Houston Classic Mexican Recipes

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!

50 step to step recipes with photographs of authentic Mexican food.

Delectably steeped in tradition, a living culinary heritage

Mexico is known worldwide for its variety of distinct flavors when it comes to traditional cuisine. Within this cookbook, you will discover the finest recipes for classic Mexican dishes, which include; burritos, paella, quesadillas guacamole, flautas, molletes, chilaquiles and enchiladas. You will also be shown the best way to prepare authentic party food and drinks, such as appetizers, sauces, soups, salads, tomato chili margaritas, and many refreshing non-alcoholic drinks.

The Best Mexican Food, From Our Casa to Yours!This book offers all the basic info you will need to get started with Mexican cooking, followed by more than 500 Authentic Mexican Recipes. See the list below for a complete breakdown of the recipes: 45 Mexican Sauce, Salsa, and Seasoning Recipes 50 Recipes of Tacos, Tostadas, and Tamales 11 Recipes of Burritos, Chimichangas, And Quesadillas 25 Recipes of Enchiladas & Casseroles 4 Recipes of Chilaquiles 43 Beef & Pork Main Courses 33 Chicken and Turkey Main Courses 33 Seafood Recipes 30 Vegetable Sides and Main Courses 20 Rice and Bean Recipes 35 Snacks & Appetizers 50 Soups & Stews 21 Egg Recipes 16 Side Dishes 10 Salads 22 Desserts 15 Drinks

Kitchen-tested recipes that bring the real flavors of Mexico home. Let America’s Test Kitchen be your guide to making deeply flavored Mexican dishes at home. Our first Mexican cookbook features foolproof appetizers, soups and stews, authentic egg dishes, tacos and tamales, burritos and enchiladas, and all manner of meat and seafood dishes. The Best Mexican Recipes includes a primer on Mexican home cooking with information on key ingredients (readily available at your supermarket) and innovative techniques that shave time off traditional preparation methods. Not only will you be able to cook amazingly flavorful Mexican food, but you’ll cook with confidence. Recipes include: Familiar favorites: Beef Enchiladas, Tamales, Grilled Fish Tacos, Classic Mexican Rice, Chicken Tortilla Soup, Stuffed Jalapenos, Chunky Guacamole, Fresh Margaritas, and more Authentic regional dishes: Queso Fundido, Chicken Mole Poblano, Ancho-Orange Pork Burritos, Yucatan-Style Barbecue Pork, Fish Veracruz, Oaxacan-Style Beef Brisket, and more. Popular street foods: Sopes, Gorditas, Panuchos, Mexican Street Corn, Molletes, Huaraches with Poblanos, Red Peppers, and Queso Fresco, and more