Book reviews
Welcome to My Table magazine’s coffeehouse and bookstore. We’ve highlighted some cooking-, wine- and dining-related books that we think you’ll enjoy. Many (but not all) have a Texas, Houston or Southern connection.
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Our Texas Heritage: Ethnic Traditions and Recipes by Dorothy McConachie ($19.95, Republic of Texas Press) The Lone Star State’s history and tradition are written here in recipes, from Native Americans (e.g. fry bread, chile casserole) to Mexican (enchiladas, empanaditas) to German (steamed bratwurst in sour cream sauce, bierocks) to, yes, Italians (shrimp sauce for spaghetti, fig cookies). A total of 14 ethnic groups are represented with a bit of history and several recipes. |
