Red Chile Bible: Southwest Classic & Gourmet Recipes [Paperback]

Kathleen Hansel (Author), Audrey Jenkins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1997

The long-awaited companion to The Green Chile Bible, this vibrant collection of rich red chilli recipes celebrates the blending of historic Spanish, Indian, and western frontier traditions in southwestern cookery, and explores some of the best European and Asian contributions to the latest Southwest 'fusion' style. The Red Chile Bible caters to the desires of every chilli cook -- from the passion for finding new ways to cook with chilli to the ambition to achieve the ultimate classic salsa. It covers the gamut of Southwest styles from the traditional to contemporary, from down-home rustic to unashamedly elegant, from comfortably mellow to fiery hot. Reflecting the modern cook's commitment to natural flavours and healthy foods, The Red Chile Bible emphasises fresh ingredients and dishes 'made from scratch' but the authors have also suggested shortcuts and substitute ingredients to save preparation time, without sacrificing quality or flavour. Providing important practical help for the novice chilli cook, the authors give complete information on the major southwestern and Mexican red chillies, along with tips on buying, storing, and handling fresh, dried, crushed, and powdered red chillies. A glossary and a list of sources are included.

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Kathleen Hansen and Audrey Jenkins

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Clear Light Books; 1st edition (May 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0940666936
• ISBN-13: 978-0940666931
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #518,342 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Red Chile Bible: Southwestern Classic and Gourmet Recipes, May 7, 2011

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This review is from: Red Chile Bible: Southwest Classic & Gourmet Recipes (Paperback)

I bought this book at ABQ airport while waiting for my husband's flight. What an unpretencious gem. I have used it over many years and just got to meet one of the authors, Audry Jenkins. She is so modest. I have known her for over 2 years and just now she tells me that she has written two cookbooks. A gracious person with amazing sense of taste. Over years I have recommended this book to many of my friends who come to New Mexico and want to start making foods with southwestern flavors. This book is a must for anyone who wants to marry chile flavor with modern style cooking.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Agh, my eyes, January 2, 2007

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This review is from: Red Chile Bible: Southwest Classic & Gourmet Recipes (Paperback)

This book definitely focuses more on the "gourmet" side of things, so you won't find too many of the recipes you've come to know and love from that tin shack truck stop off the dirt road in Chimayo. There are still some gems in here, but my single biggest complaint has to be about the fact that the entire thing is printed in red ink. Not dark red, either; bright, vibrant, difficult-to-keep-your-eyes-on-the-page red. I'm sure somebody thought it would be a cute gimmick, but it wears off instantly.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I think that this book is a gem among modern cookbooks., March 3, 1999

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This review is from: Red Chile Bible: Southwest Classic & Gourmet Recipes (Paperback)

The red chile bible has brought the exciting red chile into my life and I am very grateful to the authors for creating such a masterpiece! I would recommend this bible to beginners and aficionados alike.