The “buoyant and brainy Mexican cooking authority” (New York Times) and star of the three-time James Beard Award-winning PBS series Pati’s Mexican Table brings together more than 150 iconic dishes that define the country’s cuisine
Although many of us can rattle off our favorite authentic Mexican
dishes, we might be hard pressed to name more than ten. Which is
preposterous, given that Mexico has a rich culinary history stretching
back thousands of years. For her newest book, Pati Jinich brings home
the signature recipes that home cooks, market vendors, and chefs have
shared with her as she crisscrossed her native country for the past
decade.
From Baja lobster tacos to Oaxacan-style grilled flank
steak, these recipes represent the culinary diversity of the nation that
has, depending on how you count them, as many as thirty-two different
cuisines. Each recipe is a classic. Each one comes with a story told in
Pati's warm, relatable style. And each has been tested in Pati's
American kitchen to ensure it is the best of its kind.
