Antojitos: Festive and Flavorful Mexican Appetizers [Hardcover]

Barbara Sibley (Author), Margaritte Malfy (Author), Mary Goodbody (Author)

Book Description

Release date: October 6, 2009

No one does antojitos (Mexican small plates)like Barbara Sibley and Margaritte Malfy, chef/owners of the fabulously popular La Palapa restaurants in Greenwich Village.

In Antojitos, their first cookbook, Sibley and Malfy deliver addictively authentic Mexican fare–food for people who love fresh, soulful cooking. You’ll find 75 luscious small plates, scintillating salsas, and refreshing drinks–and a few perfect desserts. Get inspired by their classic Salsa Verde; crunchy, cheesy Chalupas con Chorizo; succulent Salmon Ceviche with Fresh Mango Salsa; earthy Crepas de Huitlacoche; spicy, ruby-red Hibiscus Margaritas with Piquín Chile Salt; silky, fragrant Kahlúa and Vanilla Flan; and many more.

This is ideal party food, and Antojitos follows through with sidebars on Mexican cooking and entertaining, along with five suggested menus for themed parties: Año Nuevo (New Years), Cumpleaños (Birthday), Cinco de Mayo, Día de las Madres (Mother’s Day), and Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Dozens of glorious food photographs round out the book. Authentic Mexican food has never looked so inviting, stylish, and fun.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Barbara Sibley and Margaritte Malfy introduce the uninitiated to the requisite snacks that go well with tequila. Recipes in Antojitos: Festive and Flavorful Mexican Small Plates use readily available ingredients to create vibrant flavors. Learn how to make numerous salsas, some raw, others using charred and roasted chiles, that can accentuate the taste of a simple tortilla chip or grilled or fried fish tacos."
--Metro Times, 3/3/10

"Every time you turn the page in Antojitos, you stop, salivate, and ponder just stopping on the delicious idea before you. This is Mexican cooking on a level you have never seen."
--Cooking by the Book, 3/3/10

From the Publisher

* Accessible yet authentic Mexican appetizers and drinks from the chefs and owners of the popular East Village / West Village La Palapa restaurants.
* The only Mexican appetizers / small plates book on the market.
* Small plates and spicy foods remain popular food trends according to the American Culinary Federation's 2008 survey of chefs.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press (October 6, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580089291
• ISBN-13: 978-1580089296
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.8 x 9.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #239,660 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #79 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Regional & International > Mexican
  • #83 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Meals > Appetizers

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible food July 5, 2011

By Katie

Format:Hardcover

The recipes in this book are incredible - original, fairly simple, and amazingly flavorful. I cook a TON and trying new recipes is practically an addiction of mine, and the recipes in this book are some of the best I've tried, period. I recently cooked a huge dinner made entirely of recipes from this book - hibiscus margaritas, jicama and pineapple salad, guajillo pork chalupas, chili-lime-cotija corn on the cob, and three salsas - everything was amazing. Highly recommended!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Original recipes June 29, 2010

By L. Angelus

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

...for cooking Mexican. Everything I've made is yummy - the guacamole with tomatillo and peach is amazing as is the duck breast tostada. A happy addition to any kitchen.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A book that is both food and a magial personal history of Mexico January 15, 2011

By Jennifer Clement

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

The book is a voyage into Mexico through Barbara Sibley's memoirs of each meal. The cover of the book does not express this personal aspect of the book and this is a shame because it is a lyrical journey as well as a cookbook. I actually READ a cookbook for the first time!

The recipes in this book are delicious, authentic and so easy. I appreciate that they are easy to follow since I am not a cook and most cookbooks are impossible!