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Spicy Salsas & Moles is 118 pages of pure deliciousness, offering everything from sweet and spicy salsas to cooked varieties. The book is beautifully presented, filled with gorgeous photos that perfectly complement the recipes. Additionally, it includes tips and tricks to help you get the best results from your salsas.

One feature I particularly loved is the spice rating for each recipe, which allows you to control the heat level for your dinner parties easily. I can’t wait to try some of these recipes, especially the fresh salsas, at my next Mexican dinner party.

The book is also easy to navigate, making it perfect for novice and experienced cooks.

Thank you to NetGalley and Familius for gifting me an e-book in exchange for my honest review.

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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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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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A wonderful book with a great variety of salsa types and flavor profiles that can help enhance any dish!

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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 cannot wait to try out some of these recipes! I love having a book solely focused on the many types of sauces in Mexican cooking. Should open up a new world of flavors for my household.

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I loved the way recipes were given and that they had pictures to go along. Can't wait to add this to my physical cookbook collection!

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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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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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Easy to follow cookbook. Has good pictures for the recipes. Felt like there was more Moles recipes than salsa/sauces.

Do wish there for some there was a spot saying how could make it spicier or my alternative peppers could use and a recipe for homemade tortilla chips (not just using corn tortillas). But there are a couple recipes found would like to try out.

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Spicy Salsas & Moles focuses on all things Mexican sauces. I’m really excited to make salsas with this cookbook.

The Sections are
Cooked salsas
Fresh salsas
Enchiladas sauces
Sweet and spicy salsas
Curtidos and escabeches
Moles and Pipianes
Make it Spicy

Each recipe has prep time, cook time, yield, spice level, ingredients, directions, notes, and tips with a picture.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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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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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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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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This is a lovely authentic book of Mexican sauces. There are photos for every recipe, though no nutritional information. I am looking forward to trying some of these.

I read a temporary digital copy of this book via netgalley.

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc

Spicy Salsas & Moles is a mouthwatering collection of delicious spicy recipes, that are sure to impress your friends at your next get together. Beautiful layout with easy to follow recipes.

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Spicy Salsas & Moles Spicy Salsas & Moles is an amazing cookbook focused on Mexican salsas, moles, enchilada sauces and more!

I love making salsa so I was so excited to find new recipes. This cookbook has a variety of salsas from cooked or fresh to sweet or spicy. I found tons of salsas I've never made before, or things I've only ever had made by someone else. It also contains recipes for sauces for Mexican dishes like enchiladas and mole.

I saved a number of recipes for my arsenal including Salsa Asada de Tomatillo, Salsa para Enchiladas Rojas, and Salsa Cremosa de Aguacate. I will be trying out these recipes ASAP!

I recommend this to people who have never made salsa before and people who enjoy cooking Mexican cuisine. This would also be an excellent gift for someone who likes cooking!

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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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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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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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