Cuisine guide
Mexican Cooking at Home
Chiles, corn, beans, and lime — bold flavors from mostly inexpensive pantry staples.
Pantry staples to keep
- Dried chiles or chili powder
- Cumin
- Beans
- Tortillas
- Limes
- Rice
Signature dishes
- Chili
- Tacos with leftover meat
- Quesadillas
- Rice and beans
Techniques that matter
- Toast and bloom spices in fat.
- Char vegetables directly on the burner or under the broiler.