The Great Salsa Book
by Mark Miller
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Book Reviews of The Great Salsa Book
Book Review: Inspired different salsas of all types are in this nice book
Summary: 5 Stars
Sometimes all you need to make a food entree really "sing" is to add a salsa. No matter what kind of food you are having you can find a great one in the book called The Great Salsa Book by the great Chef Mark Miller. Several salsa types included in this book are : tomato and Tomatillo, Chile , Tropical , Fruit , corns , Bean, Garden, Nut, seed and herb , Ocean and exotic. In the book there are also cooking techniques, a glossary, sources to find ingredients and conversion scales. The recipes are not complicated, usually don't involve too many ingredients and are indeed many are not ordinary. If you don't like to experiment and try something new this book is not for you. But I love to experiment and work with new ingredients and more.
The one I tried today with breaded tilapia was the Sun- dried Tomato salsa (anchovy, garlic, basil , thyme, sun dried tomatoes and more spices) gave it nice salty but garlicy/ oniony spin. I would rate it 9.4/10. Ones that I have tried are the Tricolor salsa (9.6/10), Chipotle Tomatillo (9.6/10), Apple and Green chile salsa (9.4/10). Fabulous ones are the Corn and Green Chile salsa (9.8/10) and the Barbados Black Bean salsa (9.8/10).
BBQ and eating season is upon us. You can be sure I will try more of these amazing salsas. Find the book and try them for yourself!
Book Review: Unique and delicious recipes.
Summary: 4 Stars
This has some excellent salsa recipes. I have tried several and have been very pleased with the results. The instructions are clear and there are color photographs of each of the dishes. However, if you're expecting recipes for traditional, tomato-based salsas, like you find in the stores and restaurants, you may be a little disappointed. Most of the book describes "salsas" that are fruit, meat, seafood, or vegetable based. I do have a complaint about the book format. It is tall and not very wide, the cover is thick and the binding is very tight. It's not the kind of book that you can lay flat to refer to while you're preparing the dish. Luckily, most of the recipes are very short and simple so you won't be referring back to the book very often. One final nitpick - I wish they had included more information on the various ingredients. They provide some, but I had not heard of some of them and it would have been nice to read about them. Other salsa books I have read provide this information. Despite these negative comments, I can recommend this book to anyone looking for some unique recipes to spice up the meals and parties.
Book Review: A Must Have
Summary: 5 Stars
The Great Salsa Book is a must for those who think beyond the idea of salsas being a basic condiment served in Mexican restaurants. The great variety of salsas in this book tempts the cook to invent recipes around the salsa, not the other way around. The combinations of fruits, vegetables, and more traditional Mexican salsas allows the reader to explore foods from throughout Mexico, Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean. If you look at these recipes as essential side dishes, rather than something to dip a chip into, then you will appreciate the truly remarkable opportunities this book provides.
The corn and bean salsas, for example, are exceptional accompaniments to steaks or other grilled meats. The corn and green chile salsa also goes very well with grilled salmon or swordfish. Fruit salsas go very well with Caribbean food, while salsas that include seafood are excellent first courses when served with warm tortillas. In short, if you take a moment to consider all the remarkable ways these salsas can enhanced your dining experience, you will realize it is an indispensible part of your collection.
Book Review: MIxing up salsa
Summary: 4 Stars
Salsa anyone? THE GREAT SALSA BOOK by Mark Miller is all about salsa. If he wanted to be cute, he could have titled his book, "Everything you wanted to know..." and not have been far off the mark. Miller's book includes over one hundred pages of salsa recipes: Tomato and Tomatillo salsas; Chile salsas; Topical salsas (Tropical mango salsa and Mango mash); Fruit salsas (Apple Pasado Salsa, Moroccan Date Salsaa0; Corn and Bean salsas; Nut, seed and herb salsas; and plenty of other exotic salsas. So you see, salsa isn't just that stuff you get at the Taco bar. As I am trying to eat more vegetables, I find the `Grilled Vegetable Salsa' with chiles, eggplants, shiake mushrooms, zucchini squash, and asparagus, most appealing. Or, if you want something sweet as well as colorful, try is the sweet potato and pecan salsa with maple syrup and cranberries. Miller includes color photos of all his prepared dishes. This is truly a great salsa book.
Book Review: Lots of tasty salsa recipes to enjoy!
Summary: 5 Stars
This colorful cookbook has photos for every recipe! The recipes are in a simple format easy to follow with a photo showing how it should look when finished. There are a wide variety of recipes including tomato, chile, tropical, fruit, corn, bean, garden, nut/seed/herb, ocean & exotic salsas to choose from. In the back of the cookbook there is a helpful conversion chart, sources for ingredients, a glossary of terms, and cooking technique explanations. I highly recommend adding this book to your cookbook collection. Your friends & family will love all the recipes! :)