Chicano Eats: Recipes from My Mexican-American Kitchen

Esteban Castillo grew up in Santa Ana, California, where Latinos make up more than three-quarters of the population. Because Mexican food was the foundation of his childhood, he was surprised to see recipes for dishes that were nothing like the traditional meals he grew up eating on popular food blogs. He was inspired to start Chicano Eats to share his passion for design, cooking, and culture, as well as to provide a space for authentic Latino voices, recipes, and stories to be heard.

Chicano Eats, based on his blog, is a bicultural and bilingual cookbook with 85 traditional and fusion Mexican recipes that are as beautiful to look at as they are to eat. Chicano cuisine is Mexican food prepared by Chicanos (Mexican Americans) and influenced by the communities in which they grew up in the United States. It is Mexican food that crosses borders, employing traditional ingredients and techniques such as chiles, beans, tortillas, corn, and tomatillos while boldly incorporating many exciting new twists, local ingredients, and influences from other cultures and regions in the United States. Chicano Eats is jam-packed with quick and flavorful recipes.

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