[Dummies 01] • Mexican Cooking For Dummies by Feniger, Susan -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Contents Introduction

How to Use This Book How This Book Is Organized Conventions Used in This Book Icons Used in This Book

Part I : Getting the Juices Flowing Chapter 1: Understanding Mexican Cooking

Dispelling Mexican Cooking Myths Getting Started with Mexican Cooking

Chapter 2: Ingredients for Mexican Cooking

Fruits and Vegetables Chiles 101 Herbs The Spice Shelf Nuts, Seeds, and Seasoning Pastes Beans and Starches The Mexican Dairy

Chapter 3: Mastering a Few Simple Tools and Techniques

Equipping Your Kitchen Tackling a Few Techniques

Part II : Taking a Quick Trip Chapter 4: Bright Lights, Big Beverages

Eye-Openers Mexican Spiced Coffee Mexican Hot Chocolate Afternoon Refreshers Strawberry Banana Liquados Horchata Watermelon Juice Jamaica Party Boosters Sparkling Fruit Punch Sangria Primo Margaritas Tequili Sangrita Rompope

Chapter 5: Hot Salsas, Cool Dips, and Refreshing Ceviches

Scintillating Salsas Green Tomatillo Salsa Red Roasted Tomato Salsa Fresh Salsa Smoked Chile Salsa Roasted Ancho Salsa Roasted Green Chile Salsa Maximum Dips Guacamole Pinto Bean Dip Queso Fundido Down ‘n’ Dirty Bean Nachos Silky Crab and Cheese Nachos Snappy Ceviches Basic Red Snapper Ceviche Ceviche de Veracruz Smoked Mussel Ceviche Tostadas Oysters with Chipotle Vinaigrette Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Spicy Cocktail Sauce

Chapter 6: Foods from the Mexican Marketplace

Getting Stuffed on Quesadillas Flour Tortillas Poblano Quesadillas Grilled Vegetable Quesadillas Smoky Chicken Quesadillas Transforming Tortillas into Tacos Grilled Steak Tacos Cactus Tacos Fish Tacos Cucumber Salsa Rajas and Egg Tacos Entertaining with Enchiladas Green Enchiladas with Pork Chicken Poblano Enchiladas Enmoladas Snacking on Tortas Bolillos Barbecued Pork Torta Chicken Black Bean Torta Vegetarian Torta

Part III : Enjoying an Extended Tour Chapter 7: Stuffed Treats

Empanadas: Little Pies Full of Flavor Empanadas de Picadillo Empanada Dough Mushroom Empanadas Tamales: Feast-Day Treats Green Corn Tamales Basic Masa Tamales with Fillings Green Chile Cheese Filling Roasted Tomato Chicken Filling Pork and Green Chile Adobo Filling Chicken Mole Filling Chiles Rellenos Classic Chiles Rellenos Corn-and-Cheese-Stuffed Chiles in Red Rice

Chapter 8: Soulful Soups

Setting Your Sights on Mexican Soups So Many Sopas, So Little Time Tangy Cold Avocado Soup Tomatillo and Chicken Chilaquiles Gazpacho Corn and Chile Chowder Tortilla Soup Toasted Angel Hair Soup Creamed Summer Squash Soup Pinto Bean Soup with Fresh Salsa The Caldo Connection Lime Soup Possibly the Best Posole Chicken Posole

Chapter 9: Border Salads

Preparing the Greens Dressing the Greens The Tostada: A Salad in Disguise Chicken Tostada Salad All-Star Side Salads Mexican Chopped Salad Cactus Paddle Salad Watercress and Radish Salad Caesar Salad Corn and Pepper Compote Bean and Grain Salads Fiesta Bean Salad Aztecan Quinoa Salad Bread Salad

Chapter 10: The Essential Sides: Rice, Beans, Tortillas, and Vegetables

Getting the Rice Spirit White Rice Green Rice Red Rice Beautiful, Beautiful Refried Beans! Refried Black Beans Refried Pinto Beans Making Your Own Corn Tortillas Corn Tortillas Spicing Things Up with Veggie Sides Mashed Yams with Sour Cream and Honey Poblano Mashed Potatoes Fried Plantains Seared Chard Spicy Grilled Corn

