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Spicy Salsas & Moles

A Cookbook for Lovers of Mexican Heat

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Pub Date Sep 03 2024 | Archive Date Sep 03 2024


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Unleash the full, fiery flavor of authentic Mexican cuisine with 75 recipes for the boldest, brightest, and most complex sauces and seasonings.

Are you ready to move beyond mild pico de gallo? From cooked salsas and fresh salsas to moles and enchilada sauces, your taste buds will be tingling with every tempting full-color photo.

Spicy Salsas & Moles is your definitive guide to mastering the heart and soul of Mexican cooking: the chile pepper. From the smoky depths of the ancho to the searing kick of the habanero, this collection from Mexican American authors and recipe creators Ericka Sanchez and Nicole Presley shows you how to transform dried and fresh peppers into rich, multilayered sauces that elevate every dish.

Inside, you'll discover:

  • 75 Essential Recipes: Including classics like salsa roja, vibrant salsa verde, creamy avocado sauces, and traditional, labor-of-love moles (including mole poblano and simpler variations).
  • The Chili Primer: A comprehensive guide to over 20 types of chiles, covering their flavor profiles, heat levels, and preparation techniques (roasting, toasting, soaking, and grinding).
  • Pairing Perfection: Expert advice on matching the right sauce to your tacos, enchiladas, eggs, grilled meats, and vegetables.
  • Techniques for Texture: Step-by-step instructions for achieving the perfect texture—whether it's a smooth, restaurant-style purée or a rustic molcajete-ground salsa.


Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to add a genuine Mexican kick to your kitchen, this cookbook provides the knowledge and recipes to celebrate the diverse, complex heat of Mexico.

Unleash the full, fiery flavor of authentic Mexican cuisine with 75 recipes for the boldest, brightest, and most complex sauces and seasonings.

Are you ready to move beyond mild pico de gallo? From...


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Easy to follow recipes! This book contains such a wide variety of salsas, it actually blew my mind. So many I've never even heard of.

Highly recommend this if you're into stuff like this and especially if you love Mexican food!

Thank you to Netgalley, Familius, Ericka Sanchez and Nicole Presley for giving me an ARC of this delightful cookbook.

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I love this cookbook.

I had a couple stay with me years ago & she made mole polenta.
I've been trying to find out how to replicate and it I am trying this recipe!!!
I was so excited to have found this.
I've become (mildly) obsessed with mango and guac so these will be put to the test.

I'm heading out to buy a physical copy to keep at home!

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This was a really great cookbook and look into the differences in many Mexican dishes I've eaten in the past. I will definitely be purchasing this for the library and making a lot of these recipes.

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What a great cookbook for any lover of Mexican food. The photos made me hungry, the recipes are easy to follow and will make for some great experimenting in my kitchen. This is an exciting book if you love cooking and trying new recipes and will make a great addition to mine and any food lovers cookbook collection.

Now off to try a few new recipes. I can't wait.

Thank you NetGalley and Familius for giving me the opportunity to read adn review this book.

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Hey friends! If you're as obsessed with Mexican food and Tex-Mex cuisine as I am, then you NEED to get your hands on this incredible book! I was hooked from the moment I saw the cover - there's something so beautiful about seeing salsa in a molcajete, don't you think? And with my tomatillo plants thriving and hot peppers ripe for the picking, I'm more than ready to dive into the world of salsas and moles!

This book is a treasure trove of delicious recipes, from Cooked Salsas to Enchilada Salsas, and even Sweet and Spicy Salsas to tantalize your taste buds. And let's not forget the Curtidos and Escabeches, Moles and Pipianes, and Make It Spicy chapters - it's like a dream come true! If you're as passionate about spicy food as I am, then trust me, you won't want to miss out on this culinary masterpiece. Get ready to elevate your salsa game and take your taste buds on a wild ride!

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Just what I NEEDED! Something I’ve been regretting lately is not paying attention to my mami whenever she made salsas. Now that I don’t live at home and want some salsas, I have to struggle searching on the internet for any good ones. This book came at a perfect time. I love that it has a picture of what the salsa should look like and it comes with clear simple instructions. The ingredients are easy to spot. It even comes with cook and prep times and there’s even a spice level which is perfect. This is a well thought out book that everyone can use. This is the second cookbook I’ve seen from this author and I will definitely be buying more in the future.

Thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for this e-ARC.

