- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Grub Street (31 May 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1904010679
- ISBN-13: 978-1904010678
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 14.2 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 327,926 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"'A great book for adventurous cooks' The New York Times; 'A welcome new edition of one of the first and best books on Mexican cooking.' Jill Norman"
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Authentic Mexican cooking is nothing like the poor quality, Tex-mex offerings of the fast food outlets in this country. It is an ancient cuisine, full of vibrant flavours, textures and colours with its tastes of chilli, coriander and peppers which suit the modern palate very well. With more than 300 recipes Elisabeth Lambert Ortiz- the expert on Latin American cooking - brings the true flavour of Mexican cooking into your kitchen. The familiar items of avocados, tomatoes, corn, pork and beans are transformed into unexpected combinations that evoke the rich heritage of Mexico. In the lively headnotes to each recipe she explores the fascinating history of this cuisine, from original Aztec and Mayan cooking of pre-colonial civilizations to the cooking that developed after the Spanish conquest.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the best book of Mexican cookery that I have ever read. I was never interested in Mexican cooking before, as I did not realise how varied and interesting it is. The recipes that I have tried are delicious, and just reading the book is a pleasure in itself, because of the interesting anecdotes before each recipe. There are no photos or pictures, but for me this is not an issue.I would definatly recommend this book to anyone who just thinks of fajitas when Mexican food is mentioned!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It seems to cover everything I wanted to know about Mexican Cooking with easy instructions to follow and good ideas.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
A reader
28 Sep 2005
Format:Hardcover
E. Ortiz produced her classic of Mexican cooking as a labor of love at a time when most people's concept of Mexican cuisine was fritos and tamales. International culinary tastes have come a long way since then, but her work still stands as a standard--a collection of authentic recipes gathered before other cultural influences began to change (or fuse) the traditional to cosmopolitan trends.
One of The Greatest Books on Mexican Cooking
14 Jun 2011
Format:Hardcover
Not the newest, but still one of the best books on Mexican cooking ever published. Clear, straightforward recipes that are easy to follow and result in authentic-tasting Mexican food! This is my "go-to" cookbook when I'm in the mood for Mexican! Excellent and highly recommended! Also check out her books on Latin American and Caribbean cooking -- equally good and comprehensive!
10 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Easy To Read, Authentic
22 Oct 2000
Format:Hardcover
Excellent book. It is easy to read with just enough narrative from the author. A must-have to add to your Mexican cookbook collection. It makes for great reading; I just received it so haven't tried any recipes yet, but have many bookmarked to try.
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