Authentic Mexican Cooking, Cookbook Review

Authentic Mexican Cooking, Cookbook Review

Gifted by: Skyhorse Publising

www.skyhorsepublishing.com

Carlie Dobkin, Editor of FaveHealthyRecipes.com

My family has been going to Mexico every winter break for the past 7 years. Our favorite part of our vacation (besides the sun) is the food. Homemade tortilla chips, perfectly spiced guacamole with diced pico de gallo, and fresh fish tacos are some of our favorite things to eat while we're there. Going home is always hard because we know we won't get those traditional-tasting foods in the States. Real, authentic Mexican food is only possible in Mexico. However, Authentic Mexican Cooking is the closest you'll ever get to recreating those deliciously piquant Mexican flavors. 

Inside this cookbook are 80 outstanding recipes for tacos, burritos, tamales, cocktails, and much more. You'll actually find that ceviche and the refreshing lime margarita that goes with it is super simple to make. These recipes are all very basic and easy to follow. Most recipes have only 5-6 steps or less. You'll learn how to prepare all different types of salsa, traditional tortilla soup, classic tamales, and yummy churros. I recently made the "Albondigas Con Salsa Verde" (Meatballs with Salsa Verde) for my family and they were so impressed. We were looking for a fun dish to make and I thought, why not spice up our usual meatballs? Instead of the typical tomato sauce, these are made with a tomato-cilantro salsa. Plus, the meatballs are poached, not roasted, which yields ultra-tender results, and infuses the sauce with a meaty flavor as well. Poaching is also a healthier alternative to frying. With this cookbook, you will find that Mexican cooking can be healthy. Most Mexican restaurants have items on the menu that exceed 1000 calories. There are tons of fattening ingredients like oil, cheese, and sour cream. Yet, this cookbook shows you that homemade Mexican food can be made much lighter! 

The best part about this cookbook is the gorgeous full-page pictures. The beautiful photographs are colorful and clear. You will want to make the recipe just by looking at it. If you're craving some outstanding Mexican cuisine, this extensive cookbook is exactly what you need. Authentic Mexican Cooking shows you how to make all of the popular Mexican meals as well as some you might not have tried before. From vinaigrettes, soups, salads, and appetizers, to meat and seafood fare, sweet desserts, and fun cocktails, you’ll have a fiesta in the kitchen making these dishes.

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