Enchiladas  

Chile PowderRoast whole dried chiles in an ungreased, very hot

NopalesFresh cactus pads are available year-found in Mexican markets and

Dried ChilesTo bring out their natural oils, toast them over

Chile PasteFry chiles in a little canola oil until they

Non-Reactive PanWhen a recipe calls for a non-reactive cookware, use

Anise WaterTo make anise water, put 1 tablespoon aniseed in

Chihuahua CheeseMozzarella or Monterey jack may be substituted for this

Mesquite BeansTo make flour, use fully ripe beans with no

Cumin (Comino)Buy cumin seeds, not the ground cumin. Warm the