Fresh Mexico: 100 Simple Recipes for True Mexican Flavor: A Cookbook

I too am Mexican and love to cook family recipes. I also love trying new recipes. On page 30 of this book is Tijuana-Style sushi rolls. The recipe starts with making a spinach and cilantro crepe which sound really good so I made it. One change I made is by adding cottage cheese to it. I know it sounds strange but this crepe is nothing short of fantastic. It’s a flavor bomb for your taste buds. Fantastic.Muchas gracias Marcela. Dios lo bendiga.

Such versatile recipes! I can use the varied salsas and spice mixes for many different dishes. I just love deep spicy hot and always look for recipes with chipotles and adobo. Come on Marcela, where are your molcajete recipes? (I got Surf & Turf online.) :-)

I came across this cookbook from the library first and thought it would be worth the purchase. There are so many recipes in this book that inspire me to cook. I like Villadolid's take on fresh, modern Mexican food. I made the poblano crepes and they were incredible. My husband said they were "one of my best." I have now purchased her 2 other books.

Silly ole me, I thought I was getting simple recipes. It even says simple recipes in the book title. Perhaps the title should have included simple ingredients too. I have no desire to cook octopus; I usually see octopus at the bait shop. I thought I was getting a book of recipes that the average Mexican family would be having for dinner on a regular basis. I don't think that's what I got. Even if there were 50 recipes less and they were basic, everyday rub-your-belly yummy recipes, I would have been happy. Today, not so much. This volume will go on the bookshelf and out in the next yard sale.

I ordered this book along with Lourdes Castro's "Simply Mexican," and I am in love with them both. While the recipes in Castro's book are a little easier to make, what I love about "Fresh Mexico" is Valladolid's modern twists and innovative fusion recipes (like the "Baha sushi" and "Cilantro tandoori chicken with grilled pineapple salsa"). Growing up in a border town, Marcela learned to cook with both Mexican and U.S. ingredients. She also attended culinary schools in both L.A. and France.That being said, if you are looking for traditional "authentic" Mexican recipes, look elsewhere. If you are looking for more modern Mexican-inspired dishes with fun and flair, order this book! It is sleek, colorful, and sure to impress your dinner guests.Note: If you are like me, you may be worried about the local availability of traditional Mexican ingredients. No worries- Valladolid gives tons of suggestions for easy-to-find substitutions for those of us in the States.

What a wonderful Mexican flavored recipe book. I've eaten many of these, or similar, meals over the years traveling in Mexico and the Southwest. Now I have them in simple recipe form. I've already prepared the Skewered Shrimp for two different groups, one back East and one here in Southern CA. I used Thyme on one as the Rosemary was not available. Both were kicking! I upped my reputation and didn't have to admit how simple they were to prepare.I love regular tacos, burritos, tortas and such, but what a way to kick it up using authentic Mexican style and ingredients. Marcela has brought out a wonderful book, giving us not only these recipes but also great photos, food history and family tidbits. A must have for those wanting to move beyond the street fare.

This book is anything but "authentic" but there are some good ideas and it may be worth your time. Most Italians would be confused to eat at Giada DiLaurentis' home and learn that they were being served Italian food. Likewise, most Mexicans, except maybe in resorts, would be surprised that their cuisine is rich in things like Osso Buco, Game Hens with Apricot-Tequila-California Chile Sauce and Golden Beet Carpaccio. They might like it, it may be good but it's hardly "authentic".My problem with both this book (and those by Giada) is the assumption that real Mexican (or Italian) food needs to be "lightened up" and modernized. Bad American versions of both cuisines can use some help but it's not the host cuisine's fault that we keep making a mess of things.So the whole premise is kind of a mess but there are some good looking dishes here.

Has some enjoyable recipes for all parts of a menu. No she is not Diana Kennedy but the food is tasty and thankfully does not read like a Mexican restauant's menu. The fish tacos are really good and her basic homemade beans are simple and tasty. Will use it when I want to make something new for the family. So far I have found all the ingredients at my Whole Foods or Hispanic grocery so no worries for finding what you need. Recipes are easy to read and she is enthused about her food. I enjoyed it.

My wife is a very good cook and we all love Mexican food. Marcela cooks very good and tasty food.

She have talent for Mexican home cooking

Many interesting recipes and not too many exotic ingredients.