Download or read book Adventures in Mexican Cooking written by Vicki Barrios Schley and published by Ortho Books. This book was released on 1978 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cookbook featuring 180 Mexican recipes plus a guide to chilies and gardening hints is presented. There are 11 chapters plus an index, metric chart and glossary. Chapter 1 discusses history and background associated with Mexican cooking and culture, including meal patterns and snacks. Chapter 2 examines household tools and ingredients plus information about growing a Mexican garden. Chapter 3 discusses how to select, prepare and preserve chilies. Chapters 4-11 discuss main meal dishes, vegetables and salads, fruits, desserts and beverages.