Description
A compilation of over 1,200 traditional New Mexican recipes!
A compilation of over 1,200 traditional New Mexican recipes!
Enchantment: A New Mexican Cookbook.
Get ready to savor the essence of New Mexico with the largest collection of New Mexican recipes ever assembled, featuring well over 1,200 recipes, each telling a unique story and celebrating the region’s rich culinary heritage!
This collection spans generations, featuring dishes from iconic restaurants, historic cookbooks, and treasured family recipes that bring the state’s culinary legacy to life. Enjoy a delightful variety of flavors, from the spicy allure of green chile stew to the sweet indulgence of biscochitos, each recipe crafted to ignite your passion for cooking. This cookbook is not just a collection of recipes—it’s an invitation to explore the vibrant traditions of New Mexican cuisine!
Book Information:
- Binding: Hardback
- Number of Recipes: 1,200+
- Number of Pages: 379
- Size: 8.5″ x 11″
- Weight: 2 Pounds
- ISBN: 9798218574758
New Mexico’s Food Spans Centuries and Millenia
New Mexican cuisine boasts a rich history that spans centuries, deeply rooted in the traditions of the Pueblo people, whose cooking methods and ingredients date back thousands of years. The Pueblo communities cultivated a diverse array of crops, including maize, beans, and squash, which became staples in their diets. Their culinary practices emphasized the use of local ingredients and communal cooking methods, establishing a foundation that would influence generations to come. With an emphasis on sustainability and harmony with the land, the Pueblo people laid the groundwork for a cuisine that celebrates both flavor and culture.
The arrival of the Spanish over 400 years ago introduced new culinary elements and techniques that transformed New Mexican cuisine into a vibrant tapestry of flavors. Spanish settlers brought with them ingredients such as wheat, garlic, and various meats, blending their cooking traditions with those of the indigenous people. This melding of cultures has resulted in what many consider America’s original fusion cuisine, characterized by the iconic use of green and red chiles, spices, and unique cooking methods. As New Mexican cuisine continues to evolve, it remains a testament to the rich heritage and diverse influences that define this beloved culinary tradition.
Hi, I’m Art Pollard. It’s great to see you!
New Mexican cuisine is unlike any other in the United States. Its history goes back thousands of years and was first developed by the pueblo peoples who now inhabit the Rio Grande Valley with an emphasis on Corn, Squash, Pinion, and native game. The Spanish Conquistadors over 400 years ago brought their recipes along with wheat and ingredients from Spain.
The cuisine of New Mexico is deeply flavorful and has continued to develop and grow with each group of peoples who move here to enjoy New Mexico’s rich culture and traditions. Today, the foods found in New Mexico are truly unique and comprise the United States’ original fusion cuisine.
Enchantment: A New Mexican Cookbook today stands as the largest and most ambitious collection of traditional New Mexican recipes ever created. It will be an indispensable resource for any home cook or even professional chef who is interested in New Mexican cuisine and a fine addition to your bookshelf.
Hi, I’m Art Pollard. It’s great to see you!
New Mexican cuisine is unlike any other in the United States. Its history goes back thousands of years and was first developed by the pueblo peoples who now inhabit the Rio Grande Valley with an emphasis on Corn, Squash, Pinion, and native game. The Spanish Conquistadors over 400 years ago brought their recipes along with wheat and ingredients from Spain.
The cuisine of New Mexico is deeply flavorful and has continued to develop and grow with each group of peoples who move here to enjoy New Mexico’s rich culture and traditions. Today, the foods found in New Mexico are truly unique and comprise the United States’ original fusion cuisine.
Enchantment: A New Mexican Cookbook today stands as the largest and most ambitious collection of traditional New Mexican recipes ever created. It will be an indispensable resource for any home cook or even professional chef who is interested in New Mexican cuisine and a fine addition to your bookshelf.
Spencer Hart (verified owner) –
Love This Book!
Marcy Thompson (verified owner) –
I love collecting cookbooks, though I don’t always use them. This one, however, features some of my favorite New Mexican dishes, and I’ll definitely be turning to it often.
