Nopalito

Nice cover on this one. It features a photo of a recipes found within. It has good composition and simple but effective typopgraphy.

I simply ADORE Mexican food so this cookbook was right up my alley!

This book starts off with a nice little preface by the author. Followed by an introduction by Gonzalo Guzmán.

It includes some yummy photos of the different recipes. A little history of the Mexican kitchen. Background and Basics for building a Mexican Pantry (Masa, Chiles, Piloncillo, Tomatillos, dried beans, etc.) Tips for preparing and making your own MASA. How to make different types of Tortillas Recommended Tools. How To Fry Your Own Tortilla Chips...and much more.



Just a small sampling of the recipes found within...

– QUESO FRESCO– TELERAS– ESCABECHE ROJO– CURTIDOS “PARA TACOS”– CHORIZO OAXAQUEÑO– CEVICHE NAYARITA DE CAMARÓN– GARBANZOS CON CHILE– GUACAMOLE– ENSALADA DE NOPALES– QUESADILLAS CON REPOLLO DE BRUSELAS– TACOS DE PESCADO AL PASTOR– TAMALES DE AMARILLO CON CAMOTE– EMPANADAS DE DESHEBRADA DE RES– GORDITAS DE PAPAS CON CHORIZO– FRIJOLES PINQUITOS DE LA OLLA– CHILAQUILES ROJOS CON HUEVOS– CALDO TLALPEÑO CON POLLO– CARNE ASADA CON CHORIZO– CARNITA– HORCHATA– ICED CAFÉ DE LA OLLA– CHURROS MEXICANOS– SALSA FRITA DE GUAJILLO

A must have for any Mexican food lover!