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The Mexican Home Kitchen: Traditional Home-Style Recipes That Capture the Flavors and Memories of Mexico
The long-awaited, best-selling cookbook from Mely Martínez, The Mexican Home Kitchen, compiles the traditional home-style dishes enjoyed every day in Mexican households, with influences from states like Tamaulipas, Nuevo León, Veracruz, Puebla, Estado de México, and Yucatán.
*As featured in The New York Times, New York Magazine, People Magazine, The Smithsonian Magazine, Eater, Epicurious, Chowhound, The Kitchn, Prevention, and Taste of Home*
Illustrated with stunning photography, this book includes recipes for stews, soups, and side dishes, along with famous dishes like mole, enchiladas, picadillo, and milanesa, and is rounded out with delicious salsas, drinks, and desserts.
For Mely Martínez, Mexican cooking has always been about family, community, and tradition. Born and raised in Tampico, Mely started helping in the kitchen at a very young age, since she was the oldest daughter of eight children, and spent summers at her grandmother’s farm in the state of Veracruz, where part of the daily activities included helping grind the corn to make masa.
Mely started her popular blog, Mexico in My Kitchen, to share the recipes and memories of her home so that her son can someday recreate and share these dishes with his own family. In the meantime, it has become the go-to source for those looking for authentic home-style Mexican cooking.
Recreate these favorite comfort foods using inexpensive, easy-to-find ingredients:
Caldo de Pollo (Mexican chicken soup)
Tacos de Bistec (steak tacos)
Carnitas (tender, crispy pork)
Albondigas (Mexican meatballs)
Tamales (both savory and sweet)
Enchiladas (both red and green sauces)
Mole Poblano (one of the most classic and popular moles)
Nopales (recipes made with cactus paddles)
Empanadas (beef and cheese filled)
Chiles Rellenos (stuffed and fried poblano peppers)
Pozole (both red and green versions)
Camarones en Chipotle (deviled shrimp)
Salsa Taquera (salsa for tacos)
Pastel de Tres Leches (a luscious and moist cake that’s a Mexican favorite)
Buñuelos (crispy dough fritters coated in sugar)
Aguas Frescas (horchata, hibiscus, and tamarind flavors)
and much more!
Complete with easy-to-follow instructions, beautiful images, and stories from Mexico, along with recipes for making corn and flour tortillas and tips for stocking your pantry, The Mexican Home Kitchen will have you enjoying this delicious cooking right in your own home.
*As featured in The New York Times, New York Magazine, People Magazine, The Smithsonian Magazine, Eater, Epicurious, Chowhound, The Kitchn, Prevention, and Taste of Home*
Illustrated with stunning photography, this book includes recipes for stews, soups, and side dishes, along with famous dishes like mole, enchiladas, picadillo, and milanesa, and is rounded out with delicious salsas, drinks, and desserts.
For Mely Martínez, Mexican cooking has always been about family, community, and tradition. Born and raised in Tampico, Mely started helping in the kitchen at a very young age, since she was the oldest daughter of eight children, and spent summers at her grandmother’s farm in the state of Veracruz, where part of the daily activities included helping grind the corn to make masa.
Mely started her popular blog, Mexico in My Kitchen, to share the recipes and memories of her home so that her son can someday recreate and share these dishes with his own family. In the meantime, it has become the go-to source for those looking for authentic home-style Mexican cooking.
Recreate these favorite comfort foods using inexpensive, easy-to-find ingredients:
Caldo de Pollo (Mexican chicken soup)
Tacos de Bistec (steak tacos)
Carnitas (tender, crispy pork)
Albondigas (Mexican meatballs)
Tamales (both savory and sweet)
Enchiladas (both red and green sauces)
Mole Poblano (one of the most classic and popular moles)
Nopales (recipes made with cactus paddles)
Empanadas (beef and cheese filled)
Chiles Rellenos (stuffed and fried poblano peppers)
Pozole (both red and green versions)
Camarones en Chipotle (deviled shrimp)
Salsa Taquera (salsa for tacos)
Pastel de Tres Leches (a luscious and moist cake that’s a Mexican favorite)
Buñuelos (crispy dough fritters coated in sugar)
Aguas Frescas (horchata, hibiscus, and tamarind flavors)
and much more!
