Tasting New Mexico


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Offers penetrating views of the richness of the basketmaking tradition of Southwestern tribes and the current revival of the art and the beauty of the baskets themselves.




Simply Simpático


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Simply Simpatico is dedicated to New Mexico's heritage and to the congenial style of living that has emerged from its unique cultural matrix. It focuses on the cornucopia of foods which so vividly reflect the lifestyles and culinary traits of modern-day New Mexicans - foods that have roots in New Mexico's past, but which are a contemporary expression of today's gracious, casual simpatico living.




Truly Texas Mexican


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Delectably steeped in tradition, a living culinary heritage




Mexican Cookbook


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The classic cookbook of true New Mexican recipes from the Territorial era.




Chile Peppers


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For more than ten thousand years, humans have been fascinated by a seemingly innocuous plant with bright-colored fruits that bite back when bitten. Ancient New World cultures from Mexico to South America combined these pungent pods with every conceivable meat and vegetable, as evident from archaeological finds, Indian artifacts, botanical observations, and studies of the cooking methods of the modern descendants of the Incas, Mayas, and Aztecs. In Chile Peppers: A Global History, Dave DeWitt, a world expert on chiles, travels from New Mexico across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia chronicling the history, mystery, and mythology of chiles around the world and their abundant uses in seventy mouth-tingling recipes.




Earth Now


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Presents delicious and easy to prepare recipes and dishes from the northern region of Mexico.




Dishing Up® New Mexico


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Chow down on Calabicitas with Red Serranos and slake your thirst with a Prickly Pear Margarita. Dave Dewitt brings together 145 recipes that exemplify the diversity, ingenuity, and unique flavors of New Mexican cuisine. In addition to revealing the secrets behind regional delights ranging from Chipotle Pumpkin Seed Pesto to Spicy Chocolate-Raspberry Muffins, Dewitt offers a glimpse into New Mexico’s vibrant food scene with engaging profiles of local food producers. Pass the Buffalo Green Chile Eggrolls!




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.




New Mexico Food Trails


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New Mexico native and travel and food writer Carolyn Graham goes beyond the standard restaurant guide to detail her personal experiences traveling and eating around the state. The result is a distinctive road map of flavors, ingredients, and fusions that bring these New Mexico food trails to life. This guide is for those who are ready to hit the road and want to be informed about the places they are visiting. It’s for foodies, travelers, adventurers, and eaters who want to go beyond the online reviews to explore the culture and people of New Mexico through its cuisine. New Mexico Food Trails takes readers and road trippers on a tour of the state with their taste buds, through towns large and small, where cooks and chefs are putting their own spin on New Mexico’s most famous ingredients and dishes. Take a delicious journey to find and experience some of the best dishes, drinks, flavors, textures, and terroir in the Land of Enchantment.




The Complete Book of Mexican Cooking


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Mexican food is one of the most popular cuisines for the home cook, and this vividly enticing book contains the very best traditional recipes, from spicy southern specialities to fast-foods like Chilli and Cheese-stuffedQuesadillas. This collection is filled with over 150 mouth-watering recipes, all with clear step-by-stepphotographs and glorious pictures of every finished dish. Along with its fascinating introduction, peppered with facts about the history of Mexican cuisine and information on all the authentic ingredients from chilliesto chocolate, this book is an essential guide to this fiery and vibrant cuisine.