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.
Mission-style chicken breasts smothered in a smoky chipotle sour cream sauce with melted cheese. Made with a from-scratch chipotle paste using dried chiles, garlic, and slow-fried aromatics.
Peking pancakes (Mandarin pancakes) made with boiling water dough, lard, and sesame oil. Thin, pliable wrappers for Peking duck and mu shu pork. Just 4 ingredients.
Peppery Portuguese-style pasta with a chunky vegetable sauce of tomatoes, leeks, carrots, and French beans spiked with hot chili sauce over spaghetti.
Filipino pork skewers marinated overnight in soy sauce, lemon juice, and crushed garlic, then grilled or broiled. Only 4 ingredients for a tangy, savory pork barbecue.
Layered Mexican beef casserole with tortillas, creamed corn, enchilada sauce, green chiles, and two cheeses. A crowd-feeding Tex-Mex bake that assembles in minutes.
Picnic burritos with taco-seasoned mayo, sliced turkey, shredded cheese, and crisp lettuce - no cooking required, ready in 15 minutes. Make-ahead and fridge-stable up to 2 hours.
Pico de gallo, the classic Mexican rooster's beak salsa, made with diced tomato, white onion, cilantro, serrano chiles, lime, and salt. Crisp, fresh, never mushy. The 10-minute taqueria staple.
Vegetarian pinto beans and brown rice bowl with fresh vegetables, cilantro, salsa, and yogurt. A healthy, fiber-packed Mexican-style meal ready in 20 minutes.
Pinto Pizza Ole with a seasoned beef and mashed bean base, Monterey Jack cheese, green pepper, and fresh guacamole on top. A Mexican-inspired pizza that's also great meatless.
Stuffed pitta breads loaded with spice-rubbed roasted lamb, herbed couscous, griddled eggplant, and black olives in a balsamic-ginger dressing. A make-ahead meal that starts with an overnight marinade.
Mexican pizza with refried beans, picante sauce, cheddar, Monterey Jack, black olives, jalapenos, and fresh cilantro on a pre-baked crust. Ready in 20 minutes.
This dish is very savoury with a crunchy/chewy texture.
Poblano lamb stew: cubed lamb shoulder simmered with crushed juniper berries and chicken broth, then finished with roasted poblano strips and a bright shower of lemon zest.
Poc-Chuc, the classic Yucatan grilled pork steak marinated in sour orange and achiote paste, served with habanero-spiked pickled red onions. Traditional Maya-style barbecue straight from Merida.
Pollo con orégano: Mexican chicken braised with onion and broth, coated in a garlic-oregano paste, rested to marinate, and finished on the grill until lightly charred.
Chicken and Monterey Jack cheese filling with green chilies, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup scooped into homemade flour tortillas. Creamy, cheesy Mexican comfort food.
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