I have a tortilla press, my mom gave me one a couple years ago and to this day I have been using it to make quesadillas, warming up frozen parathas, and occasionally warming up store bought tortillas. I had no idea how to use the press to make actual tortillas, which does kinda defeat the point of having a press.

And now, thanks to this book, I finally know! The book shows how to use a variety of flours to make the various tortillas and then is chocked full of great recipes for what to do with the tortillas after you have made them. Complete with clear instructions and pictures, this cookbook gets a perfect score in my book!

I received a free e-copy of The Ultimate Tortilla Press Cookbook by Dotty Griffith from NetGalley for my honest review. This cookbook, with 125 recipes, is amazing. I am so happy someone has written a good cookbook on how to make tortillas with a tortilla press. My Aunt gave me a tortilla press last year and I love the idea of it but never had the details or recipes on how to utilize it. Now, at last, I am able to use the press and with great recipes it is a breeze. The book explains the history of tortillas, how to make them, and recipes for fillings, sauces, nachos, tacos, Quesadillas, Flautas, Sopes, Chimichangas and Gorditas. Great for any kitchen or a beautiful gift.

I love tacos and burritos, so when I saw this book, I couldn’t wait to find out how to make my own. The book certainly delivers with a lot of information on what tortilla press is the best one to buy; the author even names names! It includes a history of tortillas and step-by-step instructions.

The selection of tortillas is broad with varieties I never would have thought of. I looked to this book for ideas on what to fill a store-bought tortilla with, never suspecting that I would come away thinking, “I really want that press!”

Here is a small selection of the tortilla recipes: flour, corn, blue corn, gluten-free, gorditas, sopes, sweet potato pumpkin, black bean, brown rice and mixed grain.

Fillings: ground beef, beef brisket, braised pork, beef and chicken fajita, homemade chorizo, roast duck; shrimp; grilled fish, beer-battered fish, refried beans, red rice, grilled vegetables and mole.

There are sauces and dips, snacks and starters, soups to go with the tortillas and even desserts. This book is stuffed with recipes, and I highly recommend it.

All right, tortilla presses, have your moment! Here is the book that you should gift anyone who has just gotten a tortilla press or who has one and is not a complete expert in the press's care and use. Or anyone who loves Mexican food. OR, gift them a press and this book together (brass-faced hint to family and friends).

Besides being full of delicious recipes, this book serves as a guide to maximizing home use of a tortilla press. Making homemade tortillas is not too difficult without a press, but having a press makes it even quicker and easier. And it is fun. Once you get started, you feel like you can quickly press out 1000 without breaking a sweat. And homemade tortillas are cheaper, more delicious, and you have complete control over the ingredients, which is something I really value.

Starting out, we read a very short history of tortillas, an objective comparison of electric and manual presses, and some recommendations on which presses to purchase. Next are step-by-step use instructions for both types of presses for corn and flour versions, and how best to keep them warm until eaten.

Ah, now here are some recipes - 125 to be exact. Does anyone really need that many tortilla-related recipes? I say YES! (I might not be objective) Basic recipes are first, and then variations on how to make flavoured varieties. Think garlic, cumin, black bean and lime for the corn tortillas, and sweet potato, brown rice, and non-wheat flours for the flour tortillas. There is also a gluten-free flour-style tortilla recipe.

Once you have your favorite tortillas made, turn to the pages of filling recipes for fish, poultry, meats, beans, rice and veggies. Sauce recipes follow, even two mole recipes: a 'Real Deal' mole with over 20 ingredients, and an easier version for those who do not want to spend all day in the kitchen.

Following that, recipes for quesadillas, chips, taquitos, tacos, burritos, chimichangas, fajitas, soups, and my all-time favorite - Huevos Rancheros. The dessert section is inspired, and even though I was allowed to review a digital edition of this book, I need to own this cookbook in print form.

Very Highly Recommended.

I enjoyed looking at the different mexican reciepes. I would not make tortillas from scratch but it does explain step by step how to make them.