"A comprehensive introduction to Mexican food and cooking, celebrating its history and cultural influences and its much-loved traditional dishes. A visual guide to ingredients and preparation techniques, together with regional recipes from across the country. From simple salsas and soups to impressive main dishes, recipes include instantly recognizable Tacos and Enchiladas, together with exciting if less familiar dishes such as Pork in Green Sauce with Cactus, and Champurrada,"--page [4] of cover.

Includes index.

Introduction -- Ingredients -- The Recipes -- Salsas -- Soups and Snacks -- Meat Dishes -- Fish and Seafood -- Vegetables -- Desserts and Sweetmeats -- Drinks -- Index.