Now You Re Cooking With Latin Flavors

Julio Fuentes, President of the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce says Each recipe is an explosion of fl avors, a culinary fireworks display. Lorena Castillo, Chairwoman of the Coalition of Hispanic Instructors in Support of Parental Awareness (CHISPA) says, This book is a must read and gives it an A+. Chef Denis Hernandez of Canada says, If you really want to give your taste buds a culinary delight, try any recipe in this book. For those ready to expand their palate and broaden their culinary horizons, Now Youre Cooking with Latin Flavors! shares one familys collection of simple and inexpensive recipes sure to help both novice and experienced cooks create a lifetime of memories and mouth-watering cuisine in the kitchen. Husband-and-wife team Arlen Castillo and Laz Mur combine their love of Latin food with colorful ingredients and zesty spices in order to provide food aficionados with the basic tools needed to cook a comforting meal without breaking the family budget and relying on fast food outlets for dinner every night. From a bowl of hearty homemade chicken soup served with a thick slice of warm Cuban bread to fried green bananas with Carne Asada to tequila three-lime pie, Castillo and Mur share easy-to-make recipes without a lot of complicated ingredients that encourage families to not be afraid to be creative in the kitchen and remember that cooking is an art rather than an exact science.

Julio Fuentes, President of the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce says "Each recipe is an explosion of fl avors, a culinary fireworks display." Lorena Castillo, Chairwoman of the Coalition of Hispanic Instructors in Support of Parental Awareness (CHISPA) says, "This book is a must read and gives it an A+." Chef Denis Hernandez of Canada says, "If you really want to give your taste buds a culinary delight, try any recipe in this book." For those ready to expand their palate and broaden their culinary horizons, "Now You're Cooking with Latin Flavors!" shares one family's collection of simple and inexpensive recipes sure to help both novice and experienced cooks create a lifetime of memories and mouth-watering cuisine in the kitchen. Husband-and-wife team Arlen Castillo and Laz Mur combine their love of Latin food with colorful ingredients and zesty spices in order to provide food aficionados with the basic tools needed to cook a comforting meal without breaking the family budget and relying on fast food outlets for dinner every night. From a bowl of hearty homemade chicken soup served with a thick slice of warm Cuban bread to fried green bananas with Carne Asada to tequila three-lime pie, Castillo and Mur share easy-to-make recipes without a lot of complicated ingredients that encourage families to not be afraid to be creative in the kitchen and remember that cooking is an art rather than an exact science.

"Most recipes are AIP-friendly or AIP-adaptable"--Cover.

Daisy Martinez is America's most exciting and beloved new television cook. Here, at last, is her first cookbook, with all the recipes from her acclaimed show--and most can be made in under thirty minutes! In Daisy Martinez's kitchen, salsa music is always playing. Laughter fills the air, along with delicious aromas of the amazing meal to come. Friends, neighbors, and family members are ever-present, sneaking tastes from every pot. And in the center of it all, Daisy is laughing, singing, tasting, and appreciating everything that her kitchen--and life!--has to offer. Does this sound like your kitchen? If not, don't despair. In this book and on her acclaimed national public television series, Daisy Cooks!, Daisy teaches you how to bring excitement back to the table with Latin-inspired food that your friends and family will love! Some of these recipes will remind you of meals you've enjoyed in restaurants. Some are great variations on dishes you already cook. Some are totally new. All of them will rock your world. Daisy's flavorful, satisfying interpretation of the best dishes from Puerto Rico, Mexico, Spain, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Central and South America all taste like the results of a day in the kitchen--but in reality, most take only thirty minutes to prepare. Here, you'll find the techniques that Daisy learned at the French Culinary Institute, along with her mother's and grandmother's time-tested tricks! This winning combination results in dishes that range from elegant Chicken Braised with Figs to soul-satisfying Cuban Black Bean Soup to to-die-for homemade Dulce de Leche. And then, of course, there are Daisy's "Top Ten Hits"--the recipes that, once you try them, are guaranteed to change the way you cook forever. In this first chapter, Daisy shows how simple flavor boosters, in addition to a few easy techniques, can make every meal mouthwateringly special. In Daisy's words, "If you can season, cook, and dress pork chops and serve them alongside fragrant yellow rice in less than thirty minutes, I can't imagine why you'd eat anything from a cardboard carton!" With ingredients that are found in almost every supermarket, equipment that every kitchen contains, and a little bit of adventurousness on your part, the recipes in this book will transform your mealtimes for good. So jump right in--it's time to get Daisy-fied!

An IACP Cookbook Award-winning survey of 200 types of peppers and more than 40 pan-Latin recipes from a three-time James Beard Award-winning author and chef-restaurateur. From piquillos and shishitos to padrons and poblanos, the popularity of culinary peppers (and pepper-based condiments, such as Sriracha and the Korean condiment gochujang) continue to grow as more consumers try new varieties and discover the known health benefits of Capsicum, the genus to which all peppers belong. This stunning visual reference to peppers now seen on menus, in markets, and beyond, showcases nearly 200 varieties (with physical description, tasting notes, uses for cooks, and beautiful botanical portraits for each). Following the cook's gallery of varieties, more than 40 on-trend Latin recipes for spice blends, salsas, sauces, salads, vegetables, soups, and main dishes highlight the big flavors and taste-enhancing capabilities of peppers. Winner of the 2018 International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Cookbook Award for "Reference & Technical" category

With the richness and abundance of food sources along with the Latinos' culinary genius, the Best Latin American Cookbook-25 Tasty Latin Cookbook Recipes: Bringing your Latin Cooking to the Next Level brings you a sampling of the best dishes in this part of the world and you'll be able to whip them up from your kitchen! Tackling the best Latin American Cookbook recipes coming from various parts of the continent, these recipes will wow you with their flavors and ease. Each dish is deeply rooted to colorful Latino culture and celebrates the people's love for cooking. These Latin American cookbook recipes aren't just your traditionally know pico de gallo or enchiladas; it also covers a rich assortment of meat recipes, stews, ceviche and even omelettes to bring awe and joy on the dining table. And the Best Latin American Cookbook recipes don't even have to be too elaborate and intimidating. You can prepare the simplest of Latin American meals and it will still come so lovingly-prepared and unforgettable. Take your Latin cooking to the next level now and bring in new gastronomical wonders to your dining table by making this cookbook a primer for your best Latino dishes.

The 2013 James Beard Foundation Cookbook of the Year How to cook everything Latin American. Gran Cocina Latina unifies the vast culinary landscape of the Latin world, from Mexico to Argentina and all the Spanish-speaking countries of the Caribbean. In one volume it gives home cooks, armchair travelers, and curious chefs the first comprehensive collection of recipes from this region. An inquisitive historian and a successful restaurateur, Maricel E. Presilla has spent more than thirty years visiting each country personally. She’s gathered more than 500 recipes for the full range of dishes, from the foundational adobos and sofritos to empanadas and tamales to ceviches and moles to sancocho and desserts such as flan and tres leches cake. Detailed equipment notes, drink and serving suggestions, and color photographs of finished dishes are also included. This is a one-of-a-kind cookbook to be savored and read as much for the writing and information as for its introduction to heretofore unrevealed recipes.

Learn about the country while you learn about its cuisine. Here are recipes that keep nutrition and health foremost in mind, as well as the amazing regions that created them. Discover which foods are prepared on holidays and which desserts are favorites all year round. Find out where the ingredients come from. Take a very tasteful trip to Latin America, served with a touch of history and health to boot! This set includes the following titles: Brazil, Cuba, Guatemala, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.