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Exploring one of Mexico’s most popular foods The enchilada is more than an everyday Mexican food. It is a history of Mexicorolled, folded, and flatthat embodies thousands of years of Mexican life. The evolving ingredients in enchiladas from pre-Columbian to modern times reveal the internal and external forces that have shaped Mexicos cuisine and culture. Enchiladas: Aztec to Tex-Mex is a comprehensive exploration of one of Mexicos most historic and popular foods. Illustrated with sumptuous photography, the collection showcases more than sixty traditional and contemporary recipes for enchiladas, as well as recipes for the salsas, salads, and sides that accompany them. It is a complete guide to enchilada cooking techniques with step-by-step instructions for preparing, assembling, plating, and garnishing each dish, including Enchiladas also provides abundant information about many other key ingredients of Mexican cuisine, including avocados, chiles, tomatoes, tomatillos, nopales (cactus), cheeses, herbs, and spices. Experience the history of Mexico through its most delicious ambassador, the enchilada! Enchiladas: Aztec to Tex-Mex has legs it could essentially help spread the gospel of enchiladas callejeras, or Tex-Mex, across the country. San Antonio Current [Lawton and Dunn] use the storied dish as a lens to illuminate the rich history of Mexico. San Antonio Express-News
Enchiladas
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