A Curated Guide to Hispanic Cookbooks
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a New Recipe
Hispanic cooking is a vibrant tapestry of flavors, aromas, and colors that has captivated food enthusiasts around the globe. Mexican food has spicy flavors, while traditional Spanish dishes have rich, savory tastes. Each meal tells a story of culture and heritage. No matter if you are an experienced cook or just starting, trying new recipes can be a fun journey!
At the heart of Latin cuisine lies a deep respect for fresh, quality ingredients and time-honored cooking techniques. Staples like corn, beans, rice, and a variety of peppers form the foundation of many dishes. Herbs and spices like cilantro, cumin, and paprika add depth and character. The beauty of Hispanic meals is their diversity. The meals are all influenced by centuries of indigenous, African, European, and Latin American traditions that blend seamlessly together.
Rooted in Fire: A Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking
by Pyet DeSpain
The winner of Next Level Chef, Pyet De Spain, honors her Mexican and Native American roots with this cookbook filled with delicious recipes. Her culinary creations offer a lively blend that connects us with our environment and with each other.
Star chef Pyet DeSpain rose to prominence as the first winner of Gordon Ramsey's Fox television show Next Level Chef. In her first cookbook, she shares her love for cooking. She focuses on Native American and Mexican American dishes. Rooted in Fire: A Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking honors her mixed background. It shows the different kinds of food and shares the stories, traditions, culture, and important beliefs of Indigenous people that make each meal special.
Salsa Daddy: A Cookbook: Dip Your Way Into Mexican Cooking
by Rick Martínez
The James Beard Award-winning author of the New York Times bestseller Mi Cocina is back with a guide to the brightest dish in any Mexican meal, snack-filled afternoon, or sun-drenched beach day: salsa. This book has over seventy salsa recipes and twenty-four simple meal ideas. It shows the fun of cooking Mexican food.
Chips, salsa, happiness. We know that essential truth. After 500 years of salsa history, there is still a lot to learn about this important dish. Salsa Daddy has more than seventy salsa recipes and twenty-four easy meals. It shows how salsa can bring happiness to your cooking and be the centerpiece of every meal.
Like Rick, you'll learn that salsa isn't a condiment. It's a lifestyle.
In Edith's Kitchen: Recipes from My Mostly Mexican-American Home to Yours
by Edith Galvez
Learn to create easy, mouthwatering comfort food and mostly Mexican-American recipes from one of social media's biggest stars.
Step into the heart of Edith Galvez's home–her kitchen, where simplicity meets flavor. For the first time, Edith shares her most cherished recipes in her debut cookbook, In Edith's Kitchen. Perfect for families on the go, this cookbook features quick and satisfying weeknight staples like Chicken with Alfredo Pasta. You can enjoy easy weekend dinners like Mississippi Pot Roast. There are also classic dishes such as Huevos Rancheros and Enchiladas Rojas. Don't forget about tasty desserts like Lemon Blueberry Loaf Cake and Mexican Tiramisu. This cookbook has many healthy recipes. It is filled with the love and care that made Edith well-known on social media. You can enjoy tasty cooking in a relaxed way.
My Mexican Kitchen: 100 Recipes Rich with Tradition, Flavor, and Spice: A Cookbook
by Eva Longoria
A celebration of Mexican ingredients and traditions–plus 100 favorite recipes–from Eva Longoria
While hosting Searching for Mexico on CNN, Eva Longoria learned more about her Mexican heritage. In My Mexican Kitchen, she uses the techniques and flavors she found and shares them in her Southern California kitchen. From dishes based on long-heeded Aztec traditions like Chicken Enchiladas with Salsa Verde to her Tia Elsa's Pork and Red Chile Tamales and Conchas that remind her of Mexico City, each recipe offers a delicious tribute to Mexican food and flavors.
Peaceful Kitchen: More Than 100 Cozy Plant-Based Recipes to Comfort the Body and Nourish the Soul
by Catherine Perez
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
From nutritionist and social media star @plantbasedrd, here are over one hundred easy and healthy recipes. These meals are inspired by Mexican and Dominican flavors and are perfect for creative, plant-based cooking.
In her first cookbook, Catherine Perez, a food expert and dietitian, shares tasty plant-based recipes. She shows that you can find peace in healthy, balanced meals. If you want to try a plant-based diet, live as a vegan, or just find new ways to enjoy vegetables, Peaceful Kitchen is the right choice for you.
With recipes that bring back good memories and have new ideas, tasty and healthy, Perez will change how you eat, one dish at a time. You can make your kitchen a peaceful place to be.
Cooking Con Claudia: 100 Authentic, Family-Style Mexican Recipes
by Claudia Regalado
Learn how to cook 100 deliciously authentic Mexican recipes with YouTube's Claudia Regalado (a.k.a Cooking Con Claudia)
Join YouTube's Claudia Regalado as she presents 100 Mexican recipes she and her family have enjoyed for years. This book has family favorites, new classic dishes, tasty desserts, and more from Claudia's kitchen.
If you want to make fresh tortillas, serve tasty queso dip, or put together some tacos, Claudia can help you! Claudia will have you feeling like a Mexican cuisine expert in no time!
Latin American Street Food: The Best Flavors of Markets, Beaches, & Roadside Stands from Mexico to Argentina
by Sandra A Gutierrez
Sandra A. Gutierrez's book features 150 simple and delicious dishes from twenty Latin American countries that anyone can make at home.
