Mexican Vegetarian Cooking [Paperback]

Edith Metcalfe de Plata (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1984

 
Authentic national dishes of Mexico, including vegetarian adaptations of Tacos, Enchiladas, and Guacamole, are included in this colleciton of recipes. Here are the exciting flavors of Mexico in an easy-to-use cookbook that features wholefood ingredients at their best. 

• While we think of Mexican cuisine as primarily meat-based, in actual practice, most Mexican dishes are vegetarian.

• Includes recipes for beverages, soups, salads, casseroles, and desserts.

• Provides a glossary of frequently-used utensils and ingredients, with an entire reference section devoted to chilis.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The stuffed chiles and the pasta y queso are to die for! Compiled from the author's first-hand experience as a manager of vegetarian restaurant in Mexico, this book is reasonably priced and would make a great gift."
(Books of the South West )

About the Author

Edith Metcalfe de Plata compiled this cookbook from her first-hand experience as manager of a vegetarian restaurant in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Healing Arts Press (June 1, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892813415
• ISBN-13: 978-0892813414
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,389,936 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I was hoping for from a Mexican Cookbook!, May 14, 2008

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F. Hospital "Love to shop!" (Kentucky, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mexican Vegetarian Cooking (Paperback)

I purchased this book along with the Italian and Indian versions. I have to reserve the Italian and Indian versions, but if they are anything like this then I am not going to be very well-pleased. Most of the recipes this book contains are not very authentic or Mexican at all. The only thing that struck my attention were the homemade salad dressings, macaroni and cheese, and broiled cheese sandwiches. I probably will not be using this book in the kitchen much as it does not appeal to me. I would not bother purchasing this book if I were you, search for something fullo f moreauthentic Mexican cuisine! If you find one then please tell me! :-)

4.0 out of 5 stars Spice up your vegetarian dishes, January 21, 2009

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Maureen Mielcarek "Tina Mielcarek" (Lancaster, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mexican Vegetarian Cooking (Paperback)

A nice way to add Mexican flavor to your vegeterian dishes. Good recipes that are easy to understand.

11 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Great, August 16, 2006

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stardancer (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mexican Vegetarian Cooking (Paperback)

First, this isn't vegan at all for anyone preferring that. Nor is this a healthy cookbook instead using lots of butter, sour cream, mayo, canned mushroom soup... in many of the recipes. No suggestions of light cooking or fresh inspired ingredients. There are much better books out there if you love mexican food.