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A review by booksuperpower
Turnip Greens & Tortillas: A Mexican Chef Spices Up the Southern Kitchen by Eddie Hernandez, Susan Puckett, Angie Mosier
5.0
Turnip Greens & Tortillas by Eddie Hernandez and Susan Puckett is a 2018 Rux Martin/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt publication.
I was growing turnip greens in my summer garden and of course I’m always looking for fresh ideas on how to prepare them. But, when I saw this cookbook I did a double take. Turnip greens and tortillas?
As it turns out there is a really funny story about how this author was introduced to turnip greens and the creative way he decided to cook them- Mexican style. His idea was a huge hit and he’s been giving southern foods a Mexican flair ever since.
I spent my formative years in the deep south, then lived in various places until I eventually settled down in Texas, where Mexican food is very, very popular. So, the idea of combining traditional southern foods with traditional Mexican foods isn’t all that far -fetched of an idea. In fact, I'm wondering why we haven't been doing this all along!!
But, while there are many hybrid dishes, I seldom see anyone stray too far off course, especially in restaurants. Many people get hung up on traditions, refusing to modify a beloved recipe or dish. But, by marrying some foods together could start a whole new tradition, plus it’s fun to experiment!
Eddie is a guy after my own heart. He’s not afraid to take chances and is very creative with his food. But, he’s also very down to earth. He doesn’t use a lot of exotic ingredients, likes to keep things affordable, and even incorporates homegrown foods into his recipes. This is comfort food, Mexican style.
The cookbook is organized by all the usual categories we expect to find. There is a very large section of breakfast recipes, dips, tacos, soups, salsas, desserts and beverages. My favorite section though was Eddie’s Blue Plate Lunches and Special Suppers. Living in Texas, BBQ is a big deal too, and I know I’m going to love trying out Eddie’s BBQ sauces and recipes.
I love it when a chef steps outside the box! There’s nothing wrong with sticking with the traditional preparations of the southern or Mexican foods you love, but it’s also great to try out variations on those recipes. By expanding these recipes, food can play a part in blending cultures and bringing people together by sharing great food with good company.
Eddie’s respect for both Southern and Mexican cuisine has paid off for him. This cookbook is a fine example of the many creations he’s invented, his culinary imaginations apparently knowing no bounds. There are so many new recipes in the book I never would have thought to try out, so now I have many fresh and exciting dishes to try out! Should be a lot of fun!
I was growing turnip greens in my summer garden and of course I’m always looking for fresh ideas on how to prepare them. But, when I saw this cookbook I did a double take. Turnip greens and tortillas?
As it turns out there is a really funny story about how this author was introduced to turnip greens and the creative way he decided to cook them- Mexican style. His idea was a huge hit and he’s been giving southern foods a Mexican flair ever since.
I spent my formative years in the deep south, then lived in various places until I eventually settled down in Texas, where Mexican food is very, very popular. So, the idea of combining traditional southern foods with traditional Mexican foods isn’t all that far -fetched of an idea. In fact, I'm wondering why we haven't been doing this all along!!
But, while there are many hybrid dishes, I seldom see anyone stray too far off course, especially in restaurants. Many people get hung up on traditions, refusing to modify a beloved recipe or dish. But, by marrying some foods together could start a whole new tradition, plus it’s fun to experiment!
Eddie is a guy after my own heart. He’s not afraid to take chances and is very creative with his food. But, he’s also very down to earth. He doesn’t use a lot of exotic ingredients, likes to keep things affordable, and even incorporates homegrown foods into his recipes. This is comfort food, Mexican style.
The cookbook is organized by all the usual categories we expect to find. There is a very large section of breakfast recipes, dips, tacos, soups, salsas, desserts and beverages. My favorite section though was Eddie’s Blue Plate Lunches and Special Suppers. Living in Texas, BBQ is a big deal too, and I know I’m going to love trying out Eddie’s BBQ sauces and recipes.
I love it when a chef steps outside the box! There’s nothing wrong with sticking with the traditional preparations of the southern or Mexican foods you love, but it’s also great to try out variations on those recipes. By expanding these recipes, food can play a part in blending cultures and bringing people together by sharing great food with good company.
Eddie’s respect for both Southern and Mexican cuisine has paid off for him. This cookbook is a fine example of the many creations he’s invented, his culinary imaginations apparently knowing no bounds. There are so many new recipes in the book I never would have thought to try out, so now I have many fresh and exciting dishes to try out! Should be a lot of fun!