- September 2001
30.90 Euro
2001. 656 Pages, Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0-7645-6487-0
ISBN-13: 978-0-7645-6487-1 - John Wiley & Sons






Sample Chapter

Detailed description
Mexican cooking is made wonderfully accessible with this comprehensie yet personal cookbook. Offering 1,000 recipes for traditional fare from all the regions of Mexico, as well as dishes inspired by the nueva cocina of today's top Mexican chefs, this cookbook covers what home cooks need and want to know about Mexican cooking. Throughout, the author shares the cultural and culinary heritage of the people and food of Mexico from her perspective as a traveler and impassioned enthusiast of the country.

Home cooks will delight in the mouthwatering recipes such as Corn with Chipotle Butter, Chicken Quesadillas, Pork Chops with Poblano Chile Sauce, and Mexican Coffee Flan. There are two dozen kinds of salsa and more than 45 delicious chicken dishes, plus much more -- enough exciting choices to fill weeknight dinner and special occasion menus for years!

From the contents
Dedication.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

Ingredients for the Mexican Pantry.

Kitchen Equipment.

Techniques.

Menus.

Salsas, Sauces, and Condiments.

Appetizers and Snacks.

Enchiladas, Tamales, and Tortilla Casseroles.

Salads.

Soups.

Poultry.

Meats.

Fish and Shellfish.

Vegetables.

Beans, Rice, and Pasta.

Eggs and Breakfast Dishes.

Biscuits, Muffins, and Breads.

Desserts.

Beverages.

Mexican Cooking Glossary.

Mail-Order Sources for Ingredients.

Index.

About the Author.