The Tortilla Book [Hardcover]

Diana Kennedy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1975

Diana Kennedy, the authoritative cultural missionary for the foods of Mexico, shows the incredible range of her imagination as she concentrates on one amazingly versatile ingredient: the humble tortilla. "No one touches Diana Kennedy when it comes to Mexican food."--New York magazine. 38 halftones and line drawings.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 158 pages
• Publisher: Harper & Row (1975)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 006012346X
• ISBN-13: 978-0060123468
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,600,087 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really well laid out book., October 14, 2010

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Depardieu - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Tortilla Book (Paperback)

This was written so that anyone could pick this book up and make amazing food. She lists the basic ingredients and foods first. For instance, when a recipe calls for a Poblano pepper, you already know that they are to be charred over an open flame, peeled and cut into strips. Also, each recipe is broken down into smaller processes- what's in the sauce goes with instructions for making the sauce.

Keep in mind however that this is not a book on how to make many types of tortillas, but rather a book on the foods that require tortillas. She does include some very detailed instructions on how to make excellent corn tortillas, but when I picked up the book I assumed from the title that it was literally a book on tortillas. I am happy to say that it is not. The Green Enchilada recipe on page 126 was simple to make, delicious and unanimously loved.

0 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Deal!, March 20, 2011

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Anne M. Maxwell - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Tortilla Book (Paperback)

Buying used books through Amazon is a great deal! Incredible price, book was in good condition as listed. In this world of instant gratification though the shipping seems rather slow, but it's certainly worth the wait.