Dewey Decimal641.8609764351
SynopsisFilled with a mélange of flavors, the latest homage to Texas cuisine from authors Helen Thompson and Janice Shay focuses on the amazing variety of sweet treats to be found in San Antonio. Page after page of simple yet delectable desserts, accompanied by color photographs, whet the reader's appetite. The authors deliver the best treats San Antonio has to offer, which are influenced by central Texas' immigrants from Germany, Ireland, France, Spain, and Latin America. Included are recipes from favorite restaurants across the city such as Tres Leches Cake from Acenar, Banana Crème Brulee from the Fig Tree, Sweet Potato Pecan Pie from Sandbar Fish House & Market, and dozens of others. Featured restaurants include Ernesto's, Azuca Nuevo Latino, the Guenther House, Bin 555, Biga on the Banks, and more. Easy-to-follow recipes are enhanced by historical notes and luscious photographs., Sweet, inviting treats from the town of Tex-Mex and spice. Influenced by Spanish and Mexican flavors, the cuisine of San Antonio is sensational and simple-Latin food with a sure Texas twist. This collection of the best desserts from the city's favorite restaurants includes Warm Cajeta Apple Crisp, Ruby-Red Grapefruit Tart, Banana Cheesecake Brule, Candied Jalapenos, and dozens of other chocolaty, spicy, fruity, and fresh dishes. Featured restaurants include Rosario's, Azuca Nuevo Latino, the Colonial Room at the Menger Hotel, El Paradiso, and El Siete Mares., Sweet, inviting treats from the town of Tex-Mex and spice. Influenced by Spanish and Mexican flavors, the cuisine of San Antonio is sensational and simple-Latin food with a sure Texas twist. This collection of the best desserts from the city's favorite restaurants includes Warm Cajeta Apple Crisp, Ruby-Red Grapefruit Tart, Banana Cheesecake Brule', Candied Jalapenos, and dozens of other chocolaty, spicy, fruity, and fresh dishes. Featured restaurants include Rosario's, Azuca Nuevo Latino, the Colonial Room at the Menger Hotel, El Paradiso, and El Siete Mares.