A medium size chili pepper widely cultivated in Mexico. It's red when ripe, but is most often sold green. It has smooth skin and a round tip. It's used in a multitude of dishes to add flavor and heat.

A salad of romaine lettuce and croutons tossed in a dressing made with olive oil, garlic, vinegar or lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, black pepper, grated Parmesan cheese, and anchovies.

A thick and hearty Mexican soup or stew made with pork (or chicken, turkey), hominy, chilies, and other ingredients (e.g. onion, garlic, tomatoes, pork rinds, pigs feet, etc.) and seasoning (e.g. cumin, Mexican oregano, etc.).

Not as refined as table salt, rock salt comes in chunky crystals with a grayish cast due to minerals and impurities. It's mainly used as a bed on top of which oysters and clams are served.