Complete with easy-to-follow instructions, beautiful images, and stories from Mexico, along with recipes for making corn and flour tortillas and tips for stocking your pantry, The Mexican Home Kitchen will have you enjoying this delicious cooking right in your own home.
192 pages, Hardcover
First published September 15, 2020
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September 14, 2020
This book is filled with recipes I imagine being passed down from abuelas all over México.
Everything I tried was delicious (the churros were extra delightful!) and easy to follow.
Nearly every recipe has a picture, and it's filled with tips on storage and longevity.
There were a few of my personal favourites missing (Dónde está la receta de galletas de boda?) but I suppose it would be hard to include everyone's favourite recipes from México without making this the biggest cookbook to ever exist.
Much love to NetGalley & Quarto Publishing Group – Rock Point for my DRC.
Everything I tried was delicious (the churros were extra delightful!) and easy to follow.
Nearly every recipe has a picture, and it's filled with tips on storage and longevity.
There were a few of my personal favourites missing (Dónde está la receta de galletas de boda?) but I suppose it would be hard to include everyone's favourite recipes from México without making this the biggest cookbook to ever exist.
Much love to NetGalley & Quarto Publishing Group – Rock Point for my DRC.
September 6, 2021
Wonderful book. I wish I could thank Dita for putting this one on my radar.
The recipe for horchata is worth the price of admission all by itself. The recipes in this one look to be genuine, yet approachable and doable for the ordinary home cook. Well, the mole poblano is probably gonna take me like a day to get done, but if it turns out...so worth it.
I'll write updates once I've had a chance to try a few of these.
Well... maybe after I get done chugging a gallon of the horchata.
The recipe for horchata is worth the price of admission all by itself. The recipes in this one look to be genuine, yet approachable and doable for the ordinary home cook. Well, the mole poblano is probably gonna take me like a day to get done, but if it turns out...so worth it.
I'll write updates once I've had a chance to try a few of these.
Well... maybe after I get done chugging a gallon of the horchata.
November 5, 2020
This is a gorgeous cookbook written by a Mexican American chef, especially for fellow Mexicans away from home who miss the foods they grew up with. Martinez goes into lots of details about ingredients and provides recipes for all the standard Mexican dishes, with a special focus on dishes that are comfort foods back home. There are photos for over half of the recipes, but not all. No nutritional information is provided. Most of the recipes rely heavily on meat and cheese, so it won't be a great fit for vegetarians (and definitely not for vegans). There's a pretty high use of ingredients like bread crumbs, spaghetti, corn, rice, etc. that will also make it challenging for paleo, whole-30 or other folks on special diets (forget it if you're keto or low-carb). For those who just want delicious, modern traditional Mexican recipes, this will be a phenomenal tool.
I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for review.
I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for review.
September 5, 2020
I'm giving this one 3.5 stars because it has potential, but it's not for me.
The recipes in this gorgeously covered book are for some of the most traditional and common foods one finds all over Mexico. They're basically the 'fonda' version of what you'd find in most Mexican houses.
Now, I feel like I need to explain what a 'fonda' is because if I tell any Mexican that it's fonda food, they'd immediately understand what I mean. But there really isn't a direct translation into English so bear with me. Imagine fast food if it was made from better ingredients and the taste changed from place to place depending on who is doing the cooking. The food always has a similarity in what's on offer and how it's served, but the taste changes. It's in essence basic, classic dishes made with a few, affordable ingredients.
I made a couple of the recipes and they're well explained and pretty easy to manage. The flavor was good, but it's the kind of food that I would usually go to a good 'fonda' restaurant for and find it even better.