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My kitchen is about to get much hotter after reading the fabulous SPICY SALSAS & MOLES recipe book. The photos are splendid, and the recipes made me drool right on my iPhone as I was reading this mouthwatering book. A must-have for anyone who loves authentic Mexican food.

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Mexican cuisine is one of my favorites! I'm always looking for new recipes for Mexican dishes. I've tried making salsa before, and this book is a game-changer. It has a treasure trove of easy-to-follow recipes for both salsa and moles. The variety of salsas is astounding, each one full of flavor and authenticity. Whether you're an experienced cook or just starting out, this book is a must-have for any Mexican food enthusiast!

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Very traditional as well as authentic recipes from Mexico. Enjoyed the Spanish names with English translation underneath, keeping the recipes connected with the origins. Accompanied with vibrant photo's as well as tips and tricks for even better recipes this book is an essential saucy book for any kitchen that enjoys learning about global cuisines. Thanks to Netgalley, the author and publisher.

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I loved this book. The photos are absolutely stunning. The recipes are easy to follow. I loved all the tips in the beginning. I really can’t wait to try the spicy Mexican hot chocolate. My daughters love guacamole and now I to buy a molcajete after reading this book!

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This recipe book is my little Mexican-American dream come true. I have learned to make quite a few different salsas but this book offers a plethora of information on so many kinds of salsas. I have already tried a few in here and they were fabulous. Great pictures and easy to follow instructions. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to explore the vast world of different salsas.

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Who knew there were so many different styles of salsa? Not me. This book (with some wonderful and colourful pictures) has brought new ideas to my family Mexican night. The downside is, some of the ingredients aren’t readily available in the UK. The upside is, I’m pretty good at adapting. I also didn’t know what a mole sauce was until I read this book - so tasty and versatile. I pretty much know my own and my families heat tolerance when it comes to chilli, so I adjusted recipes accordingly, sort of, seeing as though I actually like quite a lot of heat. Also - spicy hot chocolate! Yummy. What a handy little recipe book. I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is my honest review.

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I am a salsa fanatic. For me, it's one of the main food groups and there's nothing that will ever come between me and salsa. The only problem is- I have a hard time making it. I have never been able to find the right combination of flavors to make the salsa that I crave from restaurants.

I'm very grateful that I found this book.

First of all, the recipe for homemade tortilla chips is perfect. It's simple, but it gives you the best tortilla chip instead of one that comes from a bag.

The variation of salsas in this book is almost overwhelming. I had no idea that a few of these styles existed, so it will give you weeks and weeks of trying new recipes for your favorite condiment.

The cookbook is divided into several sections, including Cooked Salsa, Fresh Salsa, and even diving into sauces for meals, such as enchilada sauce and mole.

The Salsa Taquera salsa is chef's kiss perfection. It's an excellent place to start.

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Thank you for the opportunity to review! We tried a few salsas from this book over the past few days, and I'm excited to try more! The portions were great, we got to share some delicious things with a neighborhood potluck. The molé recipes feel more approachable than others we've done, and I'm definitely going to try more of them!

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Excuse me while I pause this book to add a molcajete to my shopping cart! What a beautiful book that is mouth watering on every single page. I cannot wait to try these salsas and sauces. There were so many helpful tips within the pages. I learned so much reading this cookbook and can’t wait to try many of these recipes. I’ve already added ingredients to my shopping list.

Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy.

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This is a beautiful cookbook! The photos are just as nice as the recipes themselves! I loved the inclusion of the tortilla chip recipe at the beginning of the book. Each recipe was easy to follow and sounds so yummy. Looking forward to making many of these salsas soon.

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*Spicy Salsas & Moles* by Ericka Sanchez and Nicole Presley is perfect for anyone who loves a fiery kick in their Mexican food. This cookbook is loaded with a variety of recipes for salsas and moles that deliver both heat and flavor. The recipes are straightforward and great for jazzing up your meals. If you’re a fan of bold tastes and want to add some serious zing to your cooking, this book is just what you need.

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I want to thank Netgalley and the authors for gifting me the ebook! I was so excited to read this. My husband loves everything spicy and I do too but I can only handle a little heat. If you love cooking or hosting parties this recipe book is for you! There is so many good and easy to follow recipes! Guarantee to make any crowd or party guest happy! Also perfect for just cooking by yourself or you spouse. Highly recommend and the photos are really pretty!

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