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Mexican Food and Cooking History

This is a bibliography and resource guide for Mexican foods and cooking history and information. If you are researching a Mexican dish or just curious this is a good place to start.

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Pre-Columbian Cuisine

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Tomatillos - history, how to use and prepare

Mexican Cooking Tools

Molcajete - the ancient grinding tool
Metate y Mano - used for grinding corn, chiles and chocolate
Molinillo - the original chocolate stirrer
Mexican Clay Cooking Pots - see common cooking utensils, how to use and season.
Tortilla Press - wood, cast iron, how to buy and use

Common Meixcan Foods And Dishes

Ceviche - History, recipe
Chilaquiles - All about this thrifty use for stale tortillas.
Chicle - The origins of chicle gum
Enchiladas - History and recipes
Flan - history, recipes, tips, proper cookware
Pozole - How to make fresh pozole (hominy) from dried corn
Quesadillas - Types, where they come from, recipes.
Salsa - History, recipes
Salsa Trends - Food trends for this favorite condiment
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Tamales - Learn all about tamales, history, types, recipes.

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Mexican Food and Cooking History

Pre-Columbian Cuisine

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Common Meixcan Foods And Dishes

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