That's why I say that it's fundamentally good, but not for me. If I'm cooking, I'm making more complex dishes, or just using the recipes that I inherited from my mom and older relatives and that are (IMHO) better ^_^.
My one dig at it is that it uses cumin. I have family from all over Mexico. I've eaten all over Mexico. Never have any of the traditional dishes I've tasted used cumin. The most common complaint I hear from people when talking about Mexican food in the US is that there is cumin in it, and that's just not done in traditional Mexican cooking. I'm actually incredibly intrigued by Matinez' use of it.
Happy thanks to NetGalley and Rock Point for the early read.
The recipes in this gorgeously covered book are for some of the most traditional and common foods one finds all over Mexico. They're basically the 'fonda' version of what you'd find in most Mexican houses.
Now, I feel like I need to explain what a 'fonda' is because if I tell any Mexican that it's fonda food, they'd immediately understand what I mean. But there really isn't a direct translation into English so bear with me. Imagine fast food if it was made from better ingredients and the taste changed from place to place depending on who is doing the cooking. The food always has a similarity in what's on offer and how it's served, but the taste changes. It's in essence basic, classic dishes made with a few, affordable ingredients.
I made a couple of the recipes and they're well explained and pretty easy to manage. The flavor was good, but it's the kind of food that I would usually go to a good 'fonda' restaurant for and find it even better.
That's why I say that it's fundamentally good, but not for me. If I'm cooking, I'm making more complex dishes, or just using the recipes that I inherited from my mom and older relatives and that are (IMHO) better ^_^.
My one dig at it is that it uses cumin. I have family from all over Mexico. I've eaten all over Mexico. Never have any of the traditional dishes I've tasted used cumin. The most common complaint I hear from people when talking about Mexican food in the US is that there is cumin in it, and that's just not done in traditional Mexican cooking. I'm actually incredibly intrigued by Matinez' use of it.
Happy thanks to NetGalley and Rock Point for the early read.
September 15, 2020
This is, quite simply, the perfect cookbook. The layout is simple and intuitive and the photography is stunning. There are dishes that I know I do not like, yet the photos make me want to try them again. I can’t wait to try the salsas. Highly recommended!
This unbiased review is based on a complimentary copy provided by the publisher.
This unbiased review is based on a complimentary copy provided by the publisher.
October 1, 2020
This is a must have cookbook, filled with essentials (such as tortillas), classic dishes (like Pozole) and so much more. It's a beautiful cookbook, loaded with colorful and appetizing pictures. As a lover of Mexican cuisine, I will use this book often.
Thank you Quarto Publishing and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you Quarto Publishing and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
November 20, 2020
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.
The Mexican Home Kitchen is a fantastic cookbook for any lovers of Mexican food. Full of authentic, traditional foods, this book is sure to get taste buds tingling and mouths watering.
There are many comfort food recipes within this book that I can't wait to try!
The author explains information about spices at the beginning and the book has a photo to accompany most of the recipes throughout this book.
If your looking for authentic and traditional food and cooking, then this book is a must read!
The Mexican Home Kitchen is a fantastic cookbook for any lovers of Mexican food. Full of authentic, traditional foods, this book is sure to get taste buds tingling and mouths watering.
There are many comfort food recipes within this book that I can't wait to try!
The author explains information about spices at the beginning and the book has a photo to accompany most of the recipes throughout this book.
If your looking for authentic and traditional food and cooking, then this book is a must read!
June 23, 2022
This book made me so hungry.
Some of the recipes seem a little more complicated than I'm usually up for, but not completely out of reach, and I appreciate how traditional they are. Almost every single recipe has a picture! and measurements are both by volume and metric weight.
Borrowed from Kindle Unlimited but now I want a copy for my shelves.
3.5
Some of the recipes seem a little more complicated than I'm usually up for, but not completely out of reach, and I appreciate how traditional they are. Almost every single recipe has a picture! and measurements are both by volume and metric weight.
Borrowed from Kindle Unlimited but now I want a copy for my shelves.
