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.
Green chili con carne with cubed pork loin braised in tomatillos, fresh green chilis, cumin, and white wine in a pressure cooker. A New Mexican-style green pork stew.
Pork chile verde: tender pork simmered in a tangy blended sauce of tomatillos, jalapeño and green chiles with cumin. A comforting Mexican green chili for rice or tortillas.
Green corn tamales made from fresh corn ground with Monterey Jack cheese, whipped with lard and butter, filled with roasted green chiles and cheddar, steamed in the husks.
Cooked green tomato salsa with Granny Smith apple, jalapeño, fresh ginger, lemon zest, and cilantro. A sweet-tart-spicy salsa that uses up end-of-season green tomatoes.
Grilled grouper marinated in tequila, triple sec, and lime juice, served with fresh tomato-jalapeno salsa. A margarita-inspired fish dish straight off the grill.
Grilled shark steaks marinated in lime juice, beer, cumin, and Dijon mustard, topped with fresh salsa and avocado slices. A bold Mexican-style fish for the grill.
Gringo chili: retro American chili built on canned tomato soup, French onion soup, kidney beans, and ground beef. Loaded with ground chile, cumin, and oregano. Weeknight chili with zero apologies.
Guilt-free pumpkin swirl cheesecake uses yogurt cheese and egg substitute to drop the fat without losing the creamy body. Marbled pumpkin filling, spiced cinnamon graham crust, holiday-worthy flavor.
Two-ingredient cream cheese salsa dip that takes 10 minutes to make. Creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy, served cold with tortilla chips. The easiest party dip you'll ever make.
Hearty slow cooker bean dip packed with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, melted longhorn cheese, and sour cream with a spicy kick from hot sauce.
This recipe is a faily old (circa 1983) but reliable one, somwhere in between competition and eating and chili. It would be a good starter for any novice cook.
Chocolate rice pudding made with Mexican chocolate, cinnamon, and vanilla, set with gelatin and layered with Kahlua-spiked whipped cream. A rich Mexican-inspired dessert.
Chocolate mousse with just 4 ingredients: semi-sweet and bittersweet chocolate folded into almond-scented whipped cream. Served in wine glasses, chilled one hour. Simple, rich, and no eggs required.
Huevos rancheros with fried eggs on corn tortillas topped with refried beans, Monterey Jack, and fresh salsa with avocado and jalapeno. A 10-minute Mexican breakfast.
Mexican fiesta casserole with seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, and green peppers layered on a Bisquick dough base, topped with a cheesy sour cream and mayo mixture. A Tex-Mex impossible pie.
This cheesy and moist corn bread is packed with yummy flavors, serve it with a warm bowl of chili in a cold winter day.
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