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. You ll find traditional favorites like: ACAPULCO CHICKEN FRIJOLES DE OLLA (BEANS COOKED IN A POT) CARNE ASADO (MEXICAN STYLE BEEF TIPS & GRAVY) CHALUPA CHICKEN ALEJANDRO CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH PASILLA CHILI SAUCE