Aprovecho: A Mexican-American Border Cookbook (Hippocrene Cookbook Library) [Paperback]

Teresa Cordero-Cordell (Author), Robert Cordell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 31, 2007 | Series: Hippocrene Cookbook Library

This is a celebration of the food and culture of the US-Mexico border region. This comprehensive book contains over 250 recipes - from enchiladas, quesadillas, and margaritas to more exotic delights like Cactus Salad (Ensalada de Nopalitos), Lobster and Tequila (Langosta y Tequila), and Watermelon Sorbet. Also included are special sections that relate popular legends, a glossary of chillies and cooking terms, and a Mexican pantry list.

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About the Author

Aprovecho began as a family project to ensure that favorite recipes were recorded for future generations.Teresa Cordero-Cordell was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. Robert Cordell has lived there for more than 30 years. They continue to reside in El Paso with their two children. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 377 pages
• Publisher: Hippocrene Books (October 31, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781812062
• ISBN-13: 978-0781812061
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #925,010 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Filled with more than 250 recipes, December 9, 2004

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This review is from: Aprovecho: A Mexican-American Border Cookbook (Hippocrene Cookbook Library) (Hardcover)

Aprovecho: A Mexican-American Border Cookbook is filled with more than 250 recipes, fun facts on Mexican-American culture, tips on how to make festive items such as cascarones (confetti-filled eggs) or star pinatas, a glossary of chiles and cooking terms, a recommended Mexican pantry list, black-and-white photographs, and much more. The instructions are explicit and easy-to-follow, so that cooks and homemakers of all experience levels can quickly learn to prepare and sample the delicacies of Mexican-American culture. From Jalapeno Cheese Squares to Steak Tampiquena to Mexican Coffee, Montezuma Casserole, and more, Aprovecho is a must-have for quick and easy Mexican-American themed meals themed meals.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Approachable and delicious, February 2, 2009

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This review is from: Aprovecho: A Mexican-American Border Cookbook (Hippocrene Cookbook Library) (Paperback)

Aprovecho: A Mexican-American Border Cookbook (Hippocrene Cookbook Library) is an excellent cookbook for anyone wanting to create delicious Mexican-American meals at home. Teresa makes border cooking approachable even for those, like me, who did not grow up anywhere near Mexico. Her recipes reflect deep family traditions and represent the kind of wonderful comfort food one would expect from Mexican-American home cooking. These aren't esoteric recipes involving hard to source ingredient, but doable meals anyone can master. Her approach is so conversational and friendly that it's like having a knowledgable friend cooking along side you in the kitchen.

I also appreciated that she pulled in recipes from prominent members of the El Paso community. The result is a cookbook that is not only a joy to flip through, but contains recipes you will actually make. Highly recommended. For more of her recipes and thoughtful commentary I also recommend her blog at: [...]

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So Good!, October 22, 2011

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This review is from: Aprovecho: A Mexican-American Border Cookbook (Hippocrene Cookbook Library) (Kindle Edition)

I swear these recipes are like having my stepmother & my bonus Abuela im the kitchen! My bonus Abuela spoke very little English but she could tell us grandkids and step-grandkids (me) that she loved us. I was her little gringa mija (spelling?) her little white granddaughter who saw her maybe 1-2 times a year.

Abuela spent so much time in the kitchen when she was here making tamales and enchiladas with sauces to die for. She made fresh corn tortillas at every meal and made the lightest flour tortillas I have ever had! The first mole` I ever had was mi Abuela's. It was rich and spicy with hints of cinnamon and cocoa. It was unlike anything this little gringa had ever tasted and I loved it!

This book with its recipes and stories brought back a flood of warm and happy memories for me. Mi Abuela has been goe for many years but thanks to her recipes, and books like this with similar recipes, her memory lives on for me. It is a job well done, Teresa. Gracias!