The Southwestern Cookbook

by Southern Living Inc.

From the "The Southwest has always had an aura of drama. People love to dream of the heroic taming of this territory and the romance of cowboy life on the range. Eve today regional natives are regarded as a unique breed of people with a strong love for adventure and a special gusto for active outdoor life. The cookery of the Southwest is part of this concept. There is something rousing about the Old Southwestern call of 'Come and get it!' and the image of rugged, sunburned cowboyrs clustering around the chuck wagon for steaming coffee and chunky stew. The many Mexican dishes adopted by Southwesterners have made the cookery even more exciting. They lend fiery hot zest to a ranch hand's diet of beef and biscuits. And the bustle of a barbecue finds a natural home in the Southwest among these outdoor lovers. *The Southwest Cookbook* captures and presents to you the spirit of this regional cuisine. You'll find recipes for cowboy favorites like stews and breads, for Mexican dishes, and for barbecued foods. There are also recipes for appetizers, salads, casseroles, beverages and desserts with all the lively flavor unique to Southwestern cookery. This cookbook brings you *all* the excitement of the Southwest and its cuisine. From our kitchens to yours, welcome to the wonderful world of cooking -- Southwestern style!"

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1976