My Mexican Mesa, Y Listo!: Beautiful Flavors, Family Style (a Cookbook) (Spiral Bound)

Biographical Note:
Jenny Martinez is well-known across social media platforms for sharing her authentic Mexican family recipes to the delight of millions of fans on TikTok and Instagram. Jenny was born in Mexico and moved to Los Angeles at age four, yet she has never lost touch with her Mexican heritage. The traditional recipes she shares with her followers have been passed down for generations in her family. Although she later mastered her culinary arts on her own, Jenny started by learning most of her mother's recipes at the age of thirteen. Jenny considers a well-fed family the key to a happy family and believes that dinner should be celebrated every day. Food brings people together, and Jenny's videos and recipes convey the spirit of family and community. She lives with her family in Los Angeles, California.

Review Quotes:
"Martinez's recipes and narrative stand out for their genuine love of her culinary heritage and family. Classic Mexican comfort food combining respect for generations past with modern practicality." --Sarah Tansley, Booklist

Review Quotes:
"Once you start to cook from My Mexican Mesa, you won't want to stop--the flavors are bold, authentic, and truly delicious. Beyond the great recipes, Jenny's fun personality shines throughout the book, and it feels like she's cooking right beside you." --Rocco DiSpirito, author and chef

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"Jenny Martinez has created the perfect Mexican cookbook that is authentic to our roots and shows how food can bring families together. I can't wait to cook all these recipes and share with them my family here at home!" --Edith Galvez, digital creator

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"Jenny Martinez went viral for a reason--her recipes are authentic, amazing, and easy to follow. She is my go-to when I'm cooking in the kitchen, and I'm beyond excited that I can now find her recipes in a cookbook!" --Unique Miranda, aka Cheese Daily

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"This is your passport to Mexico, with incredible, authentic recipes that will leave you wanting more!" --Shereen Pavlides, author, chef, and influencer, @CookingwithShereen

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"Jenny has perfectly embodied her vibrant and infectious personality in a fun-filled book of mouthwatering, authentic Mexican recipes. Not only are her recipes delicious, but they are approachable and filled with the abundance of love she has for her family." --Carissa Stanton, author of Seriously, So Good

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"Jenny is one of the sweetest people I know, and her love for family and passion for food can be tasted in her recipes. If you're lucky enough to eat at her table, be ready for some good food, beautiful memories, and delicious drinks! Jenny can make even the simplest dish taste like a delicacy." --Alejandra Tapia, @Nanajoe19

Review Quotes:
"[Martinez's] recipes are rooted in her Mexican heritage, passed down through generations. The cookbook includes 100 family-style recipes, capturing the essence of Mexican cuisine." --Parade

Publisher Marketing:
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: Parade * Epicurious

Review Citations:

• Booklist 04/01/2024 pg. 8 (EAN 9781668009970, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:Martinez, Jenny
Jenny Martinez is well-known across social media platforms for sharing her authentic Mexican family recipes to the delight of millions of fans on TikTok and Instagram. Jenny was born in Mexico and moved to Los Angeles at age four, yet she has never lost touch with her Mexican heritage. The traditional recipes she shares with her followers have been passed down for generations in her family. Although she later mastered her culinary arts on her own, Jenny started by learning most of her mother's recipes at the age of thirteen. Jenny considers a well-fed family the key to a happy family and believes that dinner should be celebrated every day. Food brings people together, and Jenny's videos and recipes convey the spirit of family and community. She lives with her family in Los Angeles, California.