Review: Quick and easy and fabulous Mexican recipes
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 4, 2014
Author/chef Katerina Black is breaking the waters of unusual cookbooks that focus on nutrition, hearty appetites and saving time! This reviewer had the pleasure of reading (and using!) her book presented by Samuel Breeze on the Dukan Diet (that book is also highly recommended) proving that she can offer history, nutritional information and fine recipes in a vary readable manner. The same holds true for this very fine new book on MEXICAN RECIPES that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less.As is becoming her trademark, Katerina Black opens the book with why Mexican food has become so popular, offering the `essential' ingredients (tortillas, tomatoes, beans , cilantro, corn, cumin, cerrano chilies, jalapeño peppers, cinnamon, onions, limes, rice, vanilla, and a variety of cheeses), the important add-ons (chipotle peppers (canned ), crema, chili powder, ancho chilies, masa, nopales, tomatillos, plantains, and pasilla chilies), and the special dish needs (Annatto seeds, jicama, prickly pears, chayote, tamarind pods, epazote, jamaica, and hominy).Then come the recipes, divided into categories and accompanied by ingredients needs, preparation details, and the finishing touches. The recipes listed include MEXICAN BREAKFAST RECIPES- Huevos Rancheros, Nopales con Huevos, Chiles Rellenos, Black Bean Cheese Quesadillas and more: MEXICAN LUNCH/ DINNER RECIPES - Pollo en Mole Poblano, Baked Taquitos de Pollo, Chilaquiles de Pavo, Tostadas de Cerdo, Ceviche ,Easy Conchinita Pibil and more:  MEXICAN SNACK & DESSERT RECIPES - Arroz con Leche, Dulce de Mango and more: MEXICAN BEVERAGE RECIPES - Agua Fresca de Mango, Chocolate Caliente, Classic Margarita, Margaritas de Tunas  and more: MEXICAN SALSA & SAUCE RECIPES - Pico de Gallo, Mole Verde con Hierbas, Salsa Verde, Salsa Roja, Salsa de Mango and more.For the novice each recipe name is translated into English and the methods Katerina uses are easily reproducible in any kitchen. This is as fine a Mexican cookbook for fast recipes as you'll find. Taste Tested! Grady Harp, July 14