Spicy Salsas & Moles

Unleash the full, fiery flavor of authentic Mexican cuisine with 75 recipes for the boldest, brightest, and most complex sauces and seasonings. Are you ready to move beyond mild pico de gallo? From cooked salsas and fresh salsas to moles and enchilada sauces, your taste buds will be tingling with every tempting full-color photo. Spicy Salsas & Moles is your definitive guide to mastering the heart and soul of Mexican cooking: the chile pepper. From the smoky depths of the ancho to the searing kick of the habanero, this collection from Mexican American authors and recipe creators Ericka Sanchez and Nicole Presley shows you how to transform dried and fresh peppers into rich, multilayered sauces that elevate every dish. Inside, you'll discover: 75 Essential Recipes: Including classics like salsa roja, vibrant salsa verde, creamy avocado sauces, and traditional, labor-of-love moles (including mole poblano and simpler variations). The Chili Primer: A comprehensive guide to over 20 types of chiles, covering their flavor profiles, heat levels, and preparation techniques (roasting, toasting, soaking, and grinding). Pairing Perfection: Expert advice on matching the right sauce to your tacos, enchiladas, eggs, grilled meats, and vegetables. Techniques for Texture: Step-by-step instructions for achieving the perfect texture—whether it's a smooth, restaurant-style purée or a rustic molcajete-ground salsa. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to add a genuine Mexican kick to your kitchen, this cookbook provides the knowledge and recipes to celebrate the diverse, complex heat of Mexico.