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Hardcover

Introducing World Food, an exceptional newcookbookseries in theclassictradition, takingreaders on a journey tothe worlds greatest cuisines and the remarkable cultures they come from.

Whether youre an absolute beginner at Mexican cooking or already a pro,World Food: Mexico City is for you. This definitive and beautiful users guide unlocks the secrets to real Mexican cuisine with more than fifty authentic, reliable recipes, while the compelling stories and photography tell the tale of the vibrant culinary capital of Latin America.Youll be taken to home kitchens, markets, and restaurants, where youll get to know exemplary local cooks and learn how to master Mexican culinary traditions and techniques.

Every recipefrom the vivid salsa with pan-roasted tomatoes to the soul-satisfying pork stew with corn, potatoes, and green beansprovides a cooks-eye lens into real Mexico City culture. Explore easy party food such as authentic guacamole and homemade tortilla chips; satisfying first courses such as cantina-style garlic soup and beer-infused drunken rice; or slow-cooked masterpieces such as Mexican-style stewed zucchini. Learn how to make family-friendly meals including ancho chiles stuffed with cheese, as well as standouts such as fall-apart tender roasted lamb with pasilla chiles, or tuna tostada garnished with chipotle mayonnaise and avocadoa modern classic from the beloved restaurant Contramar.

With more than 150 photographs and a comprehensive illustrated reference chapter that tells you how to find, use, and store all the necessary ingredients, from cilantro to Mexican cheeses,World Food: Mexico Citysatisfies an appetite for new recipes, new ways to cook, and a new way of understanding one of the most exciting food destinations on the planet.