Description
Book SynopsisPresenting some two hundred authentic recipes (with nutritional analysis) ranging from traditional tacos and enchiladas to alta cocina Mexicana, this cookbook shows you how to make Mexican food that is highly nutritious and low calorie, easy to prepare, a
Trade ReviewThis book will be valuable to anyone who loves cooking and eating south-of-the-border food—and doesn’t want to sacrifice taste for healthy choices, or vice versa. * Foreword *
Peyton’s cookbook . . . offer[s] recipes that may seem strange at first but could signal the beginning of a long love affair with the real food of Mexico. Emphasizing genuine ingredients . . . the recipes take advantage of Mexican food’s versatility to retain characteristic flavors while keeping medical appointments to a minimum. -- Chris Walters * Acres *
Table of Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Diet and Healthy Eating
- Diabetics and Diet
- Mexican Cooking and Nutrition
- Ingredients
- Cooking Techniques
- Cooking Equipment
- Introduction to the Recipes
- Drinks
- Tortillas
- Salsas and Relishes
- Botanas
- Rice, Beans, and Other Side Dishes
- Soups
- Salads
- Egg Dishes
- Antojitos Mexicanos
- Poultry Entrées
- Beef Entrées
- Pork Entrées
- Lamb Entrées
- Seafood Entrées
- Vegetarian Entrées
- Desserts
- Bibliography
- Index
