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Mexican Light: Exciting, Healthy Recipes from the Border and Beyond
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher William Morrow & Co
Publication date January 1, 2000
Binding Paperback
Edition Reprint
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780688174668
ISBN-10 0688174663
Dimensions 1 by 7.75 by 10.25 in.
Weight 1.80 lbs.
Availability§ Publisher Out of Stock Indefinitely
Original list price $16.00
§As reported by publisher
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Summaries and Reviews
Summary
The author of Mediterranean Light takes the fat out of Mexican food to present dozens of variations based on tortillas, from enchiladas to tacos, along with recipes for fish and chicken dishes, desserts, blender drinks, and coffees. Reprint.
Amazon.com description: Product Description: Cilantro and chiles, mole and salsa, succulent sweet shrimp and red snapper, zesty tacos, nachos, and quesadillas--no cuisine in the world is more fun than that of Mexico. In Mexican Light, first published in hardcover in 1996, Martha Rose Shulman takes the fat out of America's favorite good-time food, creating mouthwatering and healthy adaptations of Mexican classics. Mexican Light lets you eat all the irresistible foods from south of the border without any of the guilt.

Savor creamy Chipotle Dip; luscious Refried Black Beans with Plantain Pancakes; delicious Soft Tacos with Chicken, Corn, and Avocado; smoky Pan-Cooked Salmon Fillets with Tomatillo Salsa; and homey Green Hominy Stew with Chicken. Desserts include delectable fruits and ices, and traditional Mexican rice pudding and flan, adapted for lower fat content. Even snacks are healthier versions of our favorite indulgences: crisp nachos and toppings, soft tacos, green enchiladas, and fabulous quesadillas with wild mushrooms and smoked jalapenos.

Each recipe is accompanied by a complete nutritional breakdown, including calories, sodium, and fat. Mexican Light captures the essence of one of the world's greatest cuisines in healthful versions so good you'll never miss the fat!  Cilantro and chiles, mole and salsa, succulent sweet shrimp and red snapper, zesty tacos, nachos, and quesadillas--no cuisine in the world is more fun than that of Mexico.



Editions
Hardcover
Book cover for 9780553096316
 
from Bantam Dell Pub Group (October 1, 1996)
9780553096316 | details & prices | 416 pages | 7.25 × 10.50 × 1.25 in. | 2.45 lbs | List price $29.95
About: Presents low-fat adaptations of popular and classic Mexican dishes, including recipes for non-fat salsa, soft tacos with fish and potatoes, and Veracruz-style fish
Paperback
Book cover for 9780688174668
 
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Reprint edition from William Morrow & Co (January 1, 2000); titled "Mexican Light: Exciting, Healthy Recipes from the Border and Beyond"
9780688174668 | details & prices | 7.75 × 10.25 × 1.00 in. | 1.80 lbs | List price $16.00
About: Shows how to prepare and create low-fat Mexican meals with a variety of recipes, including sections on desserts, drinks, salads, and poultry.

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