Mexican Recipes

[Murdy]

Does anybody have a good website (or book) they'd recommend as a credible source of authentic Mexican recipes? Seems like the internet has been taken over by here-to-fore unheard of sites that hawk just about every style of cooking, and I don't really trust them.

[58limited]

Rick Bayless and Views on the Road on youtube are two great places to start.

The Border Cookbook by Cheryl and Bill Jamison really takes a good look at the cuisine along the U.S / Mexico border.

Several good recipes here on the site, Troutman 's Homage to the Taco Chronicles recipes come to mind.

Rick Bayless also has a website with recipes: https://www.rickbayless.com/

[Dan Deter]

I'll upvote The Border Cookbook. My Texan wife approves of it as well.

[Attjack]

Rick Bayless also came to mind for me but I should really be able to name a Mexican chef instead.

[realdocBBQ]

Views on the Road is one of my favorites, too, though they can be a bit slow and she and her sister (who does the filming) like to BS a bit. But good recipes, I've made several of them.

[pkadare]

I don't understand why you don't trust web sites for Mexican recipes, there are tons of them out there. Mexican food, like most national foods is not just one style of cooking, each region has unique recipes and cooking methods. Personally, I'm a big fan of food from the Oaxca region. Here's a couple of links:
Authentic Mexican Recipes | Allrecipes
Authentic Recipes from Oaxaca, Mexico | Epicurious.com | Epicurious.com

[Murdy]

pkadare --
"I look at the ratings and read the comments. I don't find very many that are simply pushing products and even those that do may still have perfectly fine recipes on them." You're kind of making my point. Yes, I do that too. But, I fail to see how there's no value in seeking the counsel of people whose food knowledge I respect to jump start the process. I'd rather start with Kenji than a pamphlet of recipes from the checkout aisle at the grocery store.

[pkadare]

And Kenji has a huge online presence.

[realdocBBQ]

Indeed, I recently used one of Kenji's recipes as a starter for my pork chile verde and it turned out freaking amazing. I've been trying to perfect that for a couple of years and if I'm not 'perfect' yet, it's GD'd freaking good! That chile verde was one of the dishes I've been most proud of in all my years cooking, it sure tripped my trigger, even though some others might not have liked it, I'd eat it every week. Lotta work, though.

[mnavarre]

Cooking con Claudia and Villa Cocina are a couple more YT channels that are good. Pati Jinich is great.

[mnavarre]

Which reminds me Abuelas Kitchen is another good YT channel. Unfortunately, Abuela recently passed.

[58limited]

I'm sorry to hear about that. Abuela's channel is one of the ones I really like.

[realdocBBQ]

Another factor is the variety of recipes and techniques in Mexican cuisine, all of which may be equally 'authentic'.

[Murdy]

I appreciate the input, everyone.

[big_mack]

looks like you got a lot of great suggestions.

[Hulagn1971]

https://www.mexicoinmykitchen.com/

[CaptainMike]

Plus 1 on this!
Also: https://www.isabeleats.com/
And: https://www.mylatinatable.com/

[Bkhuna]

That's one site I follow. Very good. Another of my regulars is https://pinaenlacocina.com/

[big_mack]

Not a source of recipes, just one recipe that is awesome. The marinate/sauce is renowned amongst Kenji fans. Watching this thread as i could use some good mexican recipe recommendations.....

The Best Carne Asada Recipe (seriouseats.com)

[MBMorgan]

I’m not a huge fan of Mexican food … but if that were to ever change, I’d probably start with this lady’s recipes: https://patijinich.com/collection/pa...table-recipes/

[SheilaAnn]

I also enjoy Diana Kennedy (RIP).

[Rob Johnston]

I am enjoying this thread. Thanks everyone!

[bbqLuv]

Taco Bell. Double "beef" burrito $2.00
I heard, but don't quote me, it is paired with Coor's Light.

[Murdy]

Goes better with a bean burrito, iirc.

[smokin fool]

I dunno, anyone that puts your meal together with claulking guns is a hard pass....

[SmokingPat]

Take a look at https://www.mexicanplease.com
The person mentions why he decided to create a Mexican food website.

[Murdy]

Took a look while eating my lunch. Love the way he spells out the cooking process. Thanks.

[Reds Fan 5]

Rick Bayless’s book Everyday Mexican is excellent. His You Tube channel is good, too.

[fzxdoc]

For me, Rick Bayless is the king of Mexican cooking (mmmmMole!), but for simplicity, I like https://pinaenlacocina.com/

and P.S. Kenji's sous vide pork carnitas recipe is the bomb, especially when served with his Charred Salsa Verde.

Kathryn

[big_mack]

fzxdoc the carne asada sauce is excellent. Great all round dip. Also the green sauce from his Peruvian grilled chicken is as good and very versatile. Whenever I make either dish I make more sauce. I'm drooling thinking about it!

[bardsleyque]

I've made Salsa Verde that is similar to this, but I char on my webber kettle.

[hoovarmin]

+1 on Rick Bayless. Making his Chilorio tacos as we speak.

[Tax Man]

Taco Bell. Double "beef" burrito $2.00
I heard, but don't quote me, it is paired with Coor's Light.

Most unpleasant.

[smokin fool]

Yup, dead skunk lyin in the side of the road unpleasant

[hoovarmin]

Tax Man and smokin fool not at 2am when you Uber there from...