Antojitos: Festive and Flavorful Mexican Appetizers

Author: Barbara Sibley
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Publication Date: 2009-10-06

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Antojitos: Festive and Flavorful Mexican Appetizers

No one does antojitos (Mexican small plates)like Barbara Sibley and Margaritte Malfy, chef/owners of the fabulously popular La Palapa restaurants in Greenwich Village.

In Antojitos, their first cookbook, Sibley and Malfy deliver addictively authentic Mexican farefood for people who love fresh, soulful cooking. Youll find 75 luscious small plates, scintillating salsas, and refreshing drinksand a few perfect desserts. Get inspired by their classic Salsa Verde; crunchy, cheesy Chalupas con Chorizo; succulent Salmon Ceviche with Fresh Mango Salsa; earthy Crepas de Huitlacoche; spicy, ruby-red Hibiscus Margaritas with Piqun Chile Salt; silky, fragrant Kahla and Vanilla Flan; and many more.

This is ideal party food, and Antojitos follows through with sidebars on Mexican cooking and entertaining, along with five suggested menus for themed parties: Ao Nuevo (New Years), Cumpleaos (Birthday), Cinco de Mayo, Da de las Madres (Mothers Day), and Da de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Dozens of glorious food photographs round out the book. Authentic Mexican food has never looked so inviting, stylish, and fun.

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