Essential Mexican Cookbook: 50 Classic Recipes, With Step-By-Step Photographs

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Summary: Picture Book or Recipe Book?
Review: I bought this book because I wanted step-by-step instructions and I like to see a picture of the finished product. In this respect, the book is a success. However, I was confused by the hodge-podge way the text, ingredients and procedures were presented. The photographs were not as helpful as I had hoped and the lay out very artsy. Please note there is no Nutrition Information Per Serving available. And don't forget to stock up on oil. My suggestion is to try a different book, unless you need something pretty for your coffee table. It did make me realize that I really should buy some more festive dishes

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Summary: Easy To Follow And Easy To Prepare
Review: I have purchased several cookbooks from Heather Thomas. She simply has the skill to explain cooking in a non intimidating way. Every publication of Heather Thomas that I have purchased is excellently illustrated with photos, which help make it easier to understand the whole process from start to finsih. This has brought my guests and me a lot of pleasure. If you have previously been a failure in the area of cuisine mexique, you will gain selfconfidence after reading and cooking with this book. I highly recommend it.

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Summary: A favorite
Review: I purchased this book a few weeks ago when looking for recipes for Cinco de Mayo. It is now one of my favorites out of my many Mexican and Latino cookbooks - the recipes are simple and turn out well. They may not be the most low fat recipes, but the editor stayed well enough away from ChiChi's fare. Mexican cooking appears to require much oil - blend the recipes from here with those in 'Latina Lite' for better health.