3.5
August 30, 2020
That glorious cover drew me in and the delicious recipes and photos made me long for my fave Mexican dishes. Written by the famed blogger Mely Martínez of Mexico in My Kitchen, this stunning cookbook features recipes for traditional home-style dishes from across Mexico, including salsas, mole, enchiladas, carnitas, empanadas, desserts, drinks, and more.
Also includes instructions for pantry stocking, making flour and corn tortillas, easy-to-follow recipes, and compelling stories from Mexico. A triumph!
Pub Date 15 Sep 2020
Thanks to the author, Quarto Publishing Group-Rock Point, and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are mine.
#TheMexicanHomeKitchen #NetGalley
Also includes instructions for pantry stocking, making flour and corn tortillas, easy-to-follow recipes, and compelling stories from Mexico. A triumph!
Pub Date 15 Sep 2020
Thanks to the author, Quarto Publishing Group-Rock Point, and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are mine.
#TheMexicanHomeKitchen #NetGalley
September 12, 2020
I haven’t cooked that much Mexican food other than the well known dishes we all love, so I was very eager to read this and oh my God, I am so flippin’ happy I did, there is so much inspiration and happiness to be found in this beautiful coook book. Mely draws on family and home cooking and you can tell, you can feel the love food food, home and the recipes in this book. Just reading and going through the book makes you hungry and drool. The few recipes I’ve tried so far have been a great success, easy to follow the recipes and hugely popular with my family. I would highly recommend this is added to anyone’s kitchen library, a wonderful addition to mine that will definitely become a go to recipe book.
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
September 13, 2020
Based on her years writing her blog, Mexico in My Kitchen, Mely Martinez has brought us The Mexican Home Kitchen. It’s a beautiful book with a nice variety of recipes. I received this as an arc from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I grew up in Central Texas with Tex-Mex as my home food. Tex-Mex is an anglicized variant of northern Mexican home cooking. It doesn’t take much effort to find more traditional Mexican fare in and around Austin, but it was our travels in through Mexico that opened my eyes to the differences. I bring this up because many Americans think Tex Mex is Mexican cuisine. It is not. A lot of these recipes are very familiar to me and I would recommend this to someone interested in exploring Mexican food beyond the anglicized border variations. Cheddar cheese and sour cream don’t make the list of ingredients in most of these recipes.
The vast majority of these recipes really are doable in your average home kitchen. Some of them take time and attention (no InstantPot recipes here), but she does utilize the blender in ways that cut prep time down significantly. I laughed (at myself) when I saw her carnitas recipe. It calls for 5 ingredients – pork, lard or vegetable oil, garlic (optional), salt and water. My recipe has an additional 7 ingredients. I will be calling my recipe shredded pork from now on. All of the recipes, even the tamales, feel doable.
The Mexican Home Kitchen is a cozy cookbook. It’s great for omnivores, has some vegetarian recipes and not much for the vegans in your life.
I grew up in Central Texas with Tex-Mex as my home food. Tex-Mex is an anglicized variant of northern Mexican home cooking. It doesn’t take much effort to find more traditional Mexican fare in and around Austin, but it was our travels in through Mexico that opened my eyes to the differences. I bring this up because many Americans think Tex Mex is Mexican cuisine. It is not. A lot of these recipes are very familiar to me and I would recommend this to someone interested in exploring Mexican food beyond the anglicized border variations. Cheddar cheese and sour cream don’t make the list of ingredients in most of these recipes.
The vast majority of these recipes really are doable in your average home kitchen. Some of them take time and attention (no InstantPot recipes here), but she does utilize the blender in ways that cut prep time down significantly. I laughed (at myself) when I saw her carnitas recipe. It calls for 5 ingredients – pork, lard or vegetable oil, garlic (optional), salt and water. My recipe has an additional 7 ingredients. I will be calling my recipe shredded pork from now on. All of the recipes, even the tamales, feel doable.
The Mexican Home Kitchen is a cozy cookbook. It’s great for omnivores, has some vegetarian recipes and not much for the vegans in your life.