Chapter 11: Best Braises, Stews, and Moles

Stewing, the Technique Menudo Mexican Rice with Stewed Chicken Pork Chile Verde Dark Mole with Turkey Green Pumpkin-Seed Mole The Innovations Chile Braised Lamb Shanks Caldo de Pescado Fish Stock Chipotle Black Bean Turkey Chili Chili Powder Mix

Chapter 12: Fish and Seafood Stars

Tasting the Fruit of the Sea Garlicky Squid Sauté Shrimp in a Garlic Bath South of the Border Fish Dishes Salmon Baked in Salsa Verde Grilled Swordfish with Fresh Tomato and Herb Salsa Pan-Seared Bass with Chile Lime Broth

Chapter 13: Four Chickens and a Turkey

Chicken + Chiles = Incredible Flavor Citrus Chicken with Orange Cilantro Salsa Orange Cilantro Salsa Chipotle Glazed Chicken Ancho Chile Sauced Chicken Roasted Achiote Chicken Turkey, the Native Mexican Bird Grilled Turkey Escabeche

Chapter 14: Main Course Meats

Experiencing the Richness of Pork Cochinita Pibil Pickled Onions Baby Back Ribs Adobado Adobado Carnitas Norte˜nas Beefing Up Your Meals Cumin and Chile Marinated Skirt Steak Chile and Garlic Stuffed Rib Eye Steaks On the Lamb Cumin Pepper Lamb Chops with Sweet and Sour Salsa

Chapter 15: Sweets for Spice Lovers

Old-Fashioned Endings Mexican Bread Pudding Crema Flan Caramel Homemade Condensed Milk Rice Pudding New Border Sweets Creamy Lemon Lime Pie Margarita Sorbet Simple Syrup Quick and Easy Buñuelo Sticks Hahas Mocha Crackles

Part IV : Menus for Every Occasion Chapter 16: Fiestas and Theme Parties

The Winter Holiday Tamale Party Spinach Salad with Lime Pepitas and Pickled Onions The Day of the Dead Celebration Mexican Spiced Popcorn Chicken Chilaquiles Pan de Yema A Mexican Beach Barbecue Grilled Red Snapper Tikin-Chik A Cinco de Mayo Taco Party

Chapter 17: Breakfast Specials

Eggs Worth Waking Up For Chile Poached Eggs Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo Huevos Rancheros Fried Eggs on Chilaquiles Sweet Beginnings Banana Stuffed Mexican Toast with Coconut Syrup Coconut Syrup Guava Cheese Puffs Fried Plantains and Rice A Quick Breakfast Sandwich Mollettes

Part V : The Part of Tens Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Set the Scene

Playing Latin Music Adding Flowers and Plants Setting the Table Serving Drinks Serving Tequila in Lime Halves Dimming the Lights Placing Chips and Salsa in Strategic Locations Polishing up a Room with Decorative Accents Giving Guests a Dessert to Go

Chapter 19: Ten Delicious Treats to Make with Tortillas and Chips

Crisped Tortilla Crackers Tortilla Buñuelos The Instant Fish Wrapper Chips and Their Crunch Matzoh Brei Mexicana Finger Food Wraps Instant Soup Fixins Tortilla Ice Cream Sundaes Healthful Tortilla Stock Chex Mex

Chapter 20: Ten Spanish Phrases for Travelers

Por favor Muchas gracias Lo quiero mas o menos picante La cuenta, por favor ¿Dónde está el baño? Quiero ordenar una comida tipica de la region, no la comida de los gringos Sin hielo Quiero agua purificada ¿Que platillo sugieres? ¿Cuánto cuesta?

Chapter 21: Ten Web Sites to Check Out

chefnet FoodTV Epicurious Slow Food Border Grill Digitalchef Melissas Chile Today — Hot Tamale Cibolo Junction CNN Food Central

Part VI : Appendixes Appendix A: Common Substitutions and Equivalents Appendix B: Glossary of Spanish Terms