 | The Tex-Mex Cookbook: A History in Recipes and Photos by Robb Walsh
Buy new: $12.21 / Used from: $8.98 Robb Walsh's fabulous primer on Tex-Mex is, as they say, the whole enchilada. A history lesson and a culinary experience filled with rare vintage photographs and early advertising of Tex-Mex pioneers. There are many wonderful recipes from famous Tex-Mex eateries around Texas full of that sacred Tex-Mex trinity: Velveeta, lard, and processed foods, but oh, what flavor!
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 | The Everything Tex-Mex Cookbook: 300 Flavorful Recipes to Spice Up Your Mealtimes! (Everything: Cooking) by Linda Larsen
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $4.39 Although some of these recipes aren't strictly traditional, there are some fun, easy updates on Tex-Mex-influenced dishes.
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 | MexTex: Traditional Tex-Mex Taste by Matt Martinez Jr.
Buy used from: $17.22 Matt Martinez, Jr. is of the Matt's El Rancho dynasty. MexTex is full of delicious Tex-Mex standards with lots of step-by-step guidance.
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 | The San Antonio TEX-MEX Cookbook by Elizabeth Blakeley
Buy used from: $19.01 A small local cookbook with some good basic Tex-Mex dishes.
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 | Jim Peyton's The Very Best Of Tex-Mex Cooking: Plus Texas Barbecue And Texas Chile by James W. Peyton
Buy new: $16.46 / Used from: $13.08 Goes beyond Tex-Mex and chili to include that sacred Texan establishment, barbecue. Includes a lot of food history and over 100 recipes.
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 | Nuevo Tex-Mex: Festive New Recipes from Just North of the Border by Robb Walsh
Buy new: $17.95 / Used from: $1.34 If you're looking to gussy up your parents' Tex-Mex of old, try Nuevo Tex-Mex, full of high-end touches such as truffled eggs, imported meats and cheeses, and shark (!) tacos.
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 | The Best of Flaco Jimenez by Flaco Jiménez
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $10.24 San Antone's native son demonstrates conjunto beautifully: heavy on the accordion (brought to Texas by German immigrants), bajo sexto, and chorus.
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 | Los Texas Tornados (Spanish Version) by Los Texas Tornados
Buy new: $8.96 / Used from: $1.51 Fun Tex-Mex grooves (here in Spanish, but there's also an English version). Includes the supremely addictive Hey Baby, Que Paso.
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 | Frontejas by Tish Hinojosa
Buy new: $17.98 / Used from: $0.87 A blending of the Spanish words "frontera" (border) and Tejas (Texas), this enchanting CD chronicles the influence of both countries on border music.
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 | Imusa Victoria Cast Iron Tortilla Press, 8 Inch
Buy new: $19.99 / Used from: $21.99 The best corn tortillas can be made at home with instant masa harina and a cast iron tortilla press, but be sure to put plastic between the press and your dough, or it will stick!
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 | Imusa Tortilla Warmer
Buy new: $9.99 Keeps your homemade tortillas (or tostadas) warm!
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 | Maseca Corn Flour, 4.4 lbs.
Buy new: $7.79 Used to make corn tortillas and tamales, masa harina is made from dried masa: stone-ground corn treated with lime. This instant dried masa makes homemade tortillas a snap!
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 | Molcajete - Authentic Mexican Mortar and Pestle
Buy new: $42.99 This rough, porous stone mortar is used for grinding chiles and for mashing tomatillos and avocado. You'll need to clean and season it before using (make sure to wipe out the grit the first time!)
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 | Imusa Salsa Dish 3 Piece, Multi Color
Buy new: $8.12 Cute restaurant-style salsa bowls in bright colors.
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 | Graniteware 16 Quart Steamer with Insert
Buy new: $29.95 / Used from: $26.99 Made in the US, this 16-quart steamer with insert is perfect for making your own authentic tamales at home.
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 | Melissa's Corn Husk, 3 Packages (8 oz.)
Essential for authentic Tex-Mex tamales (although other Southern and soul food versions sometimes use waxed paper), these cleaned corn husks used to wrap the dough.
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 | Melissa's Piloncillo Brown Sugar Cone, 6-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12)
Buy new: $20.20 This incredibly flavorful unrefined cane sugar is shaped into cones. It usually has to be softened a bit before use (one cone equals about 3/4 cup brown sugar). It makes fabulous pecan pralines!
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 | Melissa's Blue Posole, 3 Packages (6 oz)
This dried, lime-treated corn (the same source as masa harina) is a staple in posole, a slow-cooked corn-and-meat stew.
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 | Ibarra Mexican Chocolate, 18.6 oz
Buy new: $3.95 A wonderful sweet chocolate with a hint of cinnamon, this is meant to be prepared as a drink (the chocolate has a "gritty" texture eaten out of hand).
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 | Dona Maria Mexican Mole Sauce, 8.25 oz.
Buy new: $3.59 Holy Mole! This unique sauce from Oaxaca has hints of peanuts, cocoa, raisins, bread, and chiles. Great with enchiladas!
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