Synopses & Reviews
Take a good measure of Southwest culinary history, blend it well with insights from area chefs and food experts, and add plenty of mouthwatering recipes and stunning food photography, not to mention fascinating historical images. What do you get? The Southwest Table—a vibrant, must-have resource onAmericas spiciest swath of states.
Veteran cookbook author Dave DeWitt focuses on southwestern Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona—the areas most influenced by Native American and northern Mexican cookery, as well as American imports and techniques. These are the traditional locations for this unique cuisine—dating to
prehistory—as this area was part of Mexico for more than two centuries.
In addition to more than 130 recipes, The Southwest Table includes a “Pepper Primer,” a glossary of Southwestern cooking terms and ingredients, and a section describing the best Southwestern restaurants in each region.
Synopsis
A food-history cookbook celebrating the spirit and flavors of what is now the American Southwest.
Synopsis
Celebrating the spirit and flavors of a fascinating region The Southwest Table is a sumptuous journey through the gastronomic landscape of one of Americas most ancient and dynamic regions—a blend of culinary history, classic and contemporary recipes, and vibrant photography all brought together by celebrated cookbook author and chile pepper authority Dave DeWitt.
About the Author
Dave DeWitt is the author of more than forty books, including The Whole Chile Pepper Book, which sold more than 120,000 copies and, most recently, Founding Foodies. He was the founding editor of Chile Pepper magazine and is the publisher of the enormously popular fiery-foods.com.