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Dos Caminos Mexican Street Food: 120 Authentic Recipes to Make at Home
Dos Caminos Mexican Street Food 120 Authentic Recipes to Make at Home Author:Ivy Stark Street food, the heart and soul of Mexico?s diverse culture, goes gourmet?try the best recipes from the beloved Dos Caminos restaurants at home!After twenty years of traveling throughout Mexico, Chef Ivy Stark became enchanted by the colorful, tasty native foods and was determined to bring them to America. From stylish couples enjoying beef taco... more »s at a café to day laborers standing at a counter over a paper plate filled with carnitas, everyone loves this delicious, accessible cuisine.While the bright, robust flavors of Mexican cooking have tempted taste buds north of the border for decades, only recently has the country?s lesser-known street food made its way onto the American table via California and the Southwest. Versatile and simple, these dishes can be enjoyed as a quick nibble or as part of an elegant meal. Stark introduces both beginners and skilled cooks to such traditional foods as Mexico City corn, smoked fish tostadas, plantain croquettes, and much more. Stark offers time-saving techniques and make-ahead suggestions, as well as tips for working with Mexican seasonings and produce like chilies and plantains. 100 color photographs« less