description Mexico: The Cookbook Overview
Margarita Carrillo Arronte's 'Mexico: The Cookbook' is a definitive and beautifully illustrated exploration of Mexican cuisine. It covers every region of Mexico, offering a vast collection of recipes ranging from street food to elaborate feasts. The book excels in its historical context and cultural insights, making it more than just a recipe collection. Its a must-have for anyone serious about understanding and recreating authentic Mexican flavors.
The photography is stunning, and the explanations are clear and accessible.
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How many recipes are in Mexico: The Cookbook?
Margarita Carrillo Arronte's Mexico: The Cookbook contains more than 650 recipes, often described by Phaidon as around 700. It covers street food, soups, moles, seafood, drinks, desserts, and regional home cooking.
Is Mexico: The Cookbook organized by region or dish type?
The book is organized mainly by type of dish rather than as a travelogue through one state at a time. That makes it easier to look up tamales, tacos, sauces, eggs, seafood, or sweets when planning a meal.
Does the book include recipes beyond tacos and guacamole?
Yes. It includes deeper Mexican staples such as moles, adobos, pozoles, tamales, salsas, and regional stews, which is why the book is often treated as a broad reference rather than a weeknight-only cookbook.
Who is Margarita Carrillo Arronte?
Margarita Carrillo Arronte is a Mexican chef, author, and teacher known for promoting Mexican cuisine internationally. Phaidon published Mexico: The Cookbook in 2014.
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