New Tastes from Texas [Paperback]

Stephan Pyles (Author), Ben Fink (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 5, 1999

No one knows Texan food like Stephen Pyles, acclaimed chef of Star Canyon and AquaKnox restaurants in Dallas. Ever since the release of his best-selling New Texas Cuisine, cooks around the country have been hungry for more. The wait is over with New Tastes from Texas, a companion to Stephan's new public television series of the same name.  This glorious, lushly illustrated new collection of recipes takes readers on a culinary tour of the great state, from the Gulf Coast to the great wide west, from the bayou to the border.

Editorial Reviews

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"I have long been impressed by Stephan Pyles's dedication to superbly cooked, innovative food. This book, enriched by Stephan's constant search for new and exciting textures and flavors, only confirms my appreciation for his cooking."
--Diana Kennedy

"The consummate perfectionist! Stephan's creativity and command of flavors are brilliant. His food and his knowledge of food are admired by all who know him. Few are blessed with such consistency."
--Paul Prudhomme

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No one knows Texan food like Stephen Pyles, acclaimed chef of Star Canyon and AquaKnox restaurants in Dallas. Ever since the release of his best-selling New Texas Cuisine, cooks around the country have been hungry for more. The wait is over with New Tastes from Texas, a companion to Stephan's new public television series of the same name.  This glorious, lushly illustrated new collection of recipes takes readers on a culinary tour of the great state, from the Gulf Coast to the great wide west, from the bayou to the border.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Three Rivers Press; Rev Upd edition (October 5, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0609804979
• ISBN-13: 978-0609804971
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #279,673 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Suddenly, My Favorite Cookbook, December 18, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: New Tastes from Texas (Paperback)

As a fairly serious cook who moved to Texas from the Midwest a couple of years ago, I've been intrigued by the "New Tastes" experienced in the better Texas or Tex-Mex restauarants I've visited. Trying to figure out how to prepare and blend ingredients I wasn't very familiar with has been complicated and time consuming. Stephen Pyles "New Tastes From Texas" has done more for my grasp of New Texas Cuisine than any other cookbook or resource I've read. In this book, Chef Pyles provides not only the basic preparations (pure chili powder, chili pastes, etc.) but also some of his very best recipes. Having recipes for Star Canyon's "Cowboy Ribeye", "Rock Shrimp Taquitos" and "Heaven and Hell Cake" are alone worthe price of the book. Buy it . . . you'll love it!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Go-To Cookbook for Texas Spectacular Food, February 2, 2001

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This review is from: New Tastes from Texas (Paperback)

This is just an outstanding cookbook, filled with info, unique recipes and sources for ingredients, and spectacular shots of finished dishes.

I keep making one new recipe after another for guests and compliments are on the high side of all fare I prepare and serve. Tried such creative dishes as: Cajun Sweet Potato and Sausage Casserole (becoming demanded regular at Thanksgiving);Honey-Glazed Apple-stuffed pork chops on black-eyed pea-sweet potato hash; Vine-Ripened Tomato Salad (served in a unique tower fashion) Grilled Snapper with black bean - roast banan mash, coconut serrano broth and mango-tortilla salad; Stacked Banana-Creme' Brulee Tostada.

But a few of the marvelous stuff in this volume. Listed a few to show how tempting they sound and their accompaniments. Not exactly quick or easy to make (most of them in this category) but for the medium to experienced home gourmet, these will give you that extraordinary zip to your dining experience.

Make these and you'll return to this one over and over as I continue to do.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a GREAT book!, March 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: New Tastes from Texas (Paperback)

I finally received my copy of this book and immediately made some home made chili powder and had friends over for dinner the next weekend. Although some have made statments on how complex the recipes are, he is famous for a reason. AND, he has chosen to share some of his recipes that have made him and his restaurant famous.