The Complete Book Of Mexican Cooking

A Cookbook

By: Elisabeth Ortiz

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Paperback | 3 July 1992 | Edition Number 1

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304 Pages

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WINNER OF THE JAMES BEARD AWARD - "A comprehensive sampling of authentic Mexican cuisine" (Seattle Post-Intelligencer) featuring more than 340 delicious, accessible recipes for every meal of the day

"Everything from soup to dessert is in this book, authentically Mexican and presented to make the food's preparation in a modern American kitchen easy and successful."--Fort Wayne News-Sentinel

In The Complete Book of Mexican Cooking, Elizabeth Lambert Ortiz draws on her years spent in Mexico to offer a comprehensive and delectable sampling of Mexican cuisine. Recipes range from drinks to desserts, including:

- Sopas (Soups): Sopa de Flor de Calabaza (Squash-Blossom Soup), Sopa de Pechuga de Pollo y Almendras (Chicken Breast and Almond Soup), Sopa de Elote con Pimientos (Corn Soup with Sweet Red Peppers)
- Pescados (Fish): Pescado con Perejil (Fish in Parsley Sauce), Tapado de Robalo (Smothered Sea Bass), Pescado Yucateco (Fish Yucat n Style)
- Carnes (Meat): Carne de Res con Naranjas (Mexican Beef with Oranges), Puerco con Pi a (Pork with Pineapple), Ternera con Alcaparras (Veal with Capers)
- Postres (Desserts): Almendrado (Almond Pudding), Flan (Caramel Pudding), Pastel de Avellana (Filbert Cake)
- Bebidas (Drinks): Agua de Jamaica (Jamaica Flower Water), Pi a Borracha (Drunken Pineapple)
- And much more

Featuring helpful tips on pantry staples, kitchen equipment, and information on regional Mexican meals, The Complete Book of Mexican Cooking is an invaluable resource for any home chef.

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Everything from soup to dessert is in this book, authentically Mexican and presented to make the foods preparation in a modem American kitchen easy and successful. Ortiz's introduction shares both her respect for Mexico and its food and her sense of fun which deserves to be a part of cooking and eating Mexican cuisine." --Fort Wayne (Indiana) News-Sentinel "A comprehensive sampling of authentic Mexican cuisine... There also is a list of stores where Mexican ingredients and cooking utensils can be purchased either directly or by mail." --Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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