September 14, 2020
Mexican food is so much more than burritos and tacos. This book shows how versatile, yummy and yet simple the Mexican Home Kitchen actually is.
Try the desserts! Trust me!
Try the desserts! Trust me!
August 31, 2020
I LOVE Mexican food and was exited for this new cookbook. In the beginning the author introduced many foods and spices needed to make her mexican dishes, what they are and where to get them. I think I don’t need to point out how helpful this is. The dishes sounded like something ones abuela would cook. Some of them a very popular, like Guacamole or Churros, and others were completely new to me. The pictures were great too and I’m really, really hungry now. I think it’s time for some mexican rice pudding.
Thanks to Rock Point and NetGalley for providing me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to Rock Point and NetGalley for providing me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
September 6, 2020
I love Mexican food, but I've only tried mainstream dishes, such as Tacos, Burritos, Chilli etc. Since Lockdown I have tried to be more adventurous with my cooking and discover new recipes. I was attracted to this book by the beautiful cover, as well as the title. Recipes that are cooked in Mexican Homes sounded interesting.
This book has gorgeous photographs in it which show the finished dish, as well as some step by step photographs. There is an extensive list of tools and equipment that are usually used in Mexican kitchens as well as a guide to pantry ingredients.
The Author starts the book with the story of how she has always been interested in food, and learnt to cook at her Grandmother's Farm. Each recipe begins with an introduction of the History of the dish, and ends with extensive notes to help you make the dish.
The ingredients are in both American Cup Sizes as well as grams which makes it a lot easier. There is a good variety of recipes, some of which I am familiar with, others are new to me.
I would recommend this book for someone who already has knowledge of cooking, not a novice as some of the recipes are more complicated.
The only drawback to this book is that in the U.K. I don't think that you would be able to buy some of the ingredients very easily, especially cheeses and the vast range of peppers. They could probably be substituted though, although the resulting dish may not be as authentic or delicious.
Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for my ARC.
This book has gorgeous photographs in it which show the finished dish, as well as some step by step photographs. There is an extensive list of tools and equipment that are usually used in Mexican kitchens as well as a guide to pantry ingredients.
The Author starts the book with the story of how she has always been interested in food, and learnt to cook at her Grandmother's Farm. Each recipe begins with an introduction of the History of the dish, and ends with extensive notes to help you make the dish.
The ingredients are in both American Cup Sizes as well as grams which makes it a lot easier. There is a good variety of recipes, some of which I am familiar with, others are new to me.
I would recommend this book for someone who already has knowledge of cooking, not a novice as some of the recipes are more complicated.
The only drawback to this book is that in the U.K. I don't think that you would be able to buy some of the ingredients very easily, especially cheeses and the vast range of peppers. They could probably be substituted though, although the resulting dish may not be as authentic or delicious.
Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for my ARC.
October 7, 2020
The Mexican Home Kitchen is filled with simple yet delicious recipes to add some real spice and flavor to your home cooking game! I mean, there are some serious yummy Mexican recipes in here for your tastebuds delight!
I have long found that in order to really learn down-home (from wherever your home is) is usually taught at the elbow of your grandmother. And oh boy, did I feel like I was sitting at someone's abuela's elbow throughout this whole book. The recipes were fairly simple with simple ingredients (some may have to be sourced through specialized grocers or online but not a lot). The instructions were detailed enough that I feel even a novice would be able to do a fairly good job. The pictures were beautifully done. The sauces and salsa recipes alone would be worth the price of the book!
I seriously can't wait until my next grocery shopping trip. I have so many recipes I want to try! I seriously recommend picking this one up!
*ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*
I have long found that in order to really learn down-home (from wherever your home is) is usually taught at the elbow of your grandmother. And oh boy, did I feel like I was sitting at someone's abuela's elbow throughout this whole book. The recipes were fairly simple with simple ingredients (some may have to be sourced through specialized grocers or online but not a lot). The instructions were detailed enough that I feel even a novice would be able to do a fairly good job. The pictures were beautifully done. The sauces and salsa recipes alone would be worth the price of the book!
