Hamlyn Essential Mexican

One of the world's oldest cuisines, Mexican cookery combines the culinary traditions and native foods of the Aztecs with the ingredients and cooking methods of Spain. Mexican food is characterized by the use of hot chillies, tomatoes, peppers, avocadoes, beans and corn. Tortillas, tacos, tostados, enchiladas, quesadillas and burritos are all classic Mexican dishes which have gained international renown. The recipes in this book are divided into six chapters: appetizers, fish, meat and poultry, rice and vegetable, desserts and basic recipes. Every recipe is illustrated with step-by-step photographs. The book also covers traditional ingredients and cooking equipment.
 
One of the world's oldest cuisines, Mexican cookery combines the culinary traditions and native foods of the Aztecs with the ingredients and cooking methods of Spain. Mexican food is characterized by the use of hot chillies, tomatoes, peppers, avocadoes, beans and corn. Tortillas, tacos, tostados, enchiladas, quesadillas and burritos are all classic Mexican dishes which have gained international renown. The recipes in this book are divided into six chapters: appetizers, fish, meat and poultry, rice and vegetable, desserts and basic recipes. Every recipe is illustrated with step-by-step photographs. The book also covers traditional ingredients and cooking equipment.