Part of the 'Flavours Of' series
Mexican cooking is more than just tamales and tacos - this new book will open your eyes to one of the world's great cuisines. All the classics are here: Tortillas, Enchiladas, Empanadas, Flautas, Tamales and more - but these recipes are anything but predictable. Each one is fresh, delicious and easy to make.
Of more than 40 great recipes, try starters and party foods such as Spiced Plantain Crisps and Mango Salsa served with a wicked Margarita. Main courses include Barbecued Pickled Prawns with Chilli Salsa, traditional Turkey Mole made using an easier, quicker method, and Barbecued Leg of Lamb with Chilli Recado.
Great vegetable dishes include Raja Chilli Strips in Cream Sauce, Deep-fried whole Chillies stuffed with Cheese, Roasted Corn Cobs with Red Salsa, and Lima Bean Burger.
For those with a sweet tooth, recipes like Mango Tart with Caramel Cajeta Sauce, or Orange Crumbly Biscuits with Spicy Coffee just can't be beaten.
The introductory section describes and illustrates the special ingredients important in Mexican cuisine, including chillies, vegetables, herbs, spices, and dried and preserved ingredients. Special preparation and cooking techniques are also illustrated in full colour photographs, for example the preparation and cooking of tortillas, and making the great Mexican sauces - Recados, Salsas and Abodos.
