Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine 
asked by nutshell on October 30, 2006 12:34 PM
Not since his first book, Authentic Mexican, has there been such an accessible opportunity to learn about real Mexican cooking. Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen offers translations of authentic Mexican dishes that preserve their authenticity. The book opens with 14 salsas, sauces, and seasonings that Bayless calls "cornerstones of Mexican dishes." Other than some chile peppers essential to certain dishes, most ingredients are found in any supermarket. For any less common ingredients, a mail-order source or an easy substitution is provided. This brilliant book is engaging, informative, and inspiring.
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Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen cookbook is chock full of fabulous recipes that are easy to prepare with step-by-step instructions accompanied by mouth-watering pictures. It is clear that the author has experience with mexican dishes. His commentary is insightful with a touch of humor. I recommend the book for anyone interested in the culinary delights of the Southland.
reviewed by shawn on November 14, 2006 2:48 PM
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Every recipe I have tried has been a hit with family and friends. People keep asking for "my" recipes.
I even got someone to bring me a large bag of dried peppers from Mexico so I could try all the recipes.
I even got someone to bring me a large bag of dried peppers from Mexico so I could try all the recipes.
reviewed by crafty1 on November 19, 2006 4:50 AM
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The recipes are great, but you need to be careful because of what may be publishers errors. I made the "Red Chile Braised Chicken with potatoes & greens" (p314). While preparing it, I noticed there was nothing in the "Essential Sweet-and-Spicy Ancho Seasoning Paste" to make it sweet. I checked another recipe (one of our FAVORITES), the "Chile Glazed Country Ribs" (p380) and saw it contained sugar & honey. I added sugar & honey, adjusting for volume and made a great sweet & spicy seasoning. Definitely try this book for great tasting meals.
reviewed by squeege on November 27, 2006 6:08 PM