Tex-Mexis more than just a flavor-packed cookbook of tried and true recipes for comfort-food favorites like nachos, fajitas, and chiliits a way of life.

A revelatory book that will make you want to heartily wander the border.Hugh Acheson

It was born in the 1940s when traditional Northern Mexican cuisine collided with the robust flavors of Texas ranchers kitchens. Now, chef and restaurateur Ford Fry presents the definitive book on the topic with craveable recipes that are heavy on flavor and light on fuss. Peppered throughout are jump-off-the-page photographs, helpful ingredient explainers, playful histories, and important cooking tips. These melty, crispy, hot-as-heck classics include Dirty Breakfast Tacos, Grilled Shrimp Diablo, Cheese Enchiladas Con Chili Gravy, Sopaipillas with Local Honey, and more salsas than you can imagine. Pour yourself a Classic Margarita on the Rocksdont forget to salt the rimand get ready to satisfy the rumble in your stomach.

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