Tortillas to the Rescue: Scrumptious Snacks, Mouth-Watering Meals and Delicious Desserts--All Made with the Amazing Tortilla [Paperback]

Jessica Harlan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 28, 2012

TASTY TORTILLAS, DELICIOUS POSSIBILITIES
Stuff, wrap, roll, bake, fry—there’s no limit to what you can do with them. Tortillas to the Rescue goes way beyond the Mexican classics, showing you how to make dozens of tortilla creations:
• Philly Cheese Steak Tacos
• Caviar-Edamame Nachos
• Shrimp Po’ Boy Wrap
• Pork Tortilla Wontons
• Carne Asada and French Fry Burritos
• Smoked Salmon and Egg Stackers
• Mozzarella, Olive and Tomato Pizza-Dillas
• Crunchy Cilantro Slaw
• Spiced Sausage Lasagna
• Chocolate-Ricotta Cannoli
• Churros with Mexican Chocolate Dipping Sauce
Packed with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, Tortillas to the Rescue teaches you to take that pack of tortillas you already have in the fridge and quickly and easily turn them into something amazing.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Jessica Goldbogen Harlan has always had a passion for food and cooking that dates back to her childhood when she enjoyed the disparate cuisines of her New Mexican and Jewish heritages and when making the family dinner was one of her weekly chores. After getting a degree in rhetoric from the University of Illinois, she revisited her love for food by getting a job as an assistant editor for a gourmet food trade magazine. Later, she moved to New York City and attended the Institute of Culinary Education to get a thorough education in professional cooking. Currently, Jessica is the Cooking Equipment Guide for About.com and writes a regular kitchen tools column and recipe for Clean Eating magazine. She has written about food, cooking and kitchen products for Town & Country, Pilates Style, Arthritis Today, Consumers Digest, Time Out New York and Mobil Travel Guide, among others.

Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: Ulysses Press (August 28, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1612431003
• ISBN-13: 978-1612431000
• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.6 x 7.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #733,664 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jessica Goldbogen Harlan has always had a passion for food and cooking that dates back to her childhood when she enjoyed the disparate cuisines of her New Mexican and Jewish heritages and when making the family dinner was one of her weekly chores.

After getting a degree in rhetoric from the University of Illinois, she revisited her love for food by getting a job as an assistant editor for a gourmet food trade magazine. Later, she moved to New York City and attended the Institute of Culinary Education to get a thorough education in professional cooking.

Currently, Jessica is the Cooking Equipment Guide for About.com and writes a regular kitchen tools column and recipe for Clean Eating magazine. She has written about food, cooking and kitchen products for Town & Country, Pilates Style, Arthritis Today, Consumers Digest, Time Out New York and Mobil Travel Guide, among others.

"Ramen to the Rescue" (Ulysses Press) is her first book, but she's already at work on a second book about quinoa, which will be co-written by Kelley Sparwasser and will be published in early 2012 by Ulysses Press.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Tortillas Meet Imagination! October 21, 2012

By Beth E. Peterson

Format:Paperback

"Tortillas to the Rescue" is a fantastic collection of both traditional styles of using tortillas, coupled with truly imaginative, fun, and yummy new ways to create dishes for all occasions with these versatile flatbreads! Not only were the recipes themselves great, but Jessica Harlan writes in an engaging way that makes you feel like you're sitting down with her in the kitchen, talking friend-to-friend.

I especially appreciated her directions in the back on how to make different styles of your own tortillas. Several members of my family are allergic to yeast, and this way we can ensure that there's no yeast or preservatives in our tortillas.

Other things to appreciate: Since my family tend to be "food adventurers" I really like that she adds ideas on variations in the recipes. Harlan also gives kid-friendly recipes and kid-friendly variations for more adult fare (those that are spicy or involve alcohol).

My only wish for "something more" was for photos showing the steps to make tortilla cups and bowls, and especially for "how to roll a burrito". Having rolled burros for *years*, I know it can be a bit more difficult to get the hang of it if you can't *see* the steps.

Harlan certainly has given me some new favorite recipes! Some (but by no means all) are Eggs in a Hole, Avocado and Leek Omelet Wrap, Shortcut Blintzes, Tortilla Soup, BLTA Tacos, Shrimp Po' Boy Wraps, Burger Pouches, Broccoli-Cheddar Quiche, Mushroom Tart, Fig and Goat Cheese Pinwheels, Ice Cream Sundaes in Coco Tortilla Bowls, Nutella (r) Quesadillas, Tortilla-Lime Bark, and Cream Filled Cardamon Tortilla Bites. Everything from Appetizers, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, to Dessert!!

Highly recommend this!! Fun for nearly anyone who has ever been in the kitchen, and I think especially useful for busy cooks and parents looking for easy, interesting ideas to feed their kids. Makes a great gift, too!! (I've got some of *my* Christmas shopping done now!!)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Yum! August 16, 2012

By Leigh

Format:Paperback

This is a wonderful addition to Ramen to the Rescue. Between the two books, there are a plenitude of easy weeknight meals. Recently, I made the burrito casserole and the broccoli chicken casserole. My picky children loved both meals- not an easy feat! I especially enjoyed the broccoli chicken casserole because it entailed using tortillas in a way that I had not thought of before. I look forward to trying many more recipes.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book August 16, 2012

By Dad of Divas TOP 500 REVIEWER

Format:Paperback

Tortillas are flatbreads that are amazingly versatile. I had no idea there were so many ways you can use tortillas.

After reading Jessica's book , it is easy to see how you can replace your loaf of bread with tortillas. She explains how to store them and the different types of tortillas you can purchase.

Let me give you a few examples from her book:

FOR BREAKFAST: egg and sausage roll- up, avocado and leek omelet wrap, and tortilla crusted French toast.

FOR SNACK OR APPETIZER: spinach and cheese empanadas, baked wontons with sweet and sour dipping sauce, and spiked gazpacho dip with seasoned tortillas.

FOR A LUNCH: grilled stacker (like a panini), chili dog wraps, and shrimp po' boy wraps

FOR MAIN COURSE: chicken and bell pepper fajitas, grilled fish tacos, and grilled salmon tostados with avocado sauce.

She also had meatless entrees.

FOR DESSERT: Nutella quesadillas, apple cinnamon tortilla pockets, and Mexican cannoli

So many choices and they all sounded delicious. I am sure your family will enjoy choosing and making recipes from Jessica's book. Maybe you will create your own recipes too.

Bon Appetito!