SynopsisA collection of more than 200 treasured family recipes, Cocina de la Familia celebrates Mexican-American home cooking, culture, and family values. This enormously appealing book features such tasty recipes as Chipotle Crab Enchiladas and spicy Chicken and Garbanzo Soup, as well as a story about the origin of each dish and helpful suggestions for complete menus.Evoking the warmth of the home kitchen, Cocina de la Familia reflects the treasured values of a culture with long and deep roots in this country., A collection of more than two hundred treasured family recipes and the stories behind them, Cocina de la Familia is a celebration of Mexican-American home cooking, culture, and family values. For three years, Marilyn Tausend traveled across the United States and Mexico, talking to hundreds of Mexican and Mexican-American cooks. With the help of chef Miguel Ravago, Tausend tells the tale of these cooks, all of whom have adapted the family dishes and traditions.
LC Classification NumberTX715.2S69 T383 1999