Southwest Cooking
Offers a taste of the Southwest with nearly 200 easy-to-make recipes, from appetizers through desserts, you’re sure to find many Southwest- style dishes to make any meal a Tex-Mex treat.
You’ll enjoy Cowboy Caviar or Chipotle Salsa with chips to whet your appetite and Frozen Margaritas to quench your thirst. Start your day off right with a breakfast of Huevos Rancheros. Have soup and salad for lunch with a Chicken Fajita Salad and Refried Bean Soup. If you prefer a sandwich, try Cheddar Chicken Burritos or Chile Beef Tacos.
Rice and beans are standard Southwest fare served on the side with almost every plate. Charro Beans and Green Pepper Rice fit the bill nicely. And let’s not forget your veggies… Chile Rellenos and Calabacitas are both healthy and delicious.
What would a Southwest cookbook be without chili? Black Been Beer Chili and Corn Chip Chili are filling and satisfying. Enjoy a taste of the whole enchilada with Pork Tomatillo Enchiladas.
For dinner, Tequila Steak and Bistec Ranchero are on the menu, as well as Jalapeno Chicken, Chicken Chiliquile Casserole, Hacienda Halibut, and Serrano Shrimp. Cheesy Chiles Cornbread and fresh homemade Flour Tortillas are a perfect accompaniment to any meal and are wonderful for sopping up all the flavorful sauces, such as Roasted Poblano Sauce.
For dessert, Margarita Pie, Dulce de Leche Brownies, and Kahlua Cheesecake are a perfect ending for a perfect meal.
Helpful cooking hints and tips are included with many of the recipes, as well as clear cooking directions and explanations of Tex-Mex terms. Black and white clip art enhances the recipes and an index is included to help you find the recipes that are sure to become your favorites.
212 pages; ISBN: 978-1-883717-16-2
Have a look at some of the recipes…
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