Mexican Today: New and Rediscovered Recipes for Contemporary Kitchens

I am in love with Pati Jinich and her show, she is delightful. Her energy, personality, stories and cooking always make me smile and want to eat Mexican food. I read that that this is for the modern kitchen and do find a wide assortment of practical recipes that can be easily made. I am a serious cook and I will search out any ingredients I need to have. Patti suggests some items that can now be found in a lot of major food stores, but also let's you know that you can work around not having something on hand.I don't know if you have looked up this woman's background, she comes from the business world and her credential are quite impressive. I have a hundred cookbooks, and use many of them beside e-books. This book has been my return to real print on paper pages cookbook. What a relief. If you watch her shows you will not be disappointed. If you haven't you haven’t, you might want to check her out on public television. I have found out that she will be giving a talk and cooking demo in my area and will bring this book in for her autograph. I feel like a kid again. What can I say, I like Mexican food, and as I mentioned, I am in love with this woman, because she is practical, down to earth and has great simple recipes. Hope this helps you.

Pati Jinich’s first book sits on my counter and I refer to it often and was very excited for her second to be released. I have not been disappointed. The recipes are fresh and exciting, truly mixing past and present with both ingredients, historical perspectives and a true sensibility of the way people eat today.I love the format of the recipes. They are clearly written with the prep time, cook time and make ahead option listed up front, which makes for easy planning. I read another reviewer who said the ingredients were hard to find, and while some might be depending on where you live, there are alternatives listed. I live in a city and have not had any trouble locating ingredients for the recipes I’ve tried.The frequent sections of “Cook’s Tips” are filled with useful tidbits of advice. I cook often, but rarely go out on a limb and away from what I’m comfortable with. Pati Jinich makes me want to try different recipes and ingredients I never thought of. Her voice when telling the short stories that top each recipe are entertaining and fun to read, often including family anecdotes and entertaining moments. The large colorful blocks of information scattered throughout the book that discuss ingredients, methods, techniques and background information are visually exciting, educational, and often, a little bit sassy!I love the photography, the color choices and the idea that Mexican food can join any other type of food we make and enhance it. A true fusion of foods across our cultural kitchens. I love it.

I am the proud owner of Pati's Mexican Kitchen, I use her recipes frequently. So when I learned the second book was to be released, I immediately ordered pre publication. I was not disappointed when Mexican Today arrived. My friend ordered one as well and we are currently cooking our way through the book.We live in Mexico and find the pride and enthusiasm that Patti exhibits in her stories and recipes is so indicative of the Mexican people. If you love Mexican food, then you need both of Patti's books.

I've only made one recipe from this book and I have to say its the best mexican food I've ever had and it was incredibly easy to understand as well as fun to prepare. I made the Macaroni with Chipotle Chicken and we had a difficult time not eating all of it between the 2 of us, the leftovers were just as good the next day. Highly recommend this cookbook.

I guess I should have had a clue from the title but I really did not think about seeing things like macaroni and pizza in a book like this. While some of the recipes look interesting and are probably delicious, I am having a bit of difficulty wrapping my mind around this sort of Americanized and international set of recipes that have a Mexican flare. The pictures of the food are great. I love books with pictures so when I make the food, I have an idea of whether it has come out like it is supposed to be. I enjoy watching this cook on PBS but wish the focus was a bit more on the tradtional.

Simple and authentic Mexican recipes. As good, if not better than her first book; with easy to find ingredients. Cilantro can replace epazote for example. Most chiles and chile pastes can now be bought in Mexican stores in your area; unless there aren't any Mexican communities near you. Then order online; they are available. And, did I say delicious ! ? Try her simple black beans and use cilantro if epazote is not available. That's what I did and they came out perfect and with an indescribable flavor. When I reheated them the next day, the perfume of the cilantro lessened so i added a whole jalapeño to the pot and slowly brought the beans up to slow boil. Not hot, just a delicious extra flavor added to the pot of black beans. Buen provecho!

This is our second cook book from Pati and it's a gem. I've made a bunch of the taco recipes and they've all been great, but last Sunday I made the Chicken in a Red Mole that sealed the deal. I didn't stray from the recipe and I even found the special cinnamon. This dish is worth the price of admission for this book and I will make it until the day I die. It's very special. If you can make it a day ahead, do so. It's like chili or Lasagna where it's twice as good the next day.

Purchased both of Pati's books as a gift for a friend...they love the books. I have to order for myself. Best Mexican cooks books I've ever read. Love Pati's show, and her cookbooks are excellent and a must have if you want to learn from the best chef, and teacher from her rich culture. A lot of love went into these cookbooks...Awesome Pati!!!!Thank you for sharing your culture, family, and love of healthy, food. From a happy Italian who loves Mexican food!!

I have always liked Pati's style of presenting a recipe. Easy to follow and she always gives extra information when using a new technique. I relied on her earlier book to begin cooking actual Mexican food rather than just TexMex. This one goes the next step and introduces recipes for dishes that include ingredients and techniques that are from other cultures - probably more reflective of the modern Mexican kitchen today.

Très bon rapport qualité/prix! Offert en cadeau à ma soeur excellente cuisinière!

This is an excellent Mexican food cook book by a true expert in Mexican cuisine and culture. I highly recommend it!

Great book! Traditional recipes with explanations and tips.

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