I love this book. When I first started cooking I kept wondering where the Mexican food books were. I found Diane Kennedy. But, what I was really looking for was Tex-Mex. Just like the Tex-Mex we had at our local eatery, Matt’s Rancho Martinez. We started frequenting Matt’s from the time he opened his place in Lakewood. It’s not quite the same without old Matt around coming by to see how everyone is doing. But, it’s still good and often what I think of when I want Mexican food.
He had a couple of books before this one. This one is undoubtedly the best. The photos are great and the recipes cover all my favorites and more. His chili rellenos are by far the best I’ve ever eaten and the recipe is right here. All his salsas, margaritas, enchilada sauces and more. I really recommend this book. I roll out this one when I want to impress visitors from out of state who never sit down to Mexican food at their table at home. I’ve seen the book at Borders and on Amazon.
If you don’t already have a good Tex-Mex cookbook, this is the only one you’ll need.
Margaret, does it have a chili gravy recipe in it. My life would be much more complete if I could learn how to make it at home!
There’s a beef enchilada sauce. Maybe that’s what you’re looking for. You want me to send you the recipe?
Oh, so spooky! I was JUST thinking that we don’t have that cookbook and how it may be a good surprise for the hubby, blah, blah, blah…and low and behold…you post this now! I swear we’re on the same page, Margie! Too many coincidences like this, huh? Their chili rellenos are incredible. I hope they aren’t too difficult.
Sure, Margie. Send it on! Thanks!!
Wow Margie, you’ve been doing this a while! Of all the Mexican / Tex-Mex cookbooks I’ve looked at, I can’t say I’ve seen this one.
Thank you for the tip.