Synopses & Reviews
Mexican cuisine has become a staple of Americas restaurant sceneand this book brings it home. With 100 step-by-step main recipes and more than 250 variations, and 350 full-color photos, Knack Mexican Cooking shows you how to recreate the delicious flavors of your favorite Mexican place in your own kitchen. Using traditional ingredients like chiles, tomatoes, peppers, avocados, beans, and corn, you will master the cuisine. Learn to make Mexican rice, beans, tortillas, and vegetables; tortas and tacos; moles and menudos; salsas and ceviches; and a slew of specialties from south of the border. Its now yours for the makingmore easily than ever. Delicioso!350 full-color photos
100 recipes & 250 variations
Appetizers * Soups
Chicken * Beef * Pork * Seafood
Guacamoles & Dips
Salsas * Tacos & Tostadas
Burritos & QuesadillasDesserts
Synopsis
Mexican cuisine has become a staple of American restaurant culture--and this book brings it home. With 100 step-by-step main recipes and more than 250 variations, and 350 full-color photographs, Knack Mexican Cooking shows readers how to recreate the incredible spices and aromas of their favorite Mexican restaurant in their own kitchens. Using fiery chilies, tomatoes, peppers, avocados, beans, and corn, they will master everything from staples like Mexican rice, beans, tortillas, and vegetables; tortas and tacos; moles and menudos; salsas and ceviches; to a slew of specialties from south of the border.
Synopsis
The Mexican staples of rice, beans, tortillas, and vegetables; tortas and tacos; moles and menudos; salsas and ceviches; and a slew of main dishes from south of the border. "Knack: Mexican Cooking" teaches you how to make your favorite Mexican dishes right at home. 100 step-by-step main recipes and more than 250 variations. Never thought you could create the incredible spices and aromas of your favorite Mexican restaurant? Well, now you can with "Knack: Mexican Cooking."
Synopsis
Knack: Mexican Cooking teaches you how to make your favorite Mexican dishes right at home. 100 step-by-step main recipes and more than 250 variations.
Synopsis
Knack: Mexican Cooking teaches you how to make your favorite Mexican dishes right at home. 100 step-by-step main recipes and more than 250 variations.
About the Author
Chelsie Kenyon is the About.com resident expert on Mexican food. Raised in Southern Californias Mexican community, she travels regularly to Mexico for family and fun. She has taught classes in Mexican cooking and has written articles for mexgrocer.com.
Jackie Alpers is an award-winning photographer whose work has been featured in numerous books, including Knack Low-Salt Cooking and Knack Calorie Counter Cookbook, as well as major magazines. Visit her at jackiealpers.com
Table of Contents
Knack Mexican Cooking
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Tools & Equipment
ComalCast Iron Griddle
Molcajete Mortar and Pestle
Olla de BarroClay Pot
CazuelaClay Dish
TortilladoraTortilla Press
MolinilloWooden Whisk
Chapter 2: Pantry Staples
Beans
Rice
Chiles
Seasonings
Breads/Flours
Sweets
Chapter 3: Fresh Ingredients
Chiles
Onions and Garlic
Tomatoes
Tomatillos
Plaintains
Herbs and SeasoningsEpazote, Oregano, Cilantro, Achiote
Chapter 4: Appetizers & Snacks
Sopes
Pico de Gallo
Flautas
Plaintain Chips
Tortilla Chips
Zanahorias en EscabechePickled Carrots
Chapter 5: Soups
MenudoTripe Soup
PosolePork and Hominy Soup
AlbondigasMeatball Soup
Sopa de TortillaTortilla Soup
Lima SopaChicken Soup with Lime
Carne en su JugoBeef Soup
Chapter 6: Chicken Dishes
Enchiladas Verde
Pollo EncacahuatadoChicken in Peanut Sauce
Pollo Fundido
Salsa Chicken
Pollo Pibil
Grilled ChileLime Chicken
Chapter 7: Beef Dishes
Seasoned Ground Beef
MachacaShredded Beef
Carne AsadaGrilled Skirt Steak for Fajitas
MilanesasThin-Sliced Beef
PicadilloGround Beef Dish
Chile ColoradoRed Chile Stew
Chapter 8: Pork Dishes
Shredded Pork Adobo
SlowRoasted Pork
Carnitas Braised Pork
PocChucSteamed Pork
ChilorioPork with Chile Sauce
Chile VerdeGreen Chile
Chapter 9: Seafood Dishes
Huachinango a la VeracruzanaRed Snapper with a Red Sauce
Chipotle Tilapia
Oaxacan Sea Bass
Ceviche
Cóctel de camarones
Camaron Diablo
Chapter 10: Guacamole & Dips
Authentic Guacamole
Classic Guacamole
Poblano Guacamole
Queso Fundido Dip
Fiesta Bean Dip
Creamy Salsa Dip
Chapter 11: Chile & Vegetable Dishes
Chile RellenoStuffed Chiles
Chiles En NogadaChiles in a Walnut Sauce
Rajas Chile Strips
Enselada FrescaGreen Salad
Red Chile and Cheese Enchiladas
Enselada NopalitosCactus Salad
Chapter 12: Breads & Tortillas
Flour Tortillas
Corn Tortillas
Bolillos
Rosca de Reyes
Pan de Muerto
Pan Dulce
Chapter 13: Salsas
Red Chile Salsa
Salsa Verde
Roasted Chile Salsa
Bean and Corn Salsa
Mango Salsa
Habanero Salsa
Chapter 14: Tacos & Tostadas
Chicken Soft Tacos
Carne Asada Tacos
Fish Tacos
Carnitas Tostada
Shredded Beef Tostada
Vegetarian Tostada
Chapter 15: Breakfasts
Huevos RancherosEggs with Salsa and Beans
ChilaquilesCorn Tortillas, Green Chile Sauce, Cheese
Huevos con MachacaEggs with Mexican Beef
Huevos con ChorizoEggs with Mexican Sausage
MolletesToasted Bread with Beans
Breakfast Burrito
Chapter 16: Side Dishes
Pinto Beans
Refried Beans
Black Beans
Mexican Rice
White Rice
Esquites
Chapter 17: Burritos & Quesadillas
Potato and Cheese Traditional Quesadilla
Bean and Cheese Burrito
Steak Quesadillas Americana
Carnitas Burrito
Black Bean and Chicken Burrito
Shrimp Burrito
Chapter 18: Beverages
Agua FrescaFruit Drink
AtoleWarm Masa Drink
ChampurradoWarm Chocolate Drink
MargaritaA Lime and Tequila Drink
SangritaTomato Drink
RompopeEgg Nog Drink
Chapter 19: Desserts
Pastel de Tres LechesCake
Mexican Wedding CakesCookies
Arroz Con LecheRice Pudding
CapirotadaBread Pudding
FlanCustard
Calabaza En TachaGlazed Pumpkin
Chapter 20: Resources
Glossary
Where to find Authentic Mexican Ingredients
Where to find Authentic Mexican Cooking Equipment
Mexican Food Cookbooks
Websites, TV Shows and Videos