Chicano Eats: Recipes from My Mexican-American Kitchen

Description

Chicano Eats: Recipes from My Mexican-American Kitchen by Esteban Castillo serves up 85 vibrant recipes that blend tradition and creativity—Mexican American dishes rooted in family and place, told with color, story, and joy. From weeknight staples to party showstoppers, Castillo invites home cooks to celebrate flavor, memory, and community.

Brimming with more than 100 photographs and step-by-step guidance, this cookbook showcases pantries, techniques, and fresh twists that make Chicano cuisine feel both familiar and new. It’s an uplifting, design-forward collection from the creator of the award-winning Chicano Eats blog.

Key Features

• 85 recipes: A generous mix of mains, sides, desserts, and drinks.
• Recipe highlights: Chicken con Chochoyotes, Mac & Queso Fundido, Birria, Toasted Coconut Horchata, Chorizo‑Spiced Squash Tacos, Champurrado Chocolate Birthday Cake, Cherry Lime Chia Agua Fresca.
• Photo‑rich: More than 100 bright, modern images to guide and inspire.
• Edition details: Hardcover; 224 pages; on sale June 30, 2020; Harper Design (HarperCollins).
• Award note: Author’s blog won the Saveur Best New Voice (People’s Choice) award.

Why Choose This Book

• Home‑cook friendly: Clear instructions and pantry‑ready ingredients.
• Culturally affirming: Celebrates Mexican American foodways and storytelling.
• Giftable & gorgeous: A design‑forward cookbook perfect for birthdays, weddings, and holidays.