The Mexican Chile Pepper Cookbook is the first book to explore the glories of Mexican regional cooking by focusing on this single, but endlessly variable, ingredient. Authors Dave DeWitt and Jose C. Marmolejo feature more than 150 recipes that celebrate the role of chiles across appetizers, soups and stews, tacos, enchiladas, tamales, moles, and vegetarian dishes. A comprehensive glossary of Mexican chiles, cheeses, and food terminology is also included.

Savor the history, culture, and recipes of Mexican regional home cooking highlighted in this unique, full-color cookbook and explore the various chile peppers showcased in this spicy trek south of the border. The only thing left to do is decide which recipe to try next!

About the Author
Dave DeWitt is a food historian and one of the foremost authorities in the world on chile peppers, spices, and spicy foods. He has published fifty-six books, including Chile Peppers: A Global History (UNM Press). He lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Jose C. Marmolejo owned and operated Don Alfonso Foods, a specialty outfit of Mexican delicacies in Austin, Texas. He assisted a PBS TV series production on fiery foods and appeared with Andrew Zimmern on "Bizarre Foods." Native of Mexico, he has lived in the United States and in France, where he widened his appreciation of Mexican gastronomy. He lives in Mexico City in a small house with a big, light-filled kitchen, where he hears the tamale and tortilla street vendors daily.


Book Information
ISBN 9780826363510
Author Dave DeWitt
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint University of New Mexico Press
Publisher University of New Mexico Press
Weight(grams) 749g