"Mexican Flavors includes classic recipes such as Guacamole, Tortilla Soup, and Barbecue Chicken with Mole Sauce. But there are many gastronomic surprises such as Banana Salsa, Quesadillas with Papaya and Brie, Barbecued Caesar Salad with Chile Croutons, and Fallen Kahlua Chocolate Cake. The recipes use a wide range of seasonings to achieve innovative flavors with a Mexican flair - all from ingredients available at every American supermarket. Throughout the book, Hugh is at your side showing you easy preparation and cooking techniques, what can be completed in advance, and in page-after-page illuminating the techniques, the history, and the unique flavors of Mexican cuisine."-- Inside front cover.

Includes index.

San Miguel's culinary landscape -- Flavor building blocks -- Core recipes -- Appetizers set the stage: the opening act -- Four beloved country food: tacos, tostadas, chiles rellenos, and enchiladas -- Salad surprises -- Complex-tasting soups -- Seafood inspired by Mexico's coast -- Bold Mexican flavors with poultry and meat -- Easy side dishes with Mexican flavors -- Desserts to win friends -- Drinks to refresh and elevate the spirit.