In these 75 recipes, illustrated with color photographs and period graphics, Barbara Sibley and Margaritte Malfy (chefs and owners of Greenwich Village's La Palapa restaurant) deliver authentic and irresistible Mexican fare. Not your typical tacos and burritos, these are small plates comparable to Mediterranean tapas, with fresh ingredients and plenty of flavor, and are presented with salsas, drinks, and a few desserts. Try their classic Salsa Verde; Chalupas con Chorizo; Salmon Ceviche with Fresh Mango Salsa; Crepas de Huitlacoche; Hibiscus Margaritas with Piquín Chile Salt; and Kahlúa and Vanilla Flan. Here too are sidebars on Mexican cooking and entertaining, with five suggested menus for themed parties.
