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Mexican Cookbooks
Midwest Book Review
Traditional recipes which celebrate Mexican cookery yet leave out the meat are presented in a fine cookbook which vegetarians and newcomers to Mexican cuisine will appreciate. Access to a good Mexican market may prove necessary for such dishes as Cactus Paddles Cooked with Onion, Tomatoes and Chiles, but most dishes may be easily prepared with the help of any modern well-stocked supermarket.
From Booklist
Most of the recipes, many written down for the first time, that are featured in this wonderful assemblage of traditional meatless Mexican fare have been collected from assorted Mexican home cooks. The result is an authentic representation of regional cooking in the home. An introduction to the all-important chiles precedes the usual array of recipes, which ranges from making tortillas and sauces to tamales, soups, salads, main and egg dishes, desserts, and drinks. There is also a chapter devoted... read more
Book Description
All across the U.S., people are finally discovering the delights of real Mexican cooking. Brimming with distinctive flavors and rich with centuries of tradition, Mexican food is so much more than fatty ground-meat dishes. Acclaimed food writer Nancy Zaslavsky spent years traveling to Mexico to uncover the family treasures and local specialties in this spirited collection of recipes. These exuberantly flavored vegetarian dishes from great Mexican cooks are easy to prepare, adapted for U.S
Synopsis
An award-winning food writer offers an authentic collection of Mexican recipes, including such favorites as Fresh Fruit Salsas, Corn Mushroom Quesadillas, Broiled Pineapple with Rum Sauce, and Oaxacan Mild Red Mole, all without meat, fish, or chicken.
Midwest Book Review
A Taste Of Mexico is an outstanding compendium of Mexican vegetarian dishes that will please both eye and palate. A Taste Of Mexico introduces a delicious variety of recipes that showcase the unique qualities of Mexican regional cooking without a reliance on meat! This authentic collection of Mexican dishes is presented with clear, easy-to-understand instructions for making popular favorites, as well as regional specialties. From "Arroz a La Mexicana" and "Aquacates Rellenos de Huitlacoche" to "Ensalada de Papa" and "Enchiladas Swizas" to "Sopa de Verdura" and "Papaduzles de Yucatan", A Taste Of Mexico offers scrumptious, adventurous eating for any occasion, year round!
Book Description
This book is a wonderful introduction to the wide world of Mexican cooking. Kippy Nigh presents vegetarian recipes that showcase the unique qualities of Mexican regional cooking. This authentic collection of Mexican dishes is presented with clear, easy-to-understand instructions for making popular favorites, as well as regional specialties.
The author, Kippy Nigh danamex@mail.internet.com.mx , March 7, 1997
A Taste of Mexico is an autobiographical relation of my ongoing, 27-year love affair with Mexico, sharing food and techniques with those warm and caring people south of the border. Authentic Mexican cooking is a surprise to most people, who may have a very limited, preconceived notion about the food from Mexican fast food chains. Mexican food is deeply rooted in ancient tradition and European influences and varies from one region of the country to another. It is a naturally healthy cuisine,
The publisher , July 10, 1997
Kippy Nigh has been been a resident of Mexico for over twenty-five years. She has traveled extensively throughout Mexico, sampling regional cuisine and transforming it into vegetarian classics. Kippy opened her first bakery, La Casa del Pan, in Mexico City in 1989. In 1993, she moved to San Cristobal de Las Casas and opened the second La Casa del Pan which includes a vegetarian restaurant, as well as bakery
Synopsis
The first cookbook of its kind--a collection of meatless Mexican dishes--"Vegetarian Times Low-Fat & Fast Mexican" allows lovers of Mexican cuisine to have their favorite dishes--without the fat and in 30 minutes or less! 30 line drawings.