Gutierrez shares interesting food history, personal stories, and helpful tips. He talks about popular street foods like Mexican Tacos al Pastor, Guatemalan Christmas Tamales, Salvadorian Pupusas, and Cuban Sandwiches. Enjoy unique dishes such as Costa Rican Tacos Ticos, Brazilian Avocado Ice Cream, and Peruvian Fried Ceviche. Beautifully illustrated, the book includes a list of sources for ingredients.
The Easy Puerto Rican Cookbook: 100 Classic Recipes Made Simple
by Tony Rican
Master the melting pot of Puerto Rican cooking with 100 classic recipes.
Puerto Rican cooking has many different flavors and textures. These come together to make a special food experience you can only find on the Island of Enchantment. But now, you can enjoy it anywhere. The Easy Puerto Rican Cookbook has 100 classic recipes that are simple to follow. You can make delicious meals in your kitchen without any trouble.
Find many easy recipes for weeknights. Some of these dishes can be made in 30 minutes or less. Simplify your routine with recipes containing five ingredients or fewer, one-pot meals, slow-cooker dinners, and more. This Puerto Rican cookbook has real recipes that use whole foods. This way, you can enjoy the amazing flavors of traditional dishes without extra salt, fat, and processed ingredients.
Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen: A Cookbook
by José Andrés
Made in Spain has over 100 easy recipes. They show the taste and spirit of Spanish cooking. This book is a must-have for anyone who loves to cook.
In this enticing companion book to his public TV series "Made in Spain," José emphasizes that Spanish cuisine is as diverse and creative as any of the world's top culinary traditions. To prove it, José takes us on a flavorful tour of his beloved homeland, from Andalucía to Aragón. Along the way, he shares recipes that reflect not just local traditions but also the heart and soul of Spain's distinctive cooking.
The dishes in Made in Spain reflect the variety of Spanish cooking today. They are made in homes and restaurants all over Spain, from north to south. You can find everything from simple soups and sandwiches to comforting dishes made with beans and beautifully arranged salads.
Pati Jinich Treasures of the Mexican Table: Classic Recipes, Local Secrets
by Pati Jinich - Angie Mosier
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
James Beard Award-winning PBS series “Pati's Mexican Table” brings together more than 150 iconic dishes that define the country's cuisine.
Pati has sought out the culinary treasures of her home country, from birria, to salsa macha, to coyotas, to carne asada. Many of these dishes are local specialties or heirlooms passed down through generations. 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.
Trejo's Tacos: Recipes and Stories from L.A.: A Cookbook
by Danny Trejo
Hollywood's toughest nice guy shares 75 recipes. These recipes make Trejo's Tacos the best place in Los Angeles for tacos, donuts, and more.
Long before he was a Hollywood star, Danny Trejo used to joke with his mom that they should open a restaurant. After a few arrests, some boxing wins, and over 300 movies, Hollywood's favorite villain opened Trejo's Tacos. This book is a tasty tribute to Los Angeles and its lively Latino culture.
Colombiana: A Rediscovery of Recipes and Rituals from the Soul of Colombia
by Mariana Velásquez
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY REAL SIMPLE
This is the first book that focuses on Colombian food. It has 100 recipes that combine modern and traditional styles. A recipe developer and food stylist has worked with clients like Michelle Obama and top cooking magazines. She honors her home country with this bright and beautiful cookbook.
For Mariana Velásquez, who is from Bogotá, Colombian food is all about variety. She believes that having many different heritages, cultures, and regions in the food makes it even better. No matter what rung of society, Colombians feed their guests well, and leave them feeling nourished in body and soul.
In Colombiana, the award-winning recipe developer and food stylist uses the strong cooking traditions of her home country. She adds her modern touch to dishes that many Colombians have enjoyed for years. Here are recipes for classics such as arepas and empanadas, as well as "Colombian-ish" recipes like Lomito de Cerdo al Tamarindo y Menta (Tamarind Pork Tenderloin with Mint), Gazpacho de Papaya y Camarón Tostado (Spicy Papaya and Charred Shrimp Gazpacho), and Cuchuco de Trigo con Pollito y Limón (Lemony Bulgur Farmer's Chicken Soup).
Bodega Bakes: Recipes for Sweets and Treats Inspired by My Corner Store - A Baking Cookbook
by Paola Velez - Christina Tosi
2025 JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER, Emerging Voice in Books
ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: New York Times, Washington Post, Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, EATER, Delish, Latina Magazine
A FOOD NETWORK BEST BAKING BOOK OF THE YEAR - ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS TO GIFT: The Strategist, Forbes, Domino, Chowhound, Chicago Tribune, Boston Globe
Paola’s first cookbook is inspired by her Dominican background and life in New York City. It features over 100 recipes full of unique flavors. Each recipe offers a new twist on classic dishes from her childhood and yours. Her recipes are easy for everyone to try, no matter how good you are at cooking.
La Mesa Mexicana: The Food of Mexico
by Rosa Cienfuegos
The ultimate compendium of regional Mexican cuisine.
La Mesa Mexicana has over 120 recipes with beautiful photos that highlight the variety and richness of Mexican food. The book shows how Mexican ingredients and cuisine have influenced cooking around the world.
Let's Get Cooking this Hispanic History Month!
Hispanic cooking invites you to experience the warmth and vibrancy of Latin flavors in your own kitchen. Whether you're recreating authentic Mexican dishes or experimenting with modern twists on traditional recipes, the possibilities are endless. Let these books serve as your trusted companions as you explore the vast and delicious world of Hispanic cuisine.
Enjoy the journey, and savor every flavorful moment.