Starters, snacks and light meals. Guacamole ; Ceviche (Lime-marinated seafood) ; Queso fundido ; Sopes (Corn masa boats) ; Gorditas (Corn masa pockets) ; Quesadillas ; Tostadas ; Tamales ; Taqueria tacos with grilled and griddled fillings (Tacos al carbon y tacos a la plancha) ; Home-style tacos with casserole fillings (Tacos de cazuela) ; Enchiladas ; Chilaquiles (Tortilla casserole)
Soups, stews and sides. Mexican chicken soup ; Tortilla soup ; Mexican seafood stew ; Pozole (Pork and hominy stew) ; Rice ; Beans
Entrees. Chiles rellenos ; Turkey with red mole ; Chicken with green pipian (Pumpkin seed sauce) ; Chicken adobado (with red chile marinade) ; Fish a la Veracruzana (with tomatoes, capers, olives and herbs) ; Fish in Escabeche (Brothy vinaigrette with herbs and vegetables) ; Seafood in Mojo de Ajo (Toasty, slow-cooked garlic) ; Pork in salsa verde (Tomatillo sauce) ; Beef a la Mexicana (with roasted tomatoes and green chiles) ; Carne asada (Mexican-style grilled steak) ; Barbacoa (Slow-cooked meats, pit-style)
Desserts and drinks. Flan ; Rice pudding ; Cajeta (Goat's milk caramel sauce) ; Mexican chocolate ; The quintessentially tropical mango ; Tequila, Margaritas, beer and wine
Mexican culinary glossary
An Internet guide to mail-order sources for Mexican cooking.
