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 about Mexican foods then this is a good place to start. Pre-Columbian Cuisine. Mexican Cooking Tools.
Nixtamal (nixtamalado) - Dried maize which has been lime treated and partially cooked. Learn how to make your own, step by step with pictures. Grind nixtamal to make tamales or tortillas, or used for hominy or pozole.
Enchiladas are made from tortillas which are filled, rolled and sometimes sauced. Learn about enchiladas history, traditional regional Mexican enchilada varieties and find recipes links. Learn proper enchilada making techniques. Comprehensive guide to enchiladas.
A relative of the tomato and member of the nightshade (Solanaceae) family tomatillos provide that tart flavor in a host of Mexican green sauces. Article includes recipes, history, growing tips and nutritional information