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I was lucky enough to attend a fiesta in Rick Bayless's backyard and fondly remember Rick's amazing food. He made throwing a party look so effortless. My brother-in-law is a great cook, and I cannot wait to share my copy of Fiesta at Rick's with him so he can re-create Rick's magic for me and my family. --Gary Sinise, actor, CSI New York
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Whether you're hosting a casual get-together with friends or throwing an outdoor shindig, no one can teach you the art of fiesta like Rick Bayless. With 150 recipes, Bayless offers you the key to unforgettable parties that will have guests clamoring for repeat invitations. There are recipes for small-dish snacking (Mushroom Ceviche, Devilish Shrimp), dynamic cocktails to get the party started (Champagne Margarita, Sizzling Mojito), and Bayless's signature takes on Mexican street food (Grilled Pork Tacos al Pastor, Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas). Live-fire grilled fish and meat dishes like the "Brava" Steak with "Lazy" Salsa will draw friends and family to the glow of open flames. And if you're going to throw a truly epic celebration, you'll need a killer finale like Frontera Grill's Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars or Dark Chocolate-Chile Ice Cream. Fiesta at Rick's offers 150 diverse preparations organized into easy-to-follow chapters. But it's far more than a collection of recipes. With four complete, can't-miss menus for parties ranging from a Luxury Guacamole Bar Cocktail Party for 12 to a Classic Mexican Mole Fiesta for 24, Bayless has all your friends covered. Each of these parties has a complete game plan, from a thought-out time line with advance shopping and preparation to a fiesta playlist. Whether a first-time entertainer or a seasoned veteran, anyone can learn from the helpful sidebars, which cover topics such as how to shuck oysters, the perfect avocado for guacamole, and the best way to pick out fresh fish for ceviche preparations. Bayless breaks down the timeless building blocks that make up authentic Mexican food, explaining the value of fresh tortillas and providing surprisingly simple instructions for making your own Mexican Fresh Cheese. Bayless's entertaining blueprint eliminates the guesswork, so you can let your inspiration run free. Companion to seasons six and seven of Rick's Public Television series Mexico--One Plate at a Time, Fiesta at Rick's is required reading for everyone who loves opening their home to friends and good times.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
LIFE IS GOOD WITH THESE RECIPES,
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This review is from: Fiesta At Rick's (Hardcover)
'Fiesta' is certainly a well chosen word to be included in the title of Rick Bayless's 7th cookbook because each recipe is a delicious celebration of food. Not only is the food the tastiest but with FIESTA AT RICK'S one finds joy in the preparation and most especially in sharing with friends.. Many of us who know how ebullient Rick is on television may be pleasantly surprised to find that this same joie de vivre and encouragement come across on the printed page.Offered as a companion to the sixth season of Rick's PBS series, 'Mexico ' One Plate At A Time,' this photographed filled volume presents 150 new recipes ranging from'Guacamoles, Nibbles, and Libations' to 'Sweet Inspirations from Street Stalls, Bakeries and Ice Cream Shops' (do not, I repeat do not miss the White Chocolate ' Mezcal Ice Cream found on page 310 ' a little bit of heaven on earth!) Whether you're cooking for yourself and a significant other or for a party of 20 Rick is a trustworthy guide, offering full menus and easy to understand day or two before the big event suggestions. For instance, since Fall is not too far away he suggests a Classic Mexican Mole Fiesta for 24. Your friends won't soon forget this get-together beginning with a Mexican 'Cruidite' Platter with Chamoy Dipping Sauce followed by Lacquered Chicken in Classic Red Mole along with Sweet Plantains, Steaming Corn Tortillas and finishing with 'Cafe de Olla' Flan. Yes, you can do this thanks to Rick's Fiesta Game Plan that includes equipment, a timeline (clearly explained day by day), serving strategy, and embellishments. It's a no-fail plan for a never to be forgotten Fiesta. Rick is a wonder at making preparations not only easy but fun. What is my favorite recipe in FIESTA AT RICK'S? Impossible to say because each is so different treating us to varying taste sensations. Next time I'm in Chicago my first stop will