Synopses & Reviews
GOURMET MEXICAN MEALS IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN KITCHEN
Cook up bold Mexican flavors with these incredible gourmet recipes from one of Americas hottest chefs.
With The Gourmet Mexican Kitchen youll make authentic Mexican fare hard to find anywhere but Mexico—think Enchiladas Mineras from Guanajuato, Sopa de Calabazza from Oaxaca, Arroz a la Tumbada from Veracruz and Cohinita Pibil originating in the Yucatán region of Mexico.
Tips and tricks pulled from Shannons years of experience will have you trying terrific new dishes. Master one of ten salsa recipes, wow your crowd with a Classic Mexican Vanilla Flan or build a feast around Citrus Rubbed Roasted Chicken with Pueblo Style Mole. And dont forget to pair your creations with one of her incredible margaritas—there are a ton of recipes to choose from!
Whether youre looking to impress guests or just cuddle up with the perfect bowl of guacamole, The Gourmet Mexican Kitchen will introduce an exciting world of food and flavor.
Review
"Bards recipes are great—they show the home cook terrific and authentic Mexican flavors. This is a book Id recommend for every adventurous cooks library."
—LEE ANNE WONG, celebrity chef and author of Dumplings All Day Wong
"Mexican street food can be hard to cook. Huarache can be as well. Ceviche? SAME! But Shannon Bard has written these recipes so well, I am going to make them all!"
—JAMIE BISSONNETTE, chef/owner of Toro NYC, Coppa and Toro Boston and author of The New Charcuterie Cookbook
"When Zapoteca opened its doors, Chef Shannon Bard effectively raised the bar in regards to rustic Mexican fare."
—JOE RICCHIO, food editor for Maine magazine
"We cant think of any other chef who uses such thoroughly modern technique to reinvent our notions of classic Mexican cooking, and we cant wait to give Shannons gorgeous new cookbook a thorough workout."
—MALCOLM & JILLIAN BEDELL, FromAway.com
" This book is a must-have for anyone wanting to master Mexican recipes that are earthy, vibrant and, above all, delicious!"
—CURTIS M. WONG, Huffington Post
Synopsis
GOURMET MEXICAN MEALS IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN KITCHEN
Cook up bold Mexican flavors with these incredible gourmet recipes from one of America's hottest chefs.
With The Gourmet Mexican Kitchen you'll make authentic Mexican fare hard to find anywhere but Mexico--think Enchiladas Mineras from Guanajuato, Sopa de Calabazza from Oaxaca, Arroz a la Tumbada from Veracruz and Cohinita Pibil originating in the Yucatan region of Mexico.
Tips and tricks pulled from Shannon's years of experience will have you trying terrific new dishes. Master one of ten salsa recipes, wow your crowd with a Classic Mexican Vanilla Flan or build a feast around Citrus Rubbed Roasted Chicken with Pueblo Style Mole. And don't forget to pair your creations with one of her incredible margaritas--there are a ton of recipes to choose from
Whether you're looking to impress guests or just cuddle up with the perfect bowl of guacamole, The Gourmet Mexican Kitchen will introduce an exciting world of food and flavor.
Synopsis
Mexican food is a favorite among people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. Even so, many people are afraid to try their hand at creating authentic Mexican dishes because it seems too difficult. Chef Shannon Bard, co-owner of Zapoteca, a popular Mexican restaurant in Maine, is here to show you how to create bold Mexican flavors at home for new unforgettable meals.
Recipes include Shannons flavorful Roasted Oaxaca Spiced Orange and Butternut Squash Soup and her savory Sautéed Mexican Mussels with Chorizo and Tequila.
Shannon has cooked at the James Beard House and Arzak, the 8th best restaurant in the world. Her work has appeared in Bon Appetit, Saveur and Food and Wine. Her food is admired not only by the restaurant-goers of Maine and New Hampshire, but also by people all over the world.
Now, readers can cook over 100 gourmet Mexican dishes just like the food Shannon serves at her restaurant, and they can do it with ease.
About the Author
Shannon Bard is the chef and co-owner of Zapoteca in Portland, Maine. She has cooked at the James Beard House and has won numerous awards including Best of New Hampshire and Best Farm-To-Table Restaurant. Her work has been featured in Bon Appetit, Saveur and Food and Wine. Shannon lives in Kennebunk, Maine.