Martha Stephenson - The Mexican Cookbook: 50 Traditional and Authentic Mexican Recipes

Mexicans are very passionate about their food. The great Mexican blend of rich, earthy flavors and informal, festive dining is to die for. But you cant even imagine that how lavish and varied the dishes of Mexico really are.

This easy-to-cook recipe book offers a whole range of dishes, from sea food, poultry, beef, pork, rice, beans, tortillas and vegetables to appetizers made of jalapeos, tortillas, tostadas and their relatives guacamole, and salsas, ending with alcoholic, non-alcoholic and hot beverages.

There are recipes of irresistible finger licking foods such as deep fried quesadillas, paella with assorted sea food and burritos with beans and rice; bean pancakes and baked molletes with melted cheese will give a great kick-start to a special day; you will also find nopales (cactus pad) soup, chili de relleno, and cheese nachos to serve with beer or beer based drink michelda.

There is a special section which is only devoted to traditional Mexican drinks like agua fresca, cafe de olla (coffee with the cinnamon and jaggery) and many tequila-based cocktails.

These traditional and Tex-mex recipes feature the easiest method that you would need to create genuine Mexican taste and texture in your kitchen. All the given recipes are perfectly appropriate for today's working couple.

If, like many people, you are gradually becoming a fan of Mexican food, the authentic recipes in this cookbook will provide dish after dish of pure contentment for yourself, family and friends. Provecho!