Mexico's Feasts of Life

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Superb recipes celebrating each of the major Hispanic Fiestas from the christening feast through the Day of the Dead. -- Over two dozen Mexican cooking herbs described, explained and illustrated in color. All the major cooking chiles color-illustrated in both fresh and dried forms. Tips on preparing and cooking with chiles. Addresses for the very best North American sources of chiles, herbs, plants, seeds, cheeses and cooking utensils. A thorough section on methods and materials with step-by-step explanations of basic Mexican cookery techniques.