| Title | : | Trejos tacos: recipes and stories from L.A. |
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| ISBN | : | 1984826859 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 978-1984826855 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | och 2 mer , Inbunden |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 pages |
| Publication | : | Clarkson Potter |
Long before he was a Hollywood star, Danny Trejo used to joke with his mom that they should open a restaurant. A few arrests, a couple boxing championships, and than 300 movies later, Hollywoods favorite bad guy did just that with Trejos Tacos. His unexpected journey from ex con to actor to Narcotics Anonymous/Alcoholics Anonymous counselor to successful restaurateur is a true rags to riches story.
Now, in Trejos Tacos, Trejo not only shares 75 recipes for cantina favorites like succulent carnitas, vegan cauliflower tacos, and pillowy sweet cinnamon sugar lowrider donuts, but offers insights into his life and pays respect to his hometown, his roots, and all of the colorful characters who helped him along the way, creating a delicious tribute to L.A. and the citys vibrant Latino culture.
Trejos tacos: recipes and stories from L.A. Reviews
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Bought this cookbook after a holiday to Mexico. Every single recipe we’ve tried so far is a banger. And I really need to emphasise this: I don’t mean every recipe is ‘good’ or ‘tasty’. I mean every recipe is out of this world. My only complaint is, as a Brit: it would be useful if there was a uk version with metric measurements (ml, grams, kgs, degrees celcius). I’m forever googling much is a cup. Also top tip: some of the ingredients are impossible to find in uk supermarkets. But they are available on (most with prime delivery options)
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Bought this as a present for my husband with a tortilla press and maize flour and I have to say it gets used on repeat. All the recipes are exceptionally easy and appetising, we haven’t had a duff recipe yet. Also, Danny Trejo is an absolute ledge so why not give him some cash. 🤪
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I've been a longtime fan of Danny Trejo, and I love knowing he loves to cook too. This is a great collection of recipes, including vegetarian options, that include ingredients anyone can get. There's a great history of his family and growing up in SoCal, an intro into the ingredients, a bunch of amazing recipes. Great photos are a bonus. And the book is really well presented. The only thing that would make this book better is if Danny came to my house himself to cook beside me! Still, it's the best Mexican cookbook in my collection!
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Best cookbook and not just mexican! I own several mexican books and this is by far the best. Firstly all the ingredients are easy to source in the UK either from the super market or online (such as Mexgrocer or ).Secondly the explainations are great. The recipes are a good combination of complex and simple so you can "grow" with the book but also means even for experienced cooks you will find something.Finally it has many unique dishes such as tofu tacos, roasted cauliflower and bacon cheeseburger tacos.Highly recommended!!
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What a great cookbook! It's changed the way I cook. Now at the weekend I slow cook a big chunk of meat and then make tacos, burritos, rice bowls, quesadillas etc for dinners for the rest of the week! So easy! And the salsa roja is delicious.