Among the world's great cuisines, the foods of Mexico stand out in their diversity.

Rooted in a history of ancient Indian civilizations, inspired by the Spanish Conquistadores of the sixteenth century, and influenced by European tastes in the later revolutionary years, it is a dynamic cuisine, adaptable but remarkably complete even in its melding of different cultures.

Explore Mexican cooking in all its delicious variety with this outstanding recipe collection for today's home cook.