Complete Book of Mexican Cooking: A Cookbook

by Elisabeth Ortiz and Elisabeth Lambert Ortiz

Book Overview

WINNER OF THE JAMES BEARD AWARD - "A comprehensive sampling of authentic Mexican cuisine" (Seattle Post-Intelligencer) featuring more than 340 delicious, accessible recipes for every meal of the day... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0345325591
• Release Date: November 1985
• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.7" x 0.8" x 4.2"

Customer Reviews

One of the best

I have used this book for over 20 years: the copy I bought recently was for a friend. One of the two best Mexican cookery books I have ever found - all the recipes are excellent, I have garnered nothing but praise for my Mexican cooking using it - also from my numerous Mexican friends. But it will put you off "mexican" restaurants for life - unless you live in e.g. Ciudad de Mexico.

The best cookbook I have ever owned

I have had this book for many years and have never found another book equal to it. It goes far past the more usual recipes.

Best Mexican cookbook I have

Excellent recipes from all over Mexico. Easy to follow directions and explanations .In the book she describes how she not speaking any Spanish married a UN diplomat and moved was transferred with her husband to Mexico city and how she learned to love the food and the people and explored Mexico both from cultural and regional food basis. The recipes represent the best from all the states in Mexico.If only had one Mexican cookbook this would be the one to have. I've had my copy since the late 60's and it's almost worn out. If you buy the book take a look at one of my favorite recipes. It's Mancha Manteles de cerdo or in English Pork tablecloth stainer. It's on page 190 of my copy but the newer edition may have a different page number

Great book with lots of content

An extremely extensive cookbook in pocket book form that is terrific. The "Joy of Cooking" for mexican food. Only drawback is the lack of pictures - but then it is a pocket book... Have to buy one for my sister-in-law who wanted to keep the copy she borrowed in perpetuity. She will get her own copy for her birthday

Fantastic!

Please reprint I need a new one! My book is falling apart because it is used so much! Every recipe I have tried has been a success. Try the stuffed turkey the next time you cook one, what a filling