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Hardcover

Oaxacaauthors Bricia Lopez and Javier Cabral are back with the first major cookbook about how to create asadaMexican-style grilled meatat home.

In millions of backyards across Southern California, an asada means a gathering of family, friends, great music, cold drinks, good times, and communityall centered around the primal allure of juicy, smoky grilled meat with flavors and spices traditional to Mexico. The smell of asada is a cloud of joy that lingers in the streets of Los Angeles. WithAsada: The Art of Mexican-Style Grilling, Mexican food authorities and the authors ofOaxaca, Bricia Lopez and Javier Cabral, are back with more than 100 recipes that show you how to prepare the right dishes and drinks for your next carne asada gathering.Asadawill both guide you in crafting mouthwatering food and inspire the right laidback atmosphere.

Everyone says they love a spicy margarita and asada tacos, but very few understand the culture that informs these flavors. Divided into the eight crucial elements of any carne asada: botanas (appetizers), carnes (meats), mariscos (seafood), side dishes and vegetables, salsas, aguas frescas, cocktails, and dessert,Asadawalks you through every step. From Lopezs secret michelada marinade to game-changing salsas that will elevate any grilled meat, this cookbook is the ultimate guide to making and beginning to understand the magic of asada.