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Style and Spice

Over 200 Recipes from the American Southwest

By Larry Edwards

“No doubt, author and chef Edwards knows his Southwestern foodstuffs" —Booklist
Everything you love about Southwest cuisine, all in one cookbook!
The American Southwest is synonymous with robust flavor and bright colors. Now you can bring the fiesta to your own casa! For the very first time in one single-volume cookbook, all aspects of southwest cooking have been gathered. Chef Larry Edwards presents an impressive assortment of recipes from salsas and barbecue sauces to enchiladas and ribs. Make your own condiments, recreate famous cocktails, and prepare regional entrees, salads, sides, and desserts. With over two hundred recipes, divided into four sections—the Southwest Pantry, Southwest Cantina, Southwest Kitchen, and Southwest Oven—there’s a dish for every occasion. Recipes include:

  • Mango Jicama Salsa
  • Sweet Pepper Salsa
  • Spicy Mole Sauce
  • Chipotle Mayo
  • Baja Flank Ribs with Tequila and Honey Glaze
  • Chicken with Cherry Salsa
  • Santa Fe Chicken Wings
  • Desert Chili Shrimp
  • Whiskey Grilled Portobello Salad
  • Baja Bread Pudding
  • Southwest Candied Bacon
  • Cactus Pear Sorbet
  • Sangria
  • Cobalt Margaritas

    • With all these and more, we hope your guests bring a big appetite to your next dinner party, cookout, or picnic. Style and Spice has plenty to offer and is sure to bring a whole lot of flavor to your cooking!
    Larry Edwards

    Larry Edwards is a classically trained chef and internationally renowned food writer. He is the author of Edwardian Cooking, Style and Spice, and The American Table. His recipes have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and the National Examiner. He lives and works in Tucson, Santa Fe, and San Francisco.

    “No doubt, author and chef Edwards knows his Southwestern foodstuffs . . . . He emphasizes recipes that are easy to emulate. . . . Novices and just plain Southwestern foodie fans will appreciate the ease of completion.” —Booklist
    “Every backyard grilling enthusiast needs to own this cookbook! Chef Larry Edwards brings vibrant colors and tons of Southwest flavor in every recipe!” —Arthur Aguirre, author of America’s Best Barbecue and America’s Best Ribs
    “Anyone who’s a fan of flavor will enjoy this well written cookbook that highlights spices, seasonings, and recipes typical of Southwestern cuisine.” —Jackie Garvin, author of Biscuits and Sweet Potato Love and the popular Southern food blog Syrup and Biscuits

    “No doubt, author and chef Edwards knows his Southwestern foodstuffs . . . . He emphasizes recipes that are easy to emulate. . . . Novices and just plain Southwestern foodie fans will appreciate the ease of completion.” —Booklist
    “Every backyard grilling enthusiast needs to own this cookbook! Chef Larry Edwards brings vibrant colors and tons of Southwest flavor in every recipe!” —Arthur Aguirre, author of America’s Best Barbecue and America’s Best Ribs
    “Anyone who’s a fan of flavor will enjoy this well written cookbook that highlights spices, seasonings, and recipes typical of Southwestern cuisine.” —Jackie Garvin, author of Biscuits and Sweet Potato Love and the popular Southern food blog Syrup and Biscuits

    Style and Spice

    Over 200 Recipes from the American Southwest

    By Larry Edwards

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