I seriously can't wait until my next grocery shopping trip. I have so many recipes I want to try! I seriously recommend picking this one up!
*ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*
September 12, 2020
Beautiful authentic style Mexican foods cookbook! Recipes vary from main dishes to sides, desserts, and drinks. Mouth watering pictures were delightful and the recipes themselves very detailed. Even a step by step method for corn and flour tortillas that looked amazing.
What did I like? I loved the authentic feel of the cookbook. I have never been to Mexico but have had a few friends from there cook for me so it was a relief to find a lot of similar type pictures. The food they cooked always tasted amazing despite some of the cuts of meats they used and simplicity of the dishes. The fresh ingredients looks like it makes all the difference.
Would I recommend or buy? If your nostalgic like me and love these authentic type recipe books then look no further for some mouth watering Mexican food. I can’t wait to try to make my own salsa, or guacamole recipe listed. The pictures in this book were amazing. The book also offers some really great looking soups as well. I would love a copy of this book.
I received a digitized copy to voluntarily look at and offer an opinion. This was a beautiful cookbook. Kudos to the author for some great recipes. Five stars.
What did I like? I loved the authentic feel of the cookbook. I have never been to Mexico but have had a few friends from there cook for me so it was a relief to find a lot of similar type pictures. The food they cooked always tasted amazing despite some of the cuts of meats they used and simplicity of the dishes. The fresh ingredients looks like it makes all the difference.
Would I recommend or buy? If your nostalgic like me and love these authentic type recipe books then look no further for some mouth watering Mexican food. I can’t wait to try to make my own salsa, or guacamole recipe listed. The pictures in this book were amazing. The book also offers some really great looking soups as well. I would love a copy of this book.
I received a digitized copy to voluntarily look at and offer an opinion. This was a beautiful cookbook. Kudos to the author for some great recipes. Five stars.
September 14, 2020
This is a lovely cookbook that is full of delicious sounding recipes. The author begins this title with sections on The Mexican Pantry, Tools and Equipment, Roasting Vegetables and both Corn and Flour Tortillas. Then come the many recipes in categories including soups, mains, salsas and sides, and desserts and drinks.
It’s hard to pick just one from each category as there are so many but here is a sampling. There are Pozole Rojo, Picadillo, Salsa Verde Rostizada, Arroz con Leche and Cafe de Olla.
Those who already love or who would like to explore Mexican flavors at home, will enjoy this cookbook. The photographs are gorgeous and the recipes are clear.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title. All opinions are my own.
It’s hard to pick just one from each category as there are so many but here is a sampling. There are Pozole Rojo, Picadillo, Salsa Verde Rostizada, Arroz con Leche and Cafe de Olla.
Those who already love or who would like to explore Mexican flavors at home, will enjoy this cookbook. The photographs are gorgeous and the recipes are clear.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title. All opinions are my own.
September 11, 2020
This book was received as an ARC from Quarto Publishing Group – Rock Point in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.
I could not stop reading this cookbook and look at all the photos of the delicious food. This cookbook will definitely make you crave Mexican even if you are not the biggest lover of their food. I am not a huge Mexican lover but after reading this cookbook, I know that there will be some dishes that will convert me and I know one of the recipes I will be trying is the Mexican Meatballs. All look so delicious and this will definitely be a potential candidate for our cooking demos at the library.
We will consider adding this title to our TX Non-Fiction collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.
I could not stop reading this cookbook and look at all the photos of the delicious food. This cookbook will definitely make you crave Mexican even if you are not the biggest lover of their food. I am not a huge Mexican lover but after reading this cookbook, I know that there will be some dishes that will convert me and I know one of the recipes I will be trying is the Mexican Meatballs. All look so delicious and this will definitely be a potential candidate for our cooking demos at the library.
We will consider adding this title to our TX Non-Fiction collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.
