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The creator of the popular Chicano Eats blog and winner of the Saveur Best New Voice People's Choice Award takes us on a delicious tour through the diverse flavors and foods of Chicano cuisine--Mexican food with an immigrant sensibility that weaves seamlessly between Mexican and American genres and cultures.

Esteban Castillo grew up in Santa Ana, California, where more than three-quarters of the population is Latino. Because Mexican food was the foundation of his childhood, he was surprised to see recipes for dishes on popular food blogs that were anything but the traditional meals he grew up eating. He was inspired to create the blog, Chicano Eats, to showcase his love for design, cooking, and culture and provide a space for authentic Latino voices, recipes, and stories to be heard.
Building on his blog, Chicano Eats is a bicultural and bilingual cookbook that includes 85 traditional and fusion Mexican recipes as gorgeous to look at as they are sublime to eat. Chicano cuisine is Mexican food made by Chicanos (Mexican Americans) that has been shaped by the communities in the U.S. where they grew up. It is Mexican food that bisects borders and uses a group of traditional ingredients--chiles, beans, tortillas, corn, and tomatillos--and techniques while boldly incorporating many exciting new twists, local ingredients, and influences from other cultures and regions in the United States. Chicano Eats is packed with easy, flavorful recipes such as:Chicken con Chochoyotes  (Chicken and Corn Masa Dumplings)Mac and Queso FundidoBirria (Beef Stew with a Guajillo Chile Broth)Toasted Coconut HorchataChorizo-Spiced Squash TortasChampurrado Chocolate Birthday Cake (Inspired by the Mexican drink made with milk and chocolate and thickened with corn masa)Cherry Lime Chia Agua FrescaAccompanied by more than 100 bright, modern photographs, Chicano Eats is a melting pot of delicious and nostalgic recipes, a literal blending of cultures through food that offer a taste of home for Latinos and introduces familiar flavors and ingredients in a completely different and original way for Americans of all ethnic heritages.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harper; Illustrated edition (June 30, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062917374
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062917379
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.75 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.79 x 9.25 inches
Reviewer: Ami
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Love it
Review: Great recipes, approachable and doable. Very Mexican American.

Reviewer: Kindle Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very authentic
Review: Not only beautiful but the recipes are authentic and delicious!

Reviewer: Flower
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Beautiful Book
Review: This is a Great Book !!! It was Beautifully done for both very experienced cooks and not so experienced cooks such as myself. I moved to California over ten years ago from Hawaii for a relationship. I was just getting used to Hawaiian Cuisine after several years and I didn't even like Mexican food. My father being stationed in the Marines Corp. like a million years ago in San Diego said Southern California has the absolute best Mexican food ever, make sure you have some. Its the best !! Well, I live in Northern California so its quite a drive but, long story short it might be better in the South according to him but, its still everywhere in this State. Everywhere !! Since it was very hard deciding where to go for dinner because I didn't care for Mexican food and my boyfriend who has lived his entire life here in California from birth absolutely loves it as does the rest of the California population, every ethnic background does so going out to dinner together or with family or friends is most likely going to be at a Mexican restaurant no matter who you go with. So, about 8 years ago I started buying Mexican cook books to learn how to cook for my man. I enjoy cooking meals for him. The more I cooked the more I have grown to truly love and appreciate the food, so versatile and the many flavors and spices like Cumin which is my favorite, and my man being Filipino, learning to cook Mexican has also helped me with his Filipino Cuisine. Similar Herbs and spices are used such as Adobo. I have purchased quite a few Mexican cookbooks, All of them are good but, this one is my favorite, I just love this book its a comfortable easy read with delicious results, unlike some other books that can be intimidating when reading the recipes. Its my go to cookbook which is several times a week. I wish it came out years ago. I really like this book. I think most cooks will too.

Reviewer: bunnysaver
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Delightful book! And not the same as "Mexican"
Review: Really enjoying this book! I'm a California native, and this takes the mystery out of many dishes that my neighbors and classmates have always enjoyed. Chicano cooking is NOT "just like Mexican." It's more casual, maybe a bit punchier. (Dare I say more "neighborhood street" than "uptown tablecloth"?) Esteban kindly includes vegetarian options for many of his recipes, and even adapts some to pressure-cooking. His story-telling is very sweet, and gives a rich cultural context for the food; it's what he grew up with. So, specific recipes: Cilantro-basil pesto." Dios Mio, YES!!! Jalapenos en escabeche: I can stop buying the canned ones now, because making them at home is idiot-simple, and will taste a lot better! Chicken con Chocoyotes: Never even knew that masa dumplings existed; gotta try that! Pressure-cooker birria (using beef instead of goat): Yep! Paletas de ponche de granada: Yes! The drinks, boozy and not, are fun. One place of divergence: Esteban thinks cumin is too strong, and I LOVE it. That's cool. Cooks do things differently in their kitchens... Oh, and it's a really beautiful book, visually. Gorgeous photos, great-quality paper and printing, and a very happy cover. Muchas gracias, Esteban!

