{"product_id":"complete-book-of-mexican-cooking-a-cookbook-paperback","title":"Complete Book of Mexican Cooking: A Cookbook - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElisabeth Ortiz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWINNER OF THE JAMES BEARD AWARD - \"A comprehensive sampling of authentic Mexican cuisine\"\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e(\u003ci\u003eSeattle Post-Intelligencer\u003c\/i\u003e) featuring more than 340 delicious, accessible recipes for every meal of the day\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"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.\"--\u003ci\u003eFort Wayne News-Sentinel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Book of Mexican Cooking, \u003c\/i\u003eElizabeth 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: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- \u003cb\u003eSopas\u003c\/b\u003e (Soups): \u003cb\u003eSopa de Flor de Calabaza\u003c\/b\u003e (Squash-Blossom Soup), \u003cb\u003eSopa de Pechuga de Pollo y Almendras\u003c\/b\u003e (Chicken Breast and Almond Soup), \u003cb\u003eSopa de Elote con Pimientos \u003c\/b\u003e(Corn Soup with Sweet Red Peppers)\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003ePescados\u003c\/b\u003e (Fish): \u003cb\u003ePescado con Perejil \u003c\/b\u003e(Fish in Parsley Sauce), \u003cb\u003eTapado de Robalo \u003c\/b\u003e(Smothered Sea Bass), \u003cb\u003ePescado Yucateco \u003c\/b\u003e(Fish Yucatán Style)\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eCarnes\u003c\/b\u003e (Meat): \u003cb\u003eCarne de Res con Naranjas \u003c\/b\u003e(Mexican Beef with Oranges), \u003cb\u003ePuerco con Piña \u003c\/b\u003e(Pork with Pineapple), \u003cb\u003eTernera con Alcaparras \u003c\/b\u003e(Veal with Capers)\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003ePostres\u003c\/b\u003e (Desserts): \u003cb\u003eAlmendrado \u003c\/b\u003e(Almond Pudding), \u003cb\u003eFlan\u003c\/b\u003e (Caramel Pudding), \u003cb\u003ePastel de Avellana \u003c\/b\u003e(Filbert Cake)\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eBebidas\u003c\/b\u003e (Drinks): \u003cb\u003e Agua de Jamaica \u003c\/b\u003e(Jamaica Flower Water), \u003cb\u003ePiña Borracha \u003c\/b\u003e(Drunken Pineapple)\u003cbr\u003e- And much more! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing helpful tips on pantry staples, kitchen equipment, and information on regional Mexican meals, \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Book of Mexican Cooking \u003c\/i\u003eis an invaluable resource for any home chef.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeginning with the Corn Kitchen, the author takes up tortillas and follows through to tacos, tostadas and fillings for quesadillas. There's Green Chicken with Almonds, Red Stew with Mountain Chiles...Plus all of the classic desserts from Bunuelos (fritters) to Flan (caramel pudding). One chapter is devoted to Bebidas (drinks) including the Mexican grasshopper, Margarita and naturally, chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElisabeth Lambert Ortiz \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Book of Caribbean Cooking, The Complete Book of Japanese Cooking, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Latin American Cooking\u003c\/i\u003e. She traveled extensively in the American South, Central America, the Caribbean, and the Far East and studied the foods and dishes unique to each area. As a journalist, she worked in Australia, England, Mexico, and the United States and wrote for \u003ci\u003eGourmet\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHouse \u0026amp; Garden\u003c\/i\u003e about travel and food. Ortiz died in 2003.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.86 x 6.89 x 4.16 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 12, 1985\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758565753120,"sku":"9780345325594","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/cad03fb9c3e9e7354f926d6c255c21d7_409fc97c-9960-415a-be01-80d14dafc10a.webp?v=1780129390","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/complete-book-of-mexican-cooking-a-cookbook-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}