El Paso Chile Company


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Just a coyote's howl away from the point where three states and two countries come together lies the site of the El Paso Chile Company, a mother/son operation that grew out of Norma and Park Kerr's love of chilis and the unique cuisine of the Southwest. With the expertise of cookbook author Michael McLaughlin, the Kerrs present The El Paso Chile Company's Texas Border Cookbook, the cookbook that makes all the mouthwatering food of the borderland accessible to every home cook. Here you will find over 150 recipes -- including old favorites and innovative dishes -- guaranteed to please the most hot-headed "chile heads" and everyone else who loves Tex-Mex food.




The El Paso Chile Company's Sizzlin' Suppers


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Everybody knows that everything's bigger in Texas -- appetites included. But you don't have to be from the Lone Star State to have a smoldering passion for chile peppers, a predilection for grilling, or a hunger for the bold, fiery flavors of the Southwest. Hot on the trail of his two bestsellers, Texas Border Cookbook and Burning Desires, W. Park Kerr's Sizzlin' Suppers is a mouthwatering collection of smoky, spicy recipes inspired by the borderland and beyond. And Kerr, a native Texan and owner of the El Paso Chile Company, certainly knows the territory. His hearty, flavorful dishes beg you to lick your fingers and ask for seconds -- and don't require a lot of exotic ingredients or complicated techniques to prepare.More than 100 recipes are organized by chapters that tackle the subject of supper one course at a time.It doesn't matter whether you're preparing a big get-together or just Monday night's dinner--as long as you love to eat, The El Paso Chile Company's Sizzlin' Suppers can show you how to create suppers worth coming home for.




The El Paso Chile Company Margarita Cookbook


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Margarita--the drink that's a party in a glass! Whip up an icy batch of America's favorite cocktail, spike the salsa with some tequila, too, and you're well on your way to a really good time, down-by-the-border-style. Now all you need is the perfect margarita, and happily, you've come to the right place. W. Park Kerr from the El Paso Chile Company brings you a hot 'n' cool collection of Margaritas and other tequila-boosted recipes for every taste and every lively occasion. Let the fiesta begin! As fearless and creative at the bar as he is in the kitchen, W. Park Kerr knows there's more than one way to shake a margarita. In this book he tells the (tall) tale of the original margarita; introduces Margarita 101 for those just getting started; then boldly goes where few other cantinamasters have, offering Passion-Peach Margaritas, Frozen Watermelon Margaritas, and Pineapple Margaritas, to name but a few. If you like your tequila straight, follow his lead and add the zests of a few oranges, lemons, and limes to a bottle of your favorite brand. Let it steep for two days, then sip it icy cold from the freezer. ¡Excellente!




Muy Bueno


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Now available in a hardcover gift edition! Spanning three generations, Muy Bueno offers traditional old-world northern Mexican recipes from grandmother Jeusita's kitchen; comforting south of the border home-style dishes from mother Evangelina; and innovative Latin fusion recipes from daughters Yvette and Veronica. Muy Bueno has become one of the most popular Mexican cookbooks available. This new hardcover edition features a useful guide to Mexican pantry ingredients. Whether you are hosting a casual family gathering or an elegant dinner party, Muy Bueno has the perfect recipes for entertaining with Latin flair! You'll find classics like Enchiladas Montadas ("Stacked Enchiladas"); staples like Homemade Tortillas and Toasted Chile de Arbol Salsa; and light seafood appetizers like Shrimp Ceviche and Scallop and Cucumber Cocktail. Don't forget tempting Coconut Flan and daring, dazzling cocktails like Blood Orange Mezcal Margaritas and Persimmon Mojitos. There is truly something in Muy Bueno for every taste! This edition features more than 100 easy-to-follow recipes, a glossary of chiles with photos and descriptions of each variety, step-by-step instructions with photos for how to roast chiles, make Red Chile Sauce, and assemble tamales, a rich family history shared through anecdotes, photos, personal tips, and more, and stunning color photography throughout.




