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Foods of the Maya: A Taste of the Yucatán Paperback – April 24, 2002

by Nancy Gerlach (Author), Jeffrey Gerlach (Author)

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Pompano tamales. Shrimp enchiladas. Candied sweet papaya. These are some of the foods whose recipes reside in the pages of Nancy and Jeffrey Gerlach's Foods of the Maya. The authors have spent years traveling throughout Mexico, familiarizing themselves with the cultures and cuisines of the people they have encountered. They created this cookbook to bring the flavors of the Yucatán to tables north of the border.

In an easy-to-follow format, Foods of the Maya provides handy background and travel information about the region and some of its ruins before dipping into the ninety-one recipes included here, organized according to meal course. There are recipes that will suit most everyone's palate, from sauces and salsas to soups and sausages; from vegetarian and meat appetizers and main dishes to simple drinks and desserts. Each section begins with a brief description of the course and the types of food involved. The recipes are clear and easy to understand--one need not be a trained chef with a vast kitchen to create a tasty Yucatecan meal.

Foods of the Maya incorporates an array of cooking tips and techniques and a brief glossary of terms to help in food preparation--the authors have ensured that ingredients for their recipes are readily available at local food stores. This edition also includes an introduction by historian Jeffrey Pilcher which helps familiarize readers with the history and cultures of the Yucatán peninsula. So the next time you get a hankering for something different, you might consider cooking up a platter of Yucatán ribs or preparing a bowl of chayote pudding. Take a short trip to the Yucatán--without leaving your kitchen.

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Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: University of New Mexico Press (April 24, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0826328768
ISBN-13: 978-0826328762
Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 0.4 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,715,559 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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By Midwest Book Review on August 10, 2002

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Foods Of The Maya is a highly recommended sampler of Yucatan cuisine that will intrigue any who enjoy regional cookbooks. Foods Of The Maya focuses on local versions of Mayan cooking, from Garlic Pork with Rice and Black Beans to an orange juice/allspice seasoned Motul Chicken. No photos, but the recipes don't need them.

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HEALTHY Mexican food

By chinchilla on July 22, 2012

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I am currently cooking my way through this book. This is a perfect book for me because I'm on a diet and focusing on wholesome, unprocessed foods. Yes, Mexican food is actually healthy once you break out of the Tex-Mex rut. This book is full of recipes featuring spicy salsas, fresh vegetables and diverse meats cooked with very little fat. My next meal will be Yucatan shredded venison as soon as I can find venison.

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By Nancy Timken on January 3, 2013

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I bought this as a gift for woman who spent time in Yucatan. She was excited to find a recipe for the dishes she loved while there.

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Five Stars

By Chris Rice on September 18, 2015

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Awesome recipes.

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University of New Mexico Press: Shame on You!

By Christian M. Randolph on September 24, 2011

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If this is the little book published by The University of New Mexico Press, well, I have never in 70 years read a more poorly written book. Apparently the U. of NM Press DOES NOT BELIEVE IN PROOFING OR CHECKING DATA FOR CORRECTNESS. Within 20 minutes of opening this book and flipping through it, I found over 35 mistakes and ridiculous entries, i.e., non-existent food names. How can you trust such a poorly written/edited book to provide you with accurate recipes?
If you are foolish enough to try out ANY of these recipes, you do so at your peril!
I contacted The Press and they brushed me off - so.............
Christian Randolph

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