilled on lettuce.
Mexican spaghetti pie with a Parmesan-egg pasta crust topped with chili-spiced ground beef, kidney beans, cheese, olives, and crushed tortilla chips. A Tex-Mex casserole mashup.
Three beans mingle with zucchini, fresh tomatoes, and banana peppers in this Southwestern-spiced vegetable soup. Red wine and cumin add warmth to this hearty, healthy bowl.
Mexican Sunrise Punch with tequila, orange juice, limeade, lemonade, and ginger ale. A crowd-pleasing citrus party punch that makes 12 cups in 10 minutes. Add grenadine for the sunrise effect.
Mexican vegetable stew simmers red and sweet potatoes, peppers, zucchini, black beans, and corn in a cumin-spiked broth, finished with lime and cilantro for a brothy, plant-packed one-pot meal.
Start a fiesta with these delicious cookies made of pecans and ground cinnamon.
Mexican frijoles from scratch: dried pinto beans soaked, then slow-simmered with smoky salt pork or ham hock, onion, garlic, chili powder and cumin until thick and creamy. The classic pot of beans.
No-bake Mexican chocolate and mascarpone cheesecake with a cinnamon-chocolate-pecan graham cracker crust. Mascarpone and cream cheese filling set with gelatin and folded with whipped cream.
Mexican-style bow ties: hearty pasta salad with seasoned ground beef, kidney beans, corn, tomatoes, cheddar, and a zippy yogurt-salsa dressing, topped with crushed tortilla chips. Warm or cold crowd-pleaser.
Mexican-style chicken Kiev stuffs chicken breasts with green chiles and Monterey Jack, rolled in chili-cumin breadcrumbs, and served with a cumin-tomato sauce.
Microwave fish tacos with lime-seasoned fillets, salsa, green pepper, and cheddar in crispy shells. A quick, lighter take on Mexican fish tacos ready in 30 minutes.
Layered Mexican chicken casserole with corn tortillas, cheddar cheese, and a creamy Rotel sauce. Freezer-friendly comfort food that bakes up hot and bubbly every time.
Soft homemade flour tortillas with a hint of whole wheat, griddled until lightly blistered. Oil in the dough keeps them pliable and easy to fold around your favorite fillings.
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