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Old 09-29-2012, 11:02 AM
 
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Hey there. It's about time I learn how to cook my favorite food which is Mexican.


Does anyone have any good beginners cookbooks for learning to cook Mexican food.
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Old 09-29-2012, 12:15 PM
 
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Don't have a cookbook - but here's an idea.

If you have a favorite brand of jarred salsa (examples - Ortega, Pace, Old El Paso, Chi-chi's, Las Palmas), go to their website. Brands always have recipes
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Old 09-29-2012, 12:51 PM
 
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Don't have a cookbook - but here's an idea.

If you have a favorite brand of jarred salsa (examples - Ortega, Pace, Old El Paso, Chi-chi's, Las Palmas), go to their website. Brands always have recipes
Good idea but I'm tying to form a foundation. That's why I said beginners......most beginners books give you a foundation to build upon.
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Old 09-29-2012, 12:52 PM
 
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I think I would go with Rick Bayless. This guy moved to Mexico to learn authentic everything. Watching his show I have adopted recipes without measurements. I don't think you would regret going with him - I wish I lived next door to him in Chi town so I could invite myself over for one of his backyard parties.
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Old 09-29-2012, 01:07 PM
 
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Here is one I have but its old. It is wonderful!

The Mexican Cookbook, George and Inger Wallace. Ahh it is available on Amazon.
Mexican Cookbook: George; Wallace,Inger Wallace: Amazon.com: Books
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Old 09-29-2012, 03:47 PM
 
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I think I would go with Rick Bayless. This guy moved to Mexico to learn authentic everything. Watching his show I have adopted recipes without measurements. I don't think you would regret going with him - I wish I lived next door to him in Chi town so I could invite myself over for one of his backyard parties.
Go one. Rick is the expert in the Mexican food space for sure.


I'm going to get this one from Amazon: http://www.rickbayless.com/cookbooks...neveryday.html


It's basic and I like the "quick meals" cookbooks.

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Old 09-29-2012, 09:54 PM
 
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The Cuisines of Mexico: Diana Kennedy: 9780060915612: Amazon.com: Books
Amazon.com: diana kennedy: Books
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Old 09-30-2012, 07:07 PM
 
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Are you looking for real Mexican, or Tex-Mex, or California Mex, etc? There are so many different kinds.

I spent most of my life in Houston, and when I moved here I really missed the Tex-Mex from that area, which is different even from other parts of Texas. I found a blog called Homesick Texan, and through that site found a recommendation for this cookbook. It's wonderful, and has so many recipes from restaurants I remember. The first time I made cheese enchiladas with chili gravy, I felt like I had been transported back to Houston.
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Old 10-01-2012, 08:12 AM
 
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I will second Homesick Texan recommendation and will add one ...........

Pati's Mexican Table
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Old 10-01-2012, 12:36 PM
 
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Yah rick bayless is great. Ive been to his restaurants here in Chicago too and they are very good. It also depends on what type of Mexican you are looking to cook. Tacos and burritos or something much more complex like moles?
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