September 7, 2020
Firstly, just visually this is a really beautiful cookbook. It's vibrant and colourful, but still clearly laid out and easy to read. The author writes so fondly and informatively about Mexican cooking and food. The first few chapters cover the core ingredients, tools and techniques of Mexican cooking. As well as the authors background and love of Mexico and Mexican cooking providing a visceral link to home for the diaspora population.
Every recipe is accompanied by a short paragraph about the dish, and then footnoted with substitutions you can make either for your taste, regional variations or if some ingredients aren't available to you.
There are chapters on every aspect of Mexican cooking, including an entire chapter dedicated to the amazing array of drinks in Mexico. It really is encyclopaedic in its depth and breadth. If you enjoy cooking, Mexican cuisine or just beautiful books I really recommend this.
* I was given this book via NetGalley free of charge in exchange for an honest review.
Every recipe is accompanied by a short paragraph about the dish, and then footnoted with substitutions you can make either for your taste, regional variations or if some ingredients aren't available to you.
There are chapters on every aspect of Mexican cooking, including an entire chapter dedicated to the amazing array of drinks in Mexico. It really is encyclopaedic in its depth and breadth. If you enjoy cooking, Mexican cuisine or just beautiful books I really recommend this.
* I was given this book via NetGalley free of charge in exchange for an honest review.
September 9, 2020
This Mexican cookbook is an absolute delight! It is well laid out, and very informative from an introduction about Mexican home cooking and Mely’s life as a child growing up in Mexico to a comprehensive list of Mexican ingredients and utensils.
The recipes are set out very clearly with enticingly delicious looking photographs.
Mely’s “Notas” are very useful for alternative ingredients and cooking processes.
My only criticism ( and it’s not really a criticism, more an observation) is that it is very hard to get some of the ingredients in the UK (eg nopales and tomatillos) at a reasonable price, but they could be substituted for something else, ( maybe okra/ green tomatoes.)
All in all an inspirational cook book for anyone wishing to try cooking Mexican home style food , and a pleasure to read.
The recipes are set out very clearly with enticingly delicious looking photographs.
Mely’s “Notas” are very useful for alternative ingredients and cooking processes.
My only criticism ( and it’s not really a criticism, more an observation) is that it is very hard to get some of the ingredients in the UK (eg nopales and tomatillos) at a reasonable price, but they could be substituted for something else, ( maybe okra/ green tomatoes.)
All in all an inspirational cook book for anyone wishing to try cooking Mexican home style food , and a pleasure to read.
September 16, 2020
Having a Mexican best friend and Mexican nieces, I thought I was more familiar with Mexican food, however this book showed me that I have more than a few holes in my knowledge of Mexican food. I was so excited to see recipes that are both familiar/unfamiliar, and some that hit me with nostalgia -- Crema de Elote, Flautas, Chiles Rellenos, MOLE POBLANO - YES!). I'm so excited to try them, especially ones that I've had on my list to make, however was never really happy with previous recipes. For the most part, I can find the ingredients in local stores (I live in a very diverse city), the instructions are numbered, the photos are beautiful and the Notas are incredible helpful. Thank you Mely Martinez! #TheMexicanHomeKitchen #NetGalley
September 10, 2020
I really enjoyed this cookbook. There are wonderful stories, beautiful food pictures and so much more! I loved the pantry staples section telling me key items I would need while making these wonderful recipes. I went out and bought the ingredients for the Chicken Tortilla soup immediately and I can't wait to make it. I loved that the recipes had Mely's own notes as well, including Instant Pot or Crockpot cooking times. It's so convenient to have everything you need in one beautiful cookbook!
Thanks to the author, Quarto Publishing Group-Rock Point, and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are mine.
Thanks to the author, Quarto Publishing Group-Rock Point, and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are mine.
