Foods and Flavors of San Antonio
Known for the historic Alamo and its beautiful River Walk, San Antonio is also recognized as the birthplace of chili.
In this revised edition of Foods and Flavors of San Antonio, you’ll explore the flavors of the city on a Tex-Mex tour, discovering the many fiestas and attractions, and the foods that make San Antonio the Tex-Mex capital of the world.
Capturing the best of San Antonio’s Tex-Mex flavor, from Cinco de Mayo Margaritas to The Best Guacamole Ever, Huevos Rancheros, South of the Border Salad, Salsa Beef Stew, Beer ‘n’ Black Bean Chili, Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas, Beef Fajitas, Cilantro Shrimp, Southwest Cornbread, Roasted Poblano Sauce, and Chocolate-Kahlua Flan, this cookbook, with nearly 300 recipes, brings the essence of San Antonio into every kitchen.
Foods and Flavors of San Antonio is a compendium of Tex-Mex inspired recipes, sure to delight the palate of anyone eager for authentic dishes worthy of San Antonio’s festivals, fiestas, and day-to-day life. From Serrano Omelet to Turkey Tomorrow Tacos, Stuffed Poblano Peppers, Chipotle Salmon, Paseo Del Rio Chili, and much more, this cookbook offers a treasury of unforgettable tastes. A welcome addition to regional or ethnic cuisine cookbook shelves. — Midwest Book Review
ISBN: 978-1-883717-09-4; 332 pages…
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Have a look through the cookbook at the Introduction and recipes from each chapter. (Scroll down to the bottom to see them.)
Introduction
I moved to San Antonio in 2004 and began exploring all the sights, foods, fiestas, and flavors that make San Antonio the Tex-Mex capital of the world.
I love San Antonio. I love Tex-Mex food. I love to cook. The only thing I don’t love is spending a lot of time in the kitchen or in the grocery store searching for ingredients. All the recipes in this cookbook feature readily-available ingredients and are easy to prepare… ones that won’t take up all your time.
There are so many things to do and see here; I hope this cookbook, with it’s Tex-Mex Tour which highlights the sights and attractions, as well as the fiestas and festivals, that make our city special, along with the recipes, will show you the foods and flavors we have to offer.
Look for your Tex-Mex Tour guide appearing on various pages, offering you a look into the sights and attractions, and sharing websites where you can find more information.
I probably shouldn’t mention this in a Tex-Mex cookbook, but San Antonio has the dubious distinction of being one of the fattest cities in the nation… and with good reason: we have great food! But all those carbs and fried foods can add up, so I’ve included some lightened-up recipes and ways to cut the fat.
One of the best ways to cut the fat in Tex-Mex cooking is to warm tortillas for enchiladas and other dishes in the microwave rather than frying them; baking chimichangas and other foods that would normally be fried is another option. Low-fat choices for sour cream and cheese, or using less cheese, will also reduce the calories and cholesterol. Another way to make the recipes healthier is to trim the fat off meat before cooking and saute meat and vegetables in nonstick cooking spray rather than oil.
There are lots of helpful hints and suggestions to get the most out of the recipes as well as variations to create a new recipe using most of the same ingredients.
Recipes are a matter of taste; they’re a blueprint for you to follow. Feel free to experiment, adding more or less spices and seasonings than are given in the recipes. I’m not a big fan of adding salt to recipes but I love to sprinkle in lots more chili powder and cumin than a recipe calls for. When a recipe calls for seasoning beef, chicken, or pork with salt and pepper, I reach for the fajita seasoning and use that instead.
It’s always a good idea to take a taste-test before you serve the dish and adjust the seasonings to your taste, maybe adding salt and pepper or more chili powder or cumin so the meal is delicious for you. Tex-Mex recipes are flexible. They’re made to be played with.
Whether you live in San Antonio or are just visiting our city, you’ll find many things to do and enjoy along with our food.
If you’re looking for a party… a Fiesta, look for the dancing pepper who will tell you about our fiestas and festivals, and will also share websites.
And then there are the recipes which offer the true Tex-Mex flavor of San Antonio…
Beer ‘n’ Black Bean Chili
Beef Fajitas
Charro Beans
Cheesy Chiles Cornbread
Chicken Rolls
Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas
Chipotle Salmon
Cinco de Mayo Margaritas
Huevos Rancheros
Pico Chicken Salad
Pork Enchiladas with Tomatillo Sauce
Red Rice
Salsa Beef Stew
Tex-Mex Turkey Burgers
The Best Guacamole–Ever!
Zucchini Boats
