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Taco 101 Deck of Cards

30 Taco Recipes + All the Basics

Illustrated by Alice Oehr
Tacos as you’ve never experienced them before…as a deck of cards!

Tacos—a perfect package of delicious fillings, hugged by a tortilla. It’s hard to top, whether you’re after a tasty snack, an ample meal, or want to cater for a hungry crowd.

Taco 101 has a recipe to suit everyone’s tastes—including vegan options and homemade tortillas. Each card features a different recipe, from classics like Rajas Poblanas & Corn Tacos to unexpected creations like chicken karaage, with basics that you can mix and match to create your very own, perfect taco.
Deborah Kaloper is a Californian-raised, Melbourne-based food writer, chef, former pastry chef, and now sought-after food stylist. She works with the best photographers, chefs, and writers—and in her downtime she spends it perfecting her tortillas. She has previously authored Good Mornings, Pasta Night Ramen-topia, and Taco-topia published by Smith Street Books. Alice Oehr is an illustrator, graphic and textile designer based Melbourne, Australia. She has previously illustrated Ramen-topia, Taco-topia, and Pasta-topia for Smith Street Books.

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Tacos as you’ve never experienced them before…as a deck of cards!

Tacos—a perfect package of delicious fillings, hugged by a tortilla. It’s hard to top, whether you’re after a tasty snack, an ample meal, or want to cater for a hungry crowd.

Taco 101 has a recipe to suit everyone’s tastes—including vegan options and homemade tortillas. Each card features a different recipe, from classics like Rajas Poblanas & Corn Tacos to unexpected creations like chicken karaage, with basics that you can mix and match to create your very own, perfect taco.

Author

Deborah Kaloper is a Californian-raised, Melbourne-based food writer, chef, former pastry chef, and now sought-after food stylist. She works with the best photographers, chefs, and writers—and in her downtime she spends it perfecting her tortillas. She has previously authored Good Mornings, Pasta Night Ramen-topia, and Taco-topia published by Smith Street Books. Alice Oehr is an illustrator, graphic and textile designer based Melbourne, Australia. She has previously illustrated Ramen-topia, Taco-topia, and Pasta-topia for Smith Street Books.

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