Mexican cuisine is primarily a fusion of indigenous Mesoamerican cooking with European, especially Spanish, elements added after the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire in the 16th century. The basic staples are native foods, such as corn, beans and chili peppers. Europeans introduced a large number of other foods, the most important of which were meats from domesticated animals (beef, pork, chicken, goat, and sheep), dairy products (especially cheese), and various herbs and spices.While the Spanish initially tried to impose their own diet on the country, this was not possible and eventually the foods and cooking techniques began to be mixed, especially in colonial era convents. African and Asian influences were also introduced into the mixture during this era as a result of African slavery in New Spain and the Manila-Acapulco Galleons.
Mexican Recipes:GuacamoleSlow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla SoupChicken Enchiladas IIBurrito PieMexican Rice IIAddictive Sweet Potato BurritosSeven Layer Taco DipLime Chicken Soft TacosRefried Beans Without the RefryChicken Tortilla Soup VMexican Bean SaladBlack Bean and Salsa SoupChicken Tortilla Soup IBlack Bean and Corn QuesadillasSlow Cooker CarnitasSpicy Bean SalsaSouthwestern Egg RollsCottage Cheese Chicken EnchiladasMarinated Flank SteakTres Leches (Milk Cake)Fabulous Wet BurritosBeef and Bean ChimichangasBeer MargaritasTaqueria Style Tacos - Carne AsadaChipotle Crusted Pork TenderloinAvocado, Tomato and Mango SalsaMexican Rice IIIHomemade Flour TortillasEasy Chicken EnchiladasTacos in Pasta ShellsPico de Gallo Chicken QuesadillasQuick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada CasseroleTerrific Turkey ChiliRed Enchilada SauceApple Enchilada DessertFiery Fish Tacos with Crunchy Corn SalsaChili Rellenos CasseroleGround Beef EnchiladasFajita Marinade ISouthwest ChickenBest Black BeansBest GuacamoleMexican Chicken Corn ChowderSeven Layer Dip IMargaritasHot Bean DipRestaurant Style Chicken NachosNacho Cheese SauceEnchiladas SuizasChicken FlautasLime Cilantro RiceAlbondigasChurrosHot Mexican Spinach DipChicken Chimichangas with Sour Cream SauceChicken Suiza Cornbread BakeMexican CasseroleCilantro-Lime DressingTaco Salad IEmpanadasBean QuesadillasBaked Tortilla ChipsEnchiladasTomatillo Salsa VerdePico De GalloChicken Tortilla Soup IIOutrageous Warm Chicken Nacho DipHot Tamale PieMexican Whole Wheat Flour TortillasChicken Chimi in the OvenTaco Bake IMexican Shrimp CocktailTaco Dip IPork ChalupasChipotle Shrimp TacosMild Cheesy Chicken EnchiladasMargarita Grilled ShrimpEasy Chicken Fajita SoupSimple Sweet and Spicy Chicken WrapsPolvorones de Canele (Cinnamon Cookies)Fajita SeasoningTater Tot Taco CasseroleFresh Salsa I"Pantry Raid" Chicken Enchilada CasseroleChicken Enchiladas with Creamy Green Chile SauceTres Leches CakeOaxacan TacosFabulous FajitasSopapilla CheesecakeChicken Fajita MeltsEnchilada SauceMexican Corn on the Cob (Elote)Salsa IIMargaritas on the RocksChicken ChimichangasRestaurant-Style Tequila Lime ChickenSlow Cooker Chile VerdeSimple CarnitasChile Verde IIMexican Layered DipSeven Layer Tex Mex DipRestaurant-Style Taco Meat SeasoningStuffed Mexican PeppersVegetarian Tortilla StewReal Homemade TamalesMonterey Chicken with PotatoesAdobo SirloinMexican Wedding CookiesCaldo de Res (Mexican Beef Soup)Mexican Bean PieSpinach and Mushroom QuesadillasChicken Enchilada Slow Cooker SoupAuthentic Mexican Breakfast TacosMexican Pizza IMexican Zucchini Cheese SoupAvocado SaladTaco Salad IIIBlack Bean SalsaTaco Soup IIThrow Together Mexican CasseroleBlack Beans, Corn, and Yellow RiceZesty Chicken MeatloafAztec CasseroleChicken Enchilada Casserole IEnchilada CasseroleConchas (Mexican Sweet Bread)Chicken Fajita MarinadeRoasted Tomato Salsa IBeefy Spanish RiceOver the Top NachosGreen Chile FrittataCinnamon and Lime Chicken FajitasShrimp BurritosQuesadillas II