{"product_id":"9780002159494","title":"Mexico the Beautiful Cookbook: Authentic Recipes from the Regions of Mexico","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe drama of Mexico's tumultuous history—the rise and fall of the Olmec and Maya civilizations, the magnificent Aztec world that greeted Cortes, the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors, and the turbulent revolutionary years—is vividly reflected in the cuisine of this vast country. Mexican food is history itself, a culinary marriage of native Indian foods such as corn, beans, squash, chocolate and \u003ci\u003echiles\u003c\/i\u003e with the Spanish contribution of wheat, rice and meats. The merger resulted in one of the world's most intriguing and least understood cuisines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMexico the Beautiful Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e captures the fascinating culinary heritage of Mexico in one stunning volume. The recipes, prepared by Acapulco-based Susanna Palazuelos, represent a vast selection of authentic Mexican dishes, from all of the states of Mexico. Many of them are unusual regional dishes that have been passed along by word of mouth, such as garlic chicken from Veracruz, and San Luis Potosi's own version of \u003ci\u003eenchiladas.\u003c\/i\u003e The traditional favorites are here—\u003ci\u003echiles en nogada, tamales, pozole,\u003c\/i\u003e tortilla soup—along with some contemporary surprises such as tequila mousse, cilantro soup and lobster crepes. With pine nut sauce. Other well-known Mexican cooks have also contributed their own special recipes to the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll 250 recipes have been photographed by Ignacio Urquiza, one of Mexico's foremost food and travel photographers. He also provided the scenic photographs, which lead the reader through the regions of Mexico, revealing the markets, the countryside, the way the people live and eat in this varied and beautiful country. Marilyn Tausend's text provides an informative accompaniment to the recipes and photos, exploring Mexico's dramatic history through its food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMexico the Beautiful Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e is the essential cookbook for anyone interested in Mexico and Mexican food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48357484953840,"sku":"9780002159494","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780002159494_p0.jpg?v=1764628951","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780002159494","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}