Pati Jinich Treasures of the Mexican Table: Classic Recipes, Local Secrets

Brief Description:
"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"--

Biographical Note:
PATI JINICH (pronounced HEEN-ich) is the host of Pati's Mexican Table, now in its ninth season. Named one of the "100 Greatest Cooks of All-Time" by Epicurious and Bon Appétit, she has won three James Beard Awards, a Gracie Award, an IACP Award and is a three-time Emmy nominee. She is the resident chef of the Mexican Cultural Institute and has appeared on NPR's Splendid Table and All Things Considered, NBC's Today, CBS's The Talk, ABC's Good Morning America, and Food Network. She is also a contributor to The New York Times and The Washington Post. Born and raised in Mexico City, she lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with her husband and three boys.

Brief Description:
"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. "--

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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 the last decade, Pati Jinich has sought out the culinary treasures of her home country, from birria, to salsa macha, to coyotas, to carne asada.

Many of these traditional Mexican recipes are local specialties, heirlooms passed down through generations, unknown outside of their original regions. Others have become national sensations. 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. Together, these essential recipes paint a vivid picture of the richness of Mexico.

Inside this essential Mexican cookbook, you'll discover:

• Iconic Mexican Recipes: Master the dishes that define Mexico's cuisine, from regional treasures like Birria and Coyotas to beloved national staples.
• Heirloom Recipes & Stories: Go beyond the ingredients with Pati's personal stories that reveal the history and heart behind each family recipe.
• Tested for the Home Kitchen: Every dish has been adapted and perfected in Pati's American kitchen, ensuring foolproof results with accessible ingredients.
• A Rich Culinary History: Explore the diverse culinary landscape of Mexico and understand the traditions that make its food so vibrant and beloved worldwide.

Review Citations:

• Library Journal Prepub Alert 05/01/2021 pg. 30 (EAN 9780358086765, Hardcover)
• Publishers Weekly 09/06/2021 (EAN 9780358086765, Hardcover)
• Library Journal 10/01/2021 pg. 103 (EAN 9780358086765, Hardcover)
• Shelf Awareness 11/09/2021 (EAN 9780358086765, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:Jinich, Pati

Pati Jinich (pronounced HEEN-ich) is the author of New York Times bestselling Pati Jinich Treasures of the Mexican Table and the host of the three-time James Beard Award-winning PBS series Pati's Mexican Table, going on its fifteenth season, James Beard Award-winning PBS series La Frontera with Pati Jinichi, and her newest docuseries Pati Jinich Explores Panamericana. Named one of the "100 Greatest Cooks of All-Time" by Epicurious and Bon Appétit, she has won a Gracie Award for her television work and is a four-time Emmy nominee and five-time IACP Award winner. She is the resident chef of the Mexican Cultural Institute and has appeared on NPR's All Things Considered, ABC's Good Morning America, NBC's Today, and CBS's The Talk. Born and raised in Mexico City, she lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with her husband and three boys.