The Ultimate Tortilla Press Cookbook: 125 Recipes for All Kinds of Make-Your-Own Tortillas--and for Burritos, Enchiladas, Tacos, and More

(Paperback, New Edition)

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The DIY kitchen trend takes a Southwestern and Mexican spin in this creative book that covers how to use, clean, and maintain a tortilla press and serves up 125 recipes for a lifetime of enjoying it. Thirty of the recipes are for every kind of tortilla imaginable--corn, flour, or gluten-free; and plain or flavored with all sorts of good things, from chile peppers or tomatoes to avocado or lime. The remaining 95 recipes are a feast of things to do with the freshly made tortillas, ranging from burritos and enchiladas to tacos, quesadillas, and beyond.

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"Dotty Griffith has packed more about tortillas into one book that I thought possible. This book is the only reference you'll ever need to make all kinds of great tortillas."--John Mariani, author of The Encyclopedia of American Food and Drink
"Dotty Griffith has written the book I have been waiting for all my life--and the one I wish I had written first! This brilliant book is destined to become a classic. From chimichangas to chilaquiles, salsas to sopes, this book has everything you'll ever need to satisfy your cravings for all things tortilla."--Stephan Pyles, chef, restauranteur, and author of The New Texas Cuisine
"Making tortillas at home is an easy, rewarding, and tasty craft to master. Dotty Griffith has written the definitive book on the subject, covering not just tortillas but all the amazing things you can make with them." --Cheryl Alters Jamison, author of Texas Slow Cooker and co-author of Smoke & Spice
"This book is the real deal for tortillas of all kinds as well as recipes using tortillas!"--Sylvia Casares, chef/owner, Sylvia's Enchilada Kitchen, and author of The Enchilada Queen Cookbook
"What a fun book! Dotty Griffith begins with clear tutorials on making corn and flour tortillas from scratch, along with lots of creative variations. (I can't wait to try her cilantro lime corn tortillas.) She then shares recipes for using your homemade bounty--everything from tacos to enchiladas and soups to desserts. Tips, history, and corny jokes are peppered throughout, making for an enjoyable read. If you're a fan of tortillas, this cookbook is a must!"--Lisa Fain, blogger at The Homesick Texan and author of The Homesick Texan Cookbook

Author Bio

Dotty Griffith is a recognized authority on Texas cuisine and barbecue. A former food editor and restaurant critic for The Dallas Morning News (Texas's leading daily), Griffith is a native Texan who has made a career out of observing, analyzing, and sharing the elements of her state's myriad food traditions.