Ralph Gonzalez (verified owner) –
This cookbook is packed with a variety of recipes, from classic favorites like carne adobada to exciting new dishes I never would have thought of—but now I have to try. Most recipes are straightforward and showcase fantastic New Mexican ingredients like piñon nuts, blue corn, and, of course, chile! Chile! Chile!
Christopher Adkins (verified owner) –
I’ve had a blast with this book and its recipes. Packed with flavor and authenticity, it’s perfect for anyone who loves New Mexican food. There’s simply no substitute!
Stephanie Lopez (verified owner) –
If you want to cook like a true New Mexican, get this book. It’s the biggest and best one out there!
Jason Carr (verified owner) –
Good amount of recipes for a cookbook.
Tom Bridges (verified owner) –
A wonderful collection of New Mexico’s finest recipes. I gave this as a wedding gift to a former New Mexican, and it deeply touched the recipient.
Thomas Lafferty (verified owner) –
Great cookbook
Steve Bear (verified owner) –
My wife and I long for authentic New Mexican food, but it’s hard to find where we live. This book has become an essential resource for us. Highly recommended!
Dan Frey (verified owner) –
These recipes are amazing! As a native of Santa Fe, I can say they’re just like the ones my grandparents used to make.
Judith Gross (verified owner) –
Excellent cookbook.
Brian Wilson (verified owner) –
This is my favorite New Mexico cookbook—it has all the recipes my grandma from Las Cruces used to make.
Richard Knox (verified owner) –
Tasty recipes. Great cookbook.
Mitchell Abrahams (verified owner) –
This was the perfect Christmas gift for my wife, who’s from New Mexico. It features lots of authentic New Mexican recipes. She loved it!
Clark Donovan (verified owner) –
I absolutely love this book! Having recently moved to New Mexico, it’s the perfect guide for anyone new to the state (like me) who wants to learn about its unique cuisine and rich culture.
Margaret Morgan (verified owner) –
This cookbook is outstanding! After living in New Mexico for seven years, I was thrilled to receive it and dive deeper into authentic “New Mexican” cooking. It perfectly captures the essence of true New Mexican cuisine.
Victoria Rodriguez (verified owner) –
Having grown up in New Mexico, I really miss it now that I’ve moved away—especially the food! I absolutely love New Mexican cuisine, but recreating the recipes I remember from childhood has been a real challenge. This cookbook is exactly what I needed! The recipes are approachable, and everything I’ve tried so far has been absolutely delicious. It’s a fantastic cookbook—an easy 5 stars!
Kathleen Rocha (verified owner) –
I love exploring New Mexico and its incredible cuisine, so I couldn’t resist getting this cookbook. It feels like it includes every iconic New Mexican recipe! The instructions are generally straightforward, and I was thrilled to find multiple recipes for sopaipillas—my absolute favorite. This book is a must-have for any food lover!
Loretta Clark (verified owner) –
It reminds me of the food I grew up eating in Pojoaque. It brings back memories of feasts at my parents and grandparents. I love this book.
Richard Hansen (verified owner) –
Great cookbook
Gilbert Salazar (verified owner) –
I love this cookbook and am excited to try so many recipes.
Scott Roper (verified owner) –
Written by someone from my hometown (Los Alamos). Good job!
Alejandro Trujillo (verified owner) –
I really like this cookbook.
Bernie Wade (verified owner) –
Having grown up in Rio Rancho, the recipes in this book truly transport me back to my New Mexico roots.
Skip Mann (verified owner) –
Great old school New Mexican cuisine. I not only own a copy of this book, but I’ve also gifted it to two others. It’s a treasure for both reading and cooking. The recipes capture the essence of classic, home-style New Mexican dishes and are easily adaptable to fit your personal preferences and needs.
Fred Ballard (verified owner) –
Huge selection of recipes, but I still have to try any of them.
Cindy Tarango (verified owner) –
Fantastic classic New Mexican recipes!
Gregg Felder (verified owner) –
My wife’s family comes from a proud lineage of northern New Mexican Hispanics, known for their extraordinary cuisine. I gave her this cookbook as a gift for Christmas, and she is absolutely overjoyed by the wealth of authentic recipes it holds. She says it brings back memories of her childhood visits to her grandmother in Espanola.
James D. Smith (verified owner) –
I’m so excited to try every recipe in this cookbook—they all look absolutely delicious!