BURSTING WITH BOLD, COMPLEX FLAVORS, Mexican cooking has the kind of gusto we want in food today. Until now, American home cooks have had few autho...
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Jan 17, 2012
Elizabeth
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At first I was very dubious of this cookbook. A book on Mexican cuisine written by a very seemingly Caucasian man? A 450-page book with less than 20 pictures? I have never been happier to be utterly wrong in my first impression. Today I consider this book to be one of the most essential pieces of my kitchen.
Reading and using this book is like taking private lessons in Mexican cooking. We rarely go out to eat Mexican food any more because I can make it better at home, thanks to Bayles More...
Reading and using this book is like taking private lessons in Mexican cooking. We rarely go out to eat Mexican food any more because I can make it better at home, thanks to Bayles More...
Jun 18, 2010
Liz
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Most of these recipes looked delicious, but I can't imagine actually making almost any of them. Lots of the recipes were two full pages of text, with up to half a page of ingredients listed. While I respect the author's commitment to authenticity and ingredient quality, and I enjoy watching his cooking show(s), I just don't feel compelled to make anything.
May 27, 2009
Rachel
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Anything and everything you could possibly want to know about Mexican cuisine is included in this book. Taking nearly a decade to write, this book covers the fare from every region of Mexico and even gives great in depth info about specialty foods and preparation techniques. HIGHLY recommended!
Apr 16, 2011
I wish I had the time and energy to cook these meals but at this point in my life it just isn't feasible with 2 little kids and a busy schedule. These are traditional labor intensive recipes-lots of grinding and chopping of chiles, onions, peppers, etc. Maybe one day...
Jul 30, 2011
Lisa
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I love Rick Bayless and have a foodie crush on him because I've watched him on his public television show and I am a sucker for his passion for food. That being said I prefer his Mexican Everyday cookbook because it's much more realistic in fitting in with my life. I imagine 12 years from now I will be able to delve into this Mexican Kitchen cookbook more, and maybe even be able to give it the 5 stars it surely deserves, as many of the main dishes are more time-consuming than I want right now (e
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Mar 15, 2011
Saltygal
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I love the way he tells you a bit of history behind the recipes and includes variations. This book has several recipes that have become staples in my kitchen.
Aug 29, 2008
Tara
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This is one of those cookbooks you can actually read as well as cook from, and recently, while trying to find epazote in London for putting in a pot of black beans (turtle beans, as they're called here), I discovered, "If this is your first time using epazote, think that you're holding an herb with the aggressiveness of fresh rosemary, the pungent assertiveness of cilantro and the tenacity of anise." Alas, all I could find was dried epazote, which Bayless says is not, in his opinion, g
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Mar 09, 2008
Tanya D
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I love this book and use it every time I make Mexican food. I love the salsas and his very in-depth explanations of technique and ingredients. My only complaint is that some of the basic every-day Mex dishes I want to make are not in here. What if I want to make simple beef tacos or enchiladas instead of Spicy Pasilla Mushroom Tacos (which are great)? I know he has another Everyday Mexican book, so I might try that one.
Jul 30, 2011
Matt
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I love Rick Bayless for teaching me to appreciate and make good Mexican food. I have four of his cookbooks and this is the one that I would recommend as the "must have." He's as much a teacher as he is a master chef. I've learned so much and always, always get lots of compliments when I make any of his dishes.
Nov 12, 2007
Dora
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One of two Rick Bayless books that I always recommend to people asking about Mexican food and cooking techniques. What I like best is that he includes background information on various key ingredients.
Aug 09, 2007
angi
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everything we've made from this cookbook has been awesome! the instructions are very clear, with advice on what you can make ahead of time and how to substitute for hard-to-find ingredients.
Dec 25, 2007
Dan
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I got this book because I wanted to learn more about Mexican cooking, and chilis in particular. It has lots of readable, accessible recipes.
Mar 05, 2010
Leslie
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Few people think of Mexican food when they think "Gourmet" cooking. Those people obviously have never read/tried any of Rick Bayless' books. I admit, I love to read cookbooks. I almost needed a spit pail for how much these recipes and their stories made me salivate. Time to cook!
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