- Paperback: 448 pages
- Publisher: Absolute Press (14 Jun 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 190457369X
- ISBN-13: 978-1904573692
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 18.6 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 772,113 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Before Rick Bayless, Mexican food was misunderstood and underappreciated by most Europeans, after Bayless that should all change. Loyd Grossman 'Here's the book that will give you more uses for hot peppers than most. Chipotle, poblano and habanero - Bayless describes their distinctive qualities and instructs on their deployment in the salsas and flavouring pastes that form the basis of 150 recipes which make up the bulk of the book. But upfront he offers simpler suggestions for splashing their flavour into casually instant dishes.' Food and Travel"
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Rick Bayless is the world's leading writer on Mexican food and until the publication of this award-winning book, the food loving public have had few authorities to help translate the heart of this world class cuisine to everyday cooking. His recipes provide inspiration and guidance, mixed with passion, clarity and humour. "Mexican Kitchen" has established itself as the 'Bible' of Mexican cooking, and is a must for all lovers of Mexican food. This is the definitive book on Mexican food now available in paperback. It is the winner of the prestigious James Beard Award.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
It is not often that an introduction written in a cookbook captures your
attention, and most people probably don't even read them yet the one in
Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen really sets the tone of this book. The
publication claims over 150 recipes but with Bayless's 'variations and
improvisations' section after almost every recipe, there are many more
possibilities to choose from.
True Mexican cuisine jumps from each page and each menu item also
contains words from the heart, giving history to each. Recipes include:
Shrimp Seviche with Roasted Cactus, Ripe Plantain Turnovers with Fresh
Cheese Filling, Mexican-Style Sweet Roasted Garlic Soup, Spicy Yucatecan
Beef "Salad" Tacos, Smoky Braised Mexican Pumpkin with Seared White
Onion, Chipotle Shrimp, Lamb Barbacoa from the Backyard Grill and Modern
Mexican Chocolate Flan with Kahlua.
A lot of heart and soul as well as time went into this book. Most
recipes not only contain variations and improvisations, but also include
some shortcuts and many with advanced preparation ideas to help today's
busy cook. With 150 recipes in over 420 pages these recipes were written
in complete detail. Ingredients are almost all available in regular
grocery stores with only a few at specialty stores. Mexican Kitchen is
definitely a cookbook to add to your collection.
Mexican Kitchen by Rick Bayless is published by Scribner Publishing.
Exceptional recipes written with a lot of passion and love for food. A
good book to add to any shelf.
attention, and most people probably don't even read them yet the one in
Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen really sets the tone of this book. The
publication claims over 150 recipes but with Bayless's 'variations and
improvisations' section after almost every recipe, there are many more
possibilities to choose from.
True Mexican cuisine jumps from each page and each menu item also
contains words from the heart, giving history to each. Recipes include:
Shrimp Seviche with Roasted Cactus, Ripe Plantain Turnovers with Fresh
Cheese Filling, Mexican-Style Sweet Roasted Garlic Soup, Spicy Yucatecan
Beef "Salad" Tacos, Smoky Braised Mexican Pumpkin with Seared White
Onion, Chipotle Shrimp, Lamb Barbacoa from the Backyard Grill and Modern
Mexican Chocolate Flan with Kahlua.
A lot of heart and soul as well as time went into this book. Most
recipes not only contain variations and improvisations, but also include
some shortcuts and many with advanced preparation ideas to help today's
busy cook. With 150 recipes in over 420 pages these recipes were written
in complete detail. Ingredients are almost all available in regular
grocery stores with only a few at specialty stores. Mexican Kitchen is
definitely a cookbook to add to your collection.
Mexican Kitchen by Rick Bayless is published by Scribner Publishing.
Exceptional recipes written with a lot of passion and love for food. A
good book to add to any shelf.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I've read novels that weren't as engaging as the introduction to Rick Bayless' new book. Informative, educational, and entertaining, this is the first authentic Mexican cookbook I've bought that had me rushing into the kitchen to start cooking.
I started with one of the 14 essentials -- a divine ancho chili paste that was very easy and quick to prepare. Then, I took one of his recommendations from "Simple Ideas from My American Home." He titled it "Very, Very Good Chili." Not letting my husband know I'd tried a new chili recipe, he took two bites and announced, "This is very good chili." I couldn't resist correcting him: "No, it's very, VERY good chili."
Can't wait to move on to the rest of the recipes! Hope you enjoy this book as much I know I will over the years to come.
I started with one of the 14 essentials -- a divine ancho chili paste that was very easy and quick to prepare. Then, I took one of his recommendations from "Simple Ideas from My American Home." He titled it "Very, Very Good Chili." Not letting my husband know I'd tried a new chili recipe, he took two bites and announced, "This is very good chili." I couldn't resist correcting him: "No, it's very, VERY good chili."
Can't wait to move on to the rest of the recipes! Hope you enjoy this book as much I know I will over the years to come.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a good cookbook and I'm not here to dote on the author. The only gripes I have with the copy I own are that: there are no pictures (as I own the paperback) and the measurements are in American terms i.e. cups.
I'm not saying don't buy this book as I made some wonderful enchiladas from one of the recipes, and it does provide an insight into the mexican kitchen.
I'm not saying don't buy this book as I made some wonderful enchiladas from one of the recipes, and it does provide an insight into the mexican kitchen.
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Buy it, eat it, love it!
Coming from LA I grew up with great Mexican food. Now living in NZ I miss it. Rick Bayless's book turned our home into the best Mexican food spot in the country. Read more
Published on 14 Aug 1999
A must for every kitchen!
For anyone who likes Mexican food, Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen is a must! Easy to follow recipes using ingredients found in most supermarkets makes it a pleasure to use this... Read more
Published on 30 July 1999
Bayless's enthusiasm makes the book
Simply read a recipe from Bayless's book and you'll want to hit the kitchen and start cooking! His teaching style is unpretentious - quite welcome - and you can literally feel... Read more
Published on 19 April 1999
Wonderful recipes - not afraid of using some heat!
Every recipe is great. The essential sauces (salsas) are flavorful. It's nice to read a mexican cookbook where there isn't 20 different versions of a Quesadilla! Read more
Published on 16 Mar 1999
The book makes great mexican food VERY do-able at home
Tired of the dreadful Mexican food available in the northeast U.S., I decided to try making my own. Mr. Read more
Published on 5 Mar 1999
This book is even better than the first by Bayless!
After having made a great deal of the dishes in this book I can say that I have yet to come across one which I would not make again. Read more
Published on 28 Nov 1998
a must-have
I have used dozens of cookbooks over thirty years of cooking but this is far and away the best I've used. Every dish I've tried has been fantastic! Read more
Published on 21 Sep 1998
Pretty good but....
...the writing style is pretty chatty and the recipes are often original rather than traditional. This may be what you prefer.
Published on 17 Sep 1998
Forget the recipes
That's right!!! Not that they aren't great, they are. The substance of this book, however, is the information scattered throughout on the various mexican ingredients and cooking... Read more
Published on 27 Jun 1998
This book has become my cooking bible.
If you have only had fast food tacos and burritos, this book and its marvelous recipes will change your perceptions about Mexican food forever. Read more
Published on 3 Nov 1997
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