be the Frontera Grill owned and operated by Rick and his wife, Deann. Until then I've been having my first tastes of Frontera foods (FronteraKitchens.com). We started with Frontera Guacamole Mix ' fresh tasting, just spicy enough with hints of tomatillo, garlic, green chile, and cilantro ' unbelievably good! We made enough for 18 people and four of us devoured it in under an hour. So easy ' simply mash ripe avocados and add mix ' presto perfection! Following that we tried Frontera Roasted Vegetable Soup ' only 80 calories, no cholesterol ' rich with tomato, corn, pepper, onion, zucchini. Yes, yes I know the directions say 'Just heat & serve.' However, since it's summer in Texas we served it chilled topped with dollops of sour cream and loved it. Know it will be yummy and warming when cold weather comes. FIESTA AT RICK'S is a much appreciated book at our house, and Frontera foods are much enjoyed. - Gail Cooke
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4.6 out of 5 stars (17 customer reviews) 47 of 48 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lots of good recipes, good supplementary Mexican cookbook, not a first reference,
By Chris Hennes - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Fiesta At Rick's (Hardcover)
I view this book as a complement to Bayless's other books: once you are comfortable with Mexican cuisine, this book is a big help when you want to show off your skills for a crowd. He and his wife Deann (co-authur of the book) deal with the logistics of centering a party with various Mexican themes, from a "Luxury Guacamole Bar Cocktail Party for 12" to a "Classic Mexican Mole Fiesta for 24." Included are drink recipes, salsas, guacamoles (the roasted garlic and orange guacamole in particular is excellent), as well as many main dishes and desserts. Included are a surprising number of vegetarian options, important so that those guests don't feel left out of the party. The recipes also scale down well, if you aren't feeding 100 guests. Winners are the enfrijoladas, the guacamoles (not your typical guacs, these!), the Cochito Chiapaneco (grilled pork roast), the Tacos de Arrachera al Carbón, and his twist on Enchiladas Suizas. I didn't care for the Queso Fundido al Tequila, but so far most of the recipes have ranged from pretty good to great.If you are looking for an introduction to Mexican cooking from a beginner's standpoint, I'd suggest either "Mexico One Plate At A Time" (by Bayless), or "The Art of Mexican Cooking" by Diana Kennedy. Either of those will provide you with the solid fundamentals that you need before you can get the most out of Fiesta at Rick's. Pros: * Detailed party-planning timelines * Mostly good to excellent recipes * Easy to follow and understand instructions Cons: * A few "clunkers" in the recipes * Not a good Mexican cooking intro: the recipes make more sense if you are already familiar with Mexican cooking 12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you like Mexican food you will like this book,
By Hubert Smits "Hubert" - Published on Amazon.com
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Rick has a way to pick his dishes, and to describe them in an appealing way, with clear instructions. I'm biased, sure, I love Mexican food, and I love cooking. Still, having cooked out of dozens of cookbooks I can recommend Rick's books. This one addresses parties, cooking for larger groups of people, in a way that helps you organize the cooking work (which is an art in itself), the selection of the dishes and drinks, and the actual cooking. You'll not over-commit to too complex dishes, or run out of time - your guests arriving with your mole still cooking.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
A great book,
By A. Mefford - Published on Amazon.com
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This is a great cookbook with a unique spin. Each section is broken up into an outline for a party from appetizers to main course, including group size and even a suggested playlist. If you want to throw your own Fiesta but arent certain where to start this is definitely the book for you.Beyond the party blue print there are some great recipes in here. My wife's family is from Mexico and these recipes are very similar to the traditional recipes they use, the main difference is he provides details, something that has been very difficult to get with the traditional recipes. My mother in law did not measure anything using a measuring cup. Finally the photography and printing in the book are excellent beautiful photographs of nearly every dish. |
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