This unique culinary history of America offers a fascinating look at our past and uses long-forgotten recipes to explain how eight flavors changed how we eat. The United States boasts a culturally and ethnically diverse population which makes for a continually changing culinary landscape. But a young historical gastronomist named Sarah Lohman discovered that American food is united by eight flavors: black pepper, vanilla, curry powder, chili powder, soy sauce, garlic, MSG, and Sriracha. In Eight Flavors, Lohman sets out to explore how these influential ingredients made their way to the American table. She begins in the archives, searching through economic, scientific, political, religious, and culinary records. She pores over cookbooks and manuscripts, dating back to the eighteenth century, through modern standards like How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman. Lohman discovers when each of these eight flavors first appear in American kitchens—then she asks why. Eight Flavors introduces the explorers, merchants, botanists, farmers, writers, and chefs whose choices came to define the American palate. Lohman takes you on a journey through the past to tell us something about our present, and our future. We meet John Crowninshield a New England merchant who traveled to Sumatra in the 1790s in search of black pepper. And Edmond Albius, a twelve-year-old slave who lived on an island off the coast of Madagascar, who discovered the technique still used to pollinate vanilla orchids today. Weaving together original research, historical recipes, gorgeous illustrations and Lohman’s own adventures both in the kitchen and in the field, Eight Flavors is a delicious treat—ready to be devoured.

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Traditional dishes from the Mexican countryside by the coauthor of the James Beard Award-nominated cookbook, Cooking with the Seasons at Rancho La Puerta. With 100+ delicious, easy-to-follow recipes, a pantry primer and more, Rustic Mexican is the perfect cookbook to help you discover the diverse cuisine of Mexico. Full-color photography, illustrations, and ingredient guides accompany recipes throughout, making it a comprehensive roadmap to discovering all the great flavors that Mexico has to offer. Recipes include: Spicy Nuts & Seeds with Michelada Cocktail Halibut Ceviche with Avocado Blackened Salmon Tacos Creamy Poblano Chile Soup with Corn & Mushrooms Saffron Rice with Clams Chilaquiles with Poached Eggs Savory Layered Tortilla Cake Red Chile Enchiladas Grilled Tomatoes with Mexican Chimichurri Sauce Jicama, Grapefruit & Avocado Salad Blistered Serrano Chiles with Caramelized Onions Roasted Habanero & Tomato Salsa Mango-Chile Ice Pops Sopaipillas “A lovely and delicious book.” —Cooking by the Book

In her vivacious, fresh voice, Marcela Valladolid invigorates America’s taste for real Mexican food–dishes that can be accomplished on any busy weeknight but that still express the authentic flavors of her native cuisine. Growing up in Mexico, Marcela Valladolid rejoiced in the complex moles, dozens of different chiles, and homemade tortillas that graced her family’s dinner table. Going to school across the border in San Diego, and later to cooking school in Paris, she found plenty to love in the markets, quickly folding new ingredients into her repertoire. But she also encountered some curious foods masquerading as authentic Mexican: cheddar cheese—stuffed quesadillas, tortilla chips drowning in still more cheese, and the ubiquitous everything-but-the-kitchen-sink overstuffed burritos. Where were the authentic, easy-to-prepare Mexican recipes she grew up with? The brightly flavored seafood ceviches bursting with freshness? The simple, slender burritos filled with nothing more than intensely flavorful braised meat and blistered chiles? The healthy salsas that come together in minutes but can transform a meal? In Fresh Mexico, Marcela brings these dishes to life. Her food is much like her, Mexican but influenced by other cultures. You’ ll find recipes for Tilapia Ceviche; Butternut Squash—Chipotle Bisque; Roasted Pork Loin with Pineapple Glaze; Ancho-Chocolate Braised Short Ribs; and Fresh Guava Layer Cake. Inspired ideas, helpful cooking techniques, and ingredient substitutions make this the most accessible, appealing, and contemporary Mexican cookbook you’ll find today. In addition, fast recipes and dishes that are low in fat are called out with easy-to-find symbols. With more than a hundred delicious recipes and beautiful color photography throughout, Fresh Mexico introduces a new generation of Americans to the vibrant flavors of modern Mexico.

Open up a WHOLE NEW and surprising WORLD OF FLAVOR and texture with a wide range of richly flavored REGIONAL MEXICAN DISHES in your own kitchen. THE BEST FLAVORS OF MEXICO is a collection of 120 full-flavored recipes for the hearty soups and stews, enchilada- and tamale-inspired casseroles, and tender meat dishes to make for convenient and satisfying everyday dinners. Also practical cooking tips help readers to understand these preparations and make them their own. This comprehensive cookbook- THE BEST FLAVORS OF MEXICO, starts with INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER with BRIEF HISTORY, BASIC ELEMENTS, SPICES, UTENSILS, and by using easy-to-find INGREDIENTS and SIMPLE TECHNIQUES, this is the perfect introduction to REAL MEXICAN COOKING for enthusiastic beginners and experienced cooks alike. Of course, The traditional, authentic recipes do come with lengthy ingredients lists but for those special occasions when you want to make that extra bit of effort, they are just perfect. Discover, learn, and expand your cooking repertoire. Prepare deeply flavored tomato sauces and tangy tomatillo salsas, rich chile pastes and indispensable handmade tortillas including regional dishes like MOLE POBLANO, YUCATÁN-STYLE SHREDDED PORK TACOS WITH ACHIOTE, also explores the equally exciting Mexican sandwiches to luscious desserts like Mexican Chocolate & Kahlua Sundae! While the flavors you'll find here are exciting and complex, the cooking itself is anything but complicated.

The Best Mexican Food, From Our Casa to Yours!This book offers all the basic info you will need to get started with Mexican cooking, followed by more than 500 Authentic Mexican Recipes. See the list below for a complete breakdown of the recipes: 45 Mexican Sauce, Salsa, and Seasoning Recipes 50 Recipes of Tacos, Tostadas, and Tamales 11 Recipes of Burritos, Chimichangas, And Quesadillas 25 Recipes of Enchiladas & Casseroles 4 Recipes of Chilaquiles 43 Beef & Pork Main Courses 33 Chicken and Turkey Main Courses 33 Seafood Recipes 30 Vegetable Sides and Main Courses 20 Rice and Bean Recipes 35 Snacks & Appetizers 50 Soups & Stews 21 Egg Recipes 16 Side Dishes 10 Salads 22 Desserts 15 Drinks

Offers a full range of Mexican recipes featuring sauces, pastas, meats, and desserts.