The Homesick Texan Cookbook


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When Lisa Fain, a seventh-generation Texan, moved to New York City, she missed the big sky, the bluebonnets in spring, Friday night football, and her family's farm. But most of all, she missed the foods she'd grown up with. After a fruitless search for tastes of Texas in New York City, Fain took matters into her own hands. She headed into the kitchen to cook for her friends the Tex-Mex, the chili, and the country comfort dishes that reminded her of home. From cheese enchiladas drowning in chili gravy to chicken-fried steak served with cream gravy on the side, from warm bowls of chile con queso to big pots of fiery chili made without beans, Fain re-created the wonderful tastes of Texas she'd always enjoyed at potlucks, church suppers, and backyard barbecues back home. In 2006, Fain started the blog Homesick Texan to share Texan food with fellow expatriates, and the site immediately connected with readers worldwide, Texan and non-Texan alike. Now, in her long-awaited first cookbook, Fain brings the comfort of Texan home cooking to you. Like Texas itself, the recipes in this book are varied and diverse, all filled with Fain's signature twists. There's Salpicón, a cool shredded beef salad found along the sunny border in El Paso; Soft Cheese Tacos, a creamy plate unique to Dallas; and Houston-Style Green Salsa, an avocado and tomatillo salsa that is smooth, refreshing, and bright. There are also nibbles, such as Chipotle Pimento Cheese and Tomatillo Jalapeno Jam; sweet endings, such as Coconut Tres Leches Cake and Mexican Chocolate Chewies; and fresh takes on Texan classics, such as Coffee-Chipotle Oven Brisket, Ancho Cream Corn, and Guajillo-Chile Fish Tacos. With more than 125 recipes, The Homesick Texan offers a true taste of the Lone Star State. So pull up a chair-everyone's welcome at the Texas table!




Copper Stain


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“The convertors would spew it out,” employee Arturo Hernandez recalled, referring to molten metal. “You’d see the ground, the dirt, catch on fire. . . . If you slip, you’d be like a little pat of butter, melting away.” Hernandez was describing work at ASARCO El Paso, a smelter and onetime economic powerhouse situated in the city’s heart just a few yards north of the Mexican border. For more than a century the smelter produced vast quantities of copper—along with millions of tons of toxins. During six of those years, the smelter also burned highly toxic industrial waste under the guise of processing copper, with dire consequences for worker and community health. Copper Stain is a history of environmental injustice, corporate malfeasance, political treachery, and a community fighting for its life. The book gives voice to nearly one hundred Mexican Americans directly affected by these events. Their frank and often heartrending stories, published here for the first time, evoke the grim reality of laboring under giant machines and lava-spewing furnaces while turning mountains of rock into copper ingots, all in service to an employer largely indifferent to workers’ welfare. With horror and humor, anger, courage, and sorrow, the authors and their interviewees reveal how ASARCO subjected its employees and an unsuspecting public to pollution, diseases, and early death—with little in the way of compensation. Elaine Hampton and Cynthia C. Ontiveros weave this eloquent testimony into a cautionary tale of toxic exposure, community activism, and a corporate employer’s dubious relationship with ethics—set against the political tug-of-war between industry’s demands and government’s obligation to protect the health of its people and the environment.




Seasoned with Sun


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Recipes feature festive menus, party ideas and helpful hints on how to capture the true yet distinctive flavor of the Southwest. Repackaged and updated with full-color photographs! Proceeds support the community projects of the Junior League of El Paso, Inc.




