Diana Kennedy
British-born author and preeminent authority on Mexican cuisine, known for extensive field research and influential cookbooks documenting traditional regional Mexican cooking.
Books
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1. The Essential Cuisines Of Mexico
A comprehensive, lovingly researched guide to regional Mexican cooking that combines clear, tested recipes with cultural context, ingredient profiles, and practical techniques. It presents traditional dishes — from salsas and moles to soups, tortillas and street foods — rooted in local markets and home kitchens, while offering adaptations and tips to help home cooks reproduce authentic flavors with accessible ingredients.
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2. The Art Of Mexican Cooking
A comprehensive, lovingly detailed guide to traditional Mexican cooking that presents authentic regional recipes, core techniques, ingredient explanations (chiles, masa, salsas, moles, beans, corn), and cultural context; written to help home cooks recreate classic dishes with clear instructions, practical tips, and notes on flavor and preparation.
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