Pounds

whole fish with scales, 2.2–3.3 lbs (1–1.5 kg), any variety you like • coarse sea salt (1 kg) • Lemon • Butter • Baking • Aluminum foil • Oven preheated to 400°F (200°C)

large chickens (about 7 3/4 lbs or 3.5 kg) • dried ancho chiles, toasted and seeded • dried guajillo chiles, toasted and seeded • serrano chiles • whole black peppercorns • whole cumin seeds • dried oregano • small stick cinnamon • roasted garlic • oil • hoja santa (or acuyo) leaves • avocado leaves •

pork head with ear (about 1 3/4 lbs or 800 grams) • fresh cilantro • jalapeño pepper • onion • garlic • whole allspice berries • Salt • water (180 ml) • bay leaves • Banana leaf (enough to wrap the meat), washed and softened on a griddle or skillet over low heat • Aluminum foil

olive oil (120 ml) • oranges, sliced • baby potatoes (1 kg) • Black pepper, to taste • Salt, to taste • garlic • zucchini • carrot • ground meat (beef, pork, or a mix) (500 g) • unsalted butter (about 6.3 oz or 180 g) • whole chickens (about 4.4 lbs each or 2 kg each) • Mexican oregano •

calabaza de castilla (about 4-5 lbs pumpkin or kabocha squash) • piloncillo (about 18 oz or 500 grams brown sugar cones) • purple sweet potatoes • cinnamon • whole cloves • allspice berries • star anise • guavas • water (240-480 ml), as needed

large potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds or 1.1 kg) • tomatoes (about 1 pound or 450 grams) • medium white onion • Salt, to taste • Chicken bouillon powder, to taste

tomatoes, diced. 6 limes, 1 red onion, 1 pound jumbo shrimp. Cilantro and mint (fresh spearmint). Ketchup, soy sauce. Clamato juice. Salt and pepper to taste

pork loin, about 2.2 lbs (1 kg), trimmed of fat • olive oil • onion • leek • garlic • fresh thyme • light beer (16 oz/473 ml) • cremini mushrooms (250 grams) • water (240 ml) • whole grain mustard • Salt and pepper, to taste

orange sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds or 680 grams) • olive oil • Salt, to taste • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste • Paprika, to taste • Dried or fresh parsley, to taste • Garlic powder, to taste

large eggs • sugar (about 150 grams) • vegetable oil (about 180 ml) • grated carrots (about 330 grams) • all-purpose flour (about 250 grams) • baking powder • Raisins and walnuts, to taste • cream cheese (about 180 grams) • unsalted butter (about 90 grams) • powdered sugar (about 120 grams)

beef tenderloin medallions (about 1.1 lbs or 500 grams) • garlic, pressed • whole grain mustard • olive oil • salt • ground black pepper • ground chipotle chili • dried oregano • dried thyme

purple sweet potato (mine weighed about 2.2 lbs / 1 kg)

beef tenderloin steaks (about 2.2 lbs / 1 kg) • Whole black peppercorns • brandy (50 ml) • butter (1/4 stick) • beef broth • Mexican-style table cream (1/4 cup) • shallot, finely chopped • Salt, to taste • Mashed Potatoes • potatoes, cut into pieces • butter (1/4 stick) • milk (120 ml) •

salmon fillets (about 700-750 grams / 1 1/2 to 1 2/3 pounds) • olive oil (5 ml) • heavy cream (250 ml) • salt (3-4 grams) • black pepper (2 grams) • milk (200 ml) • cilantro (about 50 grams) • garlic (5 grams) • unsalted butter (15 grams) • potatoes (about 350 grams) • water (450 ml) • unsalted butter (15 grams) •

large potatoes (about 600 grams or 1 1/3 lbs) • large onion (about 200 grams or 7 oz) • green bell pepper • eggs • olive oil (100 ml) • Salt, to taste • Black pepper, to taste

large tomatillos (about 1 1/2 pounds or 680 grams) • garlic cloves • dried arbol chiles • jalapeño pepper • white onion (about 1/4 onion) • salt • water (120 ml)

whole chicken (about 4.6 lbs or 2.1 kg) • Salt to taste (preferably sea salt) • carrots • Green peas to taste • Chickpeas to taste • Maguey leaves as needed • medium onion • garlic • Roma tomatoes • dried mirasol chiles • dried ancho chiles • Cumin to taste •

About 1 1/2 pounds beef shank (about 700 grams) • corn, cut into 2 or 3 pieces each • large carrots • large chayotes • medium zucchini • onion • Water, • Chicken bouillon, to taste

cooked chicken (about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds/700-900 grams), cooked in broth (use your family's favorite recipe) • corn tortillas • Vegetable oil (as needed) • butter • Mexican crema or sour cream (240 ml) • cream cheese (about 2 ounces/60 grams) • chicken broth (60 ml) from cooking the chicken • roasted red bell pepper (or use canned) • American cheese, to taste (or substitute with your favorite melting cheese) • canned chipotle pepper (optional)

About 1 1/2 pounds beef tripe (pancita) • dried guajillo chiles (mild, not spicy) • small bunch of epazote • Oregano, to taste • Lime, to taste

beef tongue (about 4 1/2 to 6 1/2 lbs) • onion • garlic • bay leaves • salt • water (about 1 liter), or as needed

pork (about 300 grams), or 1 lb 2 oz pork ribs (about 500 grams) • tomatillos (about 1/2 kg) • lettuce leaves • green chiles • poblano pepper, roasted, peeled, and seeded • epazote • parsley • cilantro • pumpkin seeds (about 100 grams) • garlic cloves • onion • chicken broth or water (about 240 ml) •

chicken breast strips (about 1 1/2 pounds or 700 grams) • bell peppers (any color) • large onion • fresh pineapple • Worcestershire sauce or Maggi seasoning sauce

whole suckling pig (about 26 lbs / 12 kg) • achiote paste for pibil (250 grams) • bitter oranges, juiced (or substitute with a mix of orange and lime juice) • bay leaves • Salt,

To cook the pork: • onion • bay leaves • garlic • pork shoulder or up to 2.2 lbs (800 g to 1 kg) • For the marinade: • ground cumin • ground black pepper (whole peppercorns can be used) • dried oregano • whole clove • large garlic cloves • small piece cinnamon stick (see photo) •

whole fish, about 1 lb (such as red snapper or your choice) • all-purpose flour • oil • salt, to taste • ground black pepper or garlic salt, to taste • cooked rice, to taste • lettuce, to taste • tomato, to taste • onion, to taste • lemon, to taste

whole suckling pig, about 66 lbs (30 kg) • Recado rojo (achiote paste), to taste • Salt, • Banana leaves and oak leaves, as needed • sour oranges • Ground chili, • finely chopped onion (1 kg)

bone-in chicken breast (about 1 3/4 lbs or 800 grams) • garlic • celery • dried guajillo chiles (100 grams) • onion (150 grams) • tomatoes (500 grams) • panela cheese (300 grams) • medium avocados • dried puya chiles, thinly sliced and lightly toasted • day-old corn tortillas (250 grams)

corn flour for tortillas (Maseca, 1 kg or about 8 cups/2.2 lbs) • Warm water, • oil or lard (100 ml) • baking powder (Royal) • coarse salt

corn tortillas • large chicken breast • tomatillos (about 1 pound/450 grams) • green chiles of your choice • sour cream (30 ml) • onion • Cilantro, to taste • medium garlic clove • Shredded Chihuahua cheese • Salt, • chicken bouillon powder (7 grams) • Butter