September 12, 2020
Thank you to Netgalley, Quarto Publishing Group – Rock Point, and Mely Martinez for providing me with an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
WOW!! I have been wanting to experiment a bit in my kitchen with new recipes from all around the world and this book has such amazing recipes I cannot wait to make them!! They look so yummy and I love the design of the book. Just visually this is a really beautiful cookbook. It's vibrant and colourful.
A lot of the recipe look easy to make and most of the ingredients should be very easy to find.
WOW!! I have been wanting to experiment a bit in my kitchen with new recipes from all around the world and this book has such amazing recipes I cannot wait to make them!! They look so yummy and I love the design of the book. Just visually this is a really beautiful cookbook. It's vibrant and colourful.
A lot of the recipe look easy to make and most of the ingredients should be very easy to find.
September 16, 2020
I found this to be a wonderful introduction to Mexican home cooking with many recipes I'd like to try out. The book includes recipes for many common favorites and also for some much lesser known ones. Recipes come from various parts of Mexico and are not specific to any particular region. The text is accompanied by many photographs of the dishes and each recipe includes notes on cooking along with alternative options where applicable under the Notas section. The book is welcoming and helpful all along the way.
It's a 4.5 star cookery book in my eyes and I look forward to seeing a print copy and trying out these recipes
Many thanks to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing for sharing an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
It's a 4.5 star cookery book in my eyes and I look forward to seeing a print copy and trying out these recipes
Many thanks to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing for sharing an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
September 14, 2020
A wonderful and easy to follow recipes. If you want to make salsa, tortillas or soups and main dishes this is a great resource. Common ingredients and step by step instructions makes this a must for those who want more authentic Mexican dishes. Highly recommend this book.
September 16, 2020
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Yay! I was so excited to read this book! I love some homemade food and I love trying new recipes at home. I tried Mexican food for the first time 3 year ago and I just can't live without flour tortillas and chips&salsa! I'm Brazilian and we don't really eat Mexican food there even though they are similar. This book has most of the recipes that we crave when going to a Mexican restaurant and more! The photos are very nice, the recipes are easy to follow and well organized. It didn't have a recipe for ACP (arroz con pollo) but it's ok! Great book!! I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
Yay! I was so excited to read this book! I love some homemade food and I love trying new recipes at home. I tried Mexican food for the first time 3 year ago and I just can't live without flour tortillas and chips&salsa! I'm Brazilian and we don't really eat Mexican food there even though they are similar. This book has most of the recipes that we crave when going to a Mexican restaurant and more! The photos are very nice, the recipes are easy to follow and well organized. It didn't have a recipe for ACP (arroz con pollo) but it's ok! Great book!! I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
September 17, 2020
I love this book. The recipes are not overly complicated and don't require any obscure ingredients. I'm slightly obsessed with Mexican food and this book has plenty to keep me happily occupied for the coming weeks in lockdown. Recipes include prep and cooking times as well as plenty of pictures which is always very useful.
Highly recommended.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an advance copy of this title in exchange for an unbiased review.
Highly recommended.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an advance copy of this title in exchange for an unbiased review.
July 27, 2023
I chose this book to become inspired in my own cooking. To my surprise this book contained recipes from my childhood. Recipes I’ve often thought about, but didn’t know how to execute. Food I thought we ate because we were poor - not because it was tradition. What a treat, gratifying. I can’t wait to share some of these with my own family.
December 20, 2024
I almost never read cookbooks like a fiction book, but this one I did. I’d just gone to Mexico and the memory of how good the food was still lingered so I picked this up and read through it to prepare for getting better at Mexican cooking. So far so good— strongly recommend the book, the information is very thorough, the dishes are good, and the writing is engaging.
April 11, 2025
100% delicious 😋
Loved all the recipes 😍 (even those I haven't tried). There is a great variety of recipes here, from the most well-known worldwide Mexican dishes to less known ones and amazing desserts, too.
100% reccomend it.
Loved all the recipes 😍 (even those I haven't tried). There is a great variety of recipes here, from the most well-known worldwide Mexican dishes to less known ones and amazing desserts, too.
100% reccomend it.
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