El Norte: The Cuisine of Northern Mexico

by James W. Peyton, Michael O'Shaughnessy (Photographer)

The cooking of northern Mexico got its spark from the ranching culture, in which food was prepared with indigenous ingredients and cooked over a wood fire. El Norte presents delicious and easy to prepare recipes and dishes from the northern region of Mexico.

Genres: Cookbooks

256 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1990

About the author

Award-winning author James Peyton’s intriguing settings and memorable characters in his thrillers come from his years of international work and travel. With the publication of Not For Sale, the first four editions of his four-part thriller Artemas Salcido series are now available on Amazon; Legacy of Evil, Terror Crossing, La Buchona, and Not For Sale. Peyton’s stand-alone adventure thriller, The Royal Fifth, was released in 2022. James also has had five acclaimed books published on Mexican cooking, history, and culture. Peyton's writing reflects a depth of understanding and a unique perspective that sets his work apart.

Reviews

[Sally · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoy this cookbook, and the recipies I've tried are delicious. Enjoyed the author too -- a personal cookbook. Heavy on meat, but tastes terrific. Very popular with my family.

[Rusty · Rating 3 out of 5]

Excellent recipes!