Aprovecho: A Mexican-American Border Cookbook (Hippocrene Cookbook Library) (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Robert Cordell (Author)
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Product Description

This book will entertain and enlighten readers about life along the Border. In addition to more than 250 recipes, Aprovecho includes special sections that relate popular legends such as "La Llorona and the Chupacabra," explain how tequila is made, and provide instructions for making your own festive piñatas. Also included are a glossary of chiles and cooking terms, and a Mexican pantry list so you'll always be prepared for a fiesta!

Aprovecho is a celebration of the food and culture found along the U.S.-Mexico border, a unique blend of two cuisines. This comprehensive book contains traditional border fare including enchiladas, quesadillas, and margaritas, along with more exotic delights, such as Cactus Salad, Lobster and Tequila, and Watermelon Sorbet. The recipes included feature a tantalizing array of ingredients from both sides of the border. Easy-to-follow instructions will have you creating Border delicacies in no time! Complete with b/w photographs.

About the Author

Aprovecho began as a family project to ensure that favorite recipes were recorded for future generations.Teresa Cordero-Cordell was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. Robert Cordell has lived there for more than 30 years. They continue to reside in El Paso with their two children.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 377 pages
• Publisher: Hippocrene Books (June 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781810264
• ISBN-13: 978-0781810265
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.3 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,774,494 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Filled with more than 250 recipes, December 9, 2004

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Aprovecho: A Mexican-American Border Cookbook is filled with more than 250 recipes, fun facts on Mexican-American culture, tips on how to make festive items such as cascarones (confetti-filled eggs) or star pinatas, a glossary of chiles and cooking terms, a recommended Mexican pantry list, black-and-white photographs, and much more. The instructions are explicit and easy-to-follow, so that cooks and homemakers of all experience levels can quickly learn to prepare and sample the delicacies of Mexican-American culture. From Jalapeno Cheese Squares to Steak Tampiquena to Mexican Coffee, Montezuma Casserole, and more, Aprovecho is a must-have for quick and easy Mexican-American themed meals themed meals.

4.0 out of 5 stars Approachable and delicious, February 2, 2009

By	Boston Book Addict (Boston, Mass.) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Aprovecho: A Mexican-American Border Cookbook (Hippocrene Cookbook Library) (Paperback)

Aprovecho: A Mexican-American Border Cookbook (Hippocrene Cookbook Library) is an excellent cookbook for anyone wanting to create delicious Mexican-American meals at home. Teresa makes border cooking approachable even for those, like me, who did not grow up anywhere near Mexico. Her recipes reflect deep family traditions and represent the kind of wonderful comfort food one would expect from Mexican-American home cooking. These aren't esoteric recipes involving hard to source ingredient, but doable meals anyone can master. Her approach is so conversational and friendly that it's like having a knowledgable friend cooking along side you in the kitchen.

I also appreciated that she pulled in recipes from prominent members of the El Paso community. The result is a cookbook that is not only a joy to flip through, but contains recipes you will actually make. Highly recommended. For more of her recipes and thoughtful commentary I also recommend her blog at: [...]