Recipes

Elaine's Recipe Index

When it comes to Mexican cooking 
you must first understand that 
there is no single Mexican cuisine--
there are several cuisines 
that share much in common. 
Each variation has it own 
distinct characteristics. 
Michoacan, for example, 
is best known for its corundas, 
incredibly delicious tamales. 
Mention Oaxaca and its exquisite 
moles spring to mind. 
And Puebla is synonymous with chicken 
in a sauce of pumpkin seeds.

You'll also find tacos and burritos 
in Mexico, of course. 
Both are wonderful, 
but Mexican cuisine encompasses much more. 
The food is exotically sophisticated 
and ranges from something as simple 
as a fragrant tortilla to one 
of Mexico's crown jewels, Barbacoa: 
succulent lamb wrapped in maguey leaves 
and cooked in a stone-lined pit. 
Cooking and eating Mexican 
is never less than thrilling.

I hope you will find recipes here
that will become family favorites.

Antojitos & Botanas
Appetizers

Nachos, Jalapeno Poppers and Quesadillas
just for starters!

Platos Principales
Main Dishes

Fajitas and Enchiladas are here
of course,
but you'll also find, more traditional dinners
such as Chiles Rellenos

Especials del Sudoeste
Southwest Specialties

Tacos, Burritas, Chalupas, Tostadas and more

Chiles

Everything you need to know!
Handling, preparing and cooking with chiles
as well as details on the
types of chiles available
and their Scoville (hotness)
ratings and so much more.

Salsa

Salsa recipes from tamest to tempest!

Paella

Paella is Mexico's way of
doing POT LUCK however,
the ingredients can be a little
more costly, especially in the "states",
but the results are worth it all!

Arroz
Mexican Rice
& Papas
Potatoes

Rice and Potatoes
are a staple in many cultures
but I truly believe that Mexico
does it better than most!

Vegetales
Vegetables

Everything from the simple (corn)
to the more exotic ( parslane )
the way Mexican's do it!

Caldos
Soups

Mexicans take this course of the meal
VERY seriously!
Therefore they lead the way in inventive
and very tasty selections!

Ensaladas
Salads

Mexico has many fresh vegetables to select
from therefore their choices of salads exhibit
these taste varities
dressings only enhance your enjoyment!
Come see what Mexico has to offer!

Breads

This more than any other area
is where Mexico's influence is felt!
Tortillas made of flour, corn or wheat.
Fresh and hot off the comal,
Masa for tamales,
I'll tell you all their secrets!