Sun Brewing Company Cookbook


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"This book is the conversation you and Dave have standing next to the barbecue at the neighborhood cookout ... I can't wait to try these recipes!" - John Palmer, author of How to Brew. "There can be no arguing: beer pairs far better and more extensively with food than does wine. There can be no better example than that given here, with passion and belief." - Charlie Bamforth - The Pope of Foam "It's a rare thing to watch creativity at work. It's seldom neat and often makes you wonder what exactly is going on. ...This book is evidence of how committed he is to his craft and to sharing what he's learned, which is a hallmark of the craft beer industry." - BDB2 - Bev D. Blackwood II - Southwest Brewing News "This is definitely a must-have for anyone who likes cooking with beer. ...David has inspired me as a business owner to put my recipes in writing." - Chef Angel Beasley owner of Sun City's Hawaiian Shave Ice and Chef Instructor at El Paso Community College in Culinary Arts. The Sun Brewing Cookbook will get you excited about brewing and cooking like no other cookbook can. David "El Guapo" Slocum's original, beer-and-spice-fueled borderlands avant-garde style cuisine mixes the bold flavors of Mexico with the comforting richness of the American South in ways that often surprise but never fail to get your mouth watering. El Guapo's casual, easy-going style will inspire the most timid of novices and brewers to dare to make something amazing, and even the experienced will find a tantalizing challenge or two. In El Guapo's kitchen, it's all about making it with your hands - and then sharing it with someone special. What you'll find inside... - El Guapo's tips for cooking and brewing beyond recipes - Recipes for fermenting beer bread, pickles, carrots, sauces ... and a lot more. - How to make a grill in your backyard with only cinder blocks and a grate. - How to brew 100% Spontaneous Ales and Avant-garde beers using a wide array of ingredients such as avocados, chiles, beans, Mexican chocolate, tamales or cock bones. The Sun Brewing Company Cookbook has recipes to inspire the novice and challenge the most experienced brewers and chefs. Homebrewers will find a new world of possibilities, and the average beer lover will be encouraged to try something outside their comfort zone. Everyone is promised a good time and the satisfaction of making a meal and a beer with their own hands.




Matty Matheson: A Cookbook


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Known from Viceland and Just a Dash, the acclaimed chef shares personal stories and memories of the food that defined him in this bestselling cookbook. Matty Matheson is known as much for his amazing food as his love for life, positive mental attitude, and epic Instagram account. This debut cookbook is about Matty’s memories of the foods that have defined who he is. With a drive to share his zest for life, he creates dishes within these pages that reinterpret the flavors of his youth in Canada, as well as the restaurant fare for which he has become so well-known. Interpretations of classics like Seafood Chowder, Scumbo: Dad’s Gumbo, and Rappie Pie appear alongside restaurant recipes like Bavette, Pigtail Tacos, and his infamous P&L Burger. This is a very personal cookbook, full of essays and headnotes that share Matty’s life—from growing up in Fort Erie, exploring the wonders of Prince Edward Island, struggling and learning as a young chef in Toronto, and, eventually, his rise to popularity as one of the world’s most recognizable food personalities. His no-nonsense approach to food makes these recipes practical enough for all, while his creativity will entice seasoned cooks. This book is like cooking alongside Matty, sharing stories that are equal parts heartwarming and inappropriate while helping you cook dishes that are full of love. Matty Matheson: A Cookbook is a collection of recipes from one of today’s most beloved chefs. A New York Times Bestseller An Esquire Best Cookbook of 2018




Austin Breakfast Tacos


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Discover the savory culture and traditions that have made Austin, Texas, the self-proclaimed Breakfast Taco Capital of the World. Fresh tortillas, fluffy huevos con bacon and spicy salsa—good morning, Austin. Or good afternoon, evening, night—whenever. From taco tailgates to taquerias, there is a taco for every occasion and persuasion. Some say that it was born in the days of cowboys and vaqueros, and others say it was a creation of the Tex-Mex culture, but one thing is certain: The breakfast taco has taken over the Capital City. From South Congress to North Austin, neon and chalkboard signs tempt hungry passersby with their best morning-time handheld bites. With over forty breakfast taco recipes, Mando Rayo and Jarod Neece investigate (and masticate) the history, culture, and traditions of that indelible and delectable Austin treat: the breakfast taco. Includes photos! “Casual, fun, and approachable . . . I’m betting Austin Breakfast Tacos becomes one of Austin’s favorite culinary mementos during the coming year.” —The Austin Chronicle