Corn (Maiz) -- Soups and broths (Sopas y caldos) -- Pasta and rice dishes (Sopas secas) -- Vegetables, salads, and beans (Legumbres, ensaladas, y frijoles) -- Seafood (Pescados y mariscos) -- Poultry (Aves) -- The pig (El cerdo) -- Beef (Res) -- Egg and cheese dishes (Platillos de huevo y queso) -- Sauces, relishes, and pickled vegetables (Salsas, chiles, y legumbres en escabeche) -- Bread, sweet yeast rolls, and wheat flour tortillas (Pan, pan dulce, y tortillas de harina) -- Desserts, ices, and sweetmeats (Postres, helados, y dulces) -- Seasonings and other commonly used ingredients -- Chiles and how to prepare them -- Cooking equipment -- Sources for Mexican ingredients -- Metric conversion chart -- Bibliography