Reviewer: Fernando
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great book
Review: This Mexican cooking book is an absolute gem! It is filled with an impressive variety of traditional and contemporary recipes. The instructions are easy to follow, and the book offers a great introduction to Mexican cuisine. From flavorful tacos to delicious enchiladas, this book has it all. The beautiful pictures accompanying each recipe are an added bonus, making it even more enticing to try out new dishes. Whether you are a novice or an experienced cook, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to explore the world of Mexican cuisine. Highly recommended!

Reviewer: Beth
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great choice
Review: The colorful photography brought vibrancy to the recipies

Reviewer: Keali
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Yum!
Review: Everything I’ve tried so far has been delicious and easy to make. The stories and photos add that much more to the book’s quality. Highly recommend 🙂

Reviewer: Destiny Harrell
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Chican@s Unite
Review: This is going to be one of the most extensive reviews I’ve given for a product. Chicano/Mexican cooking is not traditionally “quick and easy”. If that’s what you’re looking for, this book is not for you. A lot of these recipes can be found on his blog, it’s just really nice to have it all in one place and neatly laid out. I found Esteban’s blog myself when I was feeling homesick one day for pozole rojo. I was born and raised in Southern California, North Hollywood. I grew up surrounded by my culture and around many others. However, I didn’t really appreciate growing up Chicana until I lived in Oaxaca, Mexico for 18 months and gained a better understanding of myself. After I got back, I got married and moved to Georgia with my husband. I have not felt as seen as I did reading through the introduction. The nostalgia of growing up in Southern California and reading my life in those 5 pages of introduction resonated deeply and left me in tears as I thumbed through the recipes. Finding that pozole rojo recipe got me through a strong bout of depression and opened the door to reclaim my culture through my love of laborious cooking. This cookbook is one of my favorite recent purchases. I’m so excited to work through it. My husband (and unnecessarily repetitive repertoire of enchiladas and taquitos dorados) will definitely thank you. Esteban, thank you so much for putting this together for our generation of people like us and for future generations to come.

Reviewer: MiguelN
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: The recipes look really good but I’m disappointed that there are no traditional Mexican American dishes I remember as a kid growing up in Phoenix AZ back in the 60s, early 70s and in San Jose CA from the early 70s. Dishes like Chilli Verde, usually made with Pork, or Chilli Colorado, made with beef. I’ve had to learn to make these myself from online recipes and from memory.What we have in this book are updated modernised versions of traditional dishes. The recipes look good and I’ll probably try many of them myself but I’ll most likely use some of the recipes as a guide while rolling back to how the food was made back when I was young.I live in the Scotland now, and it’s very disappointing to find so-called Mexican restaurants that invent their own style of Mexican food (mostly modelled on American style Mexican food) rather to sticking to real Mexican food. This has lead me to learn how to make my own dishes base on what I find online and memory. By purchasing this book I hoped I would discover what I experienced as a kid. Well, it’s a nice book, but not what I was hoping for.Hmmm… maybe I should write my own?

Reviewer: Andrea
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Bel libro di ricette, molte fotografie e molte idee originali ma sinceramente pensavo fosse meglio.Preso ad un prezzo stracciato.

Reviewer: "mrainbow9"
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: The photos and layout of this cookbook are lovely, but don't mistake it for a case of style over substance, as all the recipes I've tried so far have been delicious and easy to follow, with ingredients that for the most part could even be sourced in my very small community (or through a trip to the next town over). Everyone in my family has been very happy with it - I also like that it has an extensive assortment of dessert and drink recipes (love the michelada recipe in particular! Better than ones I've had in Mexico!) My only quibble would be that I've caught a few small proofreading errors - hopefully there are not more in the recipes themselves...

Reviewer: Hannah
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: This book is lovely. Very beautifully put together and very aesthetically pleasing too.I have made a couple of successful feasts so far which have been very tasty and well received.Camarones al mojo de ajo (shrimp in garlic sauce) and arroz blanco are a couple of my faves.I haven't found it too hard to source some of the more niche ingredients in Australia but don't expect to be able to source all of the ingredients from the main supermarkets. I have been to a couple of special cook shops but not a problem in Sydney - something to think about if you're more regionally based.

Reviewer: Wendy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: The vibrant photography is really eye-catching! Recipes are uncomplicated and I love the personal anecdotes for each recipe including modern twists to traditional recipes. Highly recommend for anyone looking to explore Mexican recipes.