Hispanic Heritage Month
 
September 2025
 
 
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by
 
exploring the vast food culture of
 
Latin America
 
The SalviSoul cookbook : Salvadoran recipes & the women who preserve them by Karla Tatiana Vasquez
The SalviSoul cookbook : Salvadoran recipes & the women who preserve them
by Karla Tatiana Vasquez

A food historian and Salvadoran, through this collection of 80 recipes, shares the stories of the women in her life who reveal shared experiences of what it was like in El Salvador before the war, and what life was like as Salvadoran women surviving in their new home in the U.S. Illustrations.
My (half) Latinx kitchen : half recipes, half stories, all Latin American by Kiera Wright-Ruiz
My (half) Latinx kitchen : half recipes, half stories, all Latin American
by Kiera Wright-Ruiz

Many of the caregivers in the author's life were from different parts of Latin America and taught what it means to be Latinx through their food, and this cookbook illustrates the author's journey to embrace all her cultures: Latinx, Asian and American. Illustrations.
My Mexican Favorites : 60 Easy, From-scratch Recipes With Authentic Flavor by Zachary Rodriguez
My Mexican Favorites : 60 Easy, From-scratch Recipes With Authentic Flavor
by Zachary Rodriguez

Combining modern techniques with traditional dishes, Zachary Rodriguez breathes new life into Mexican cuisine in his debut cookbook. Pulling inspiration from meals made by his grandmother, Zachary makes authentic Mexican dishes approachable and accessible for beginner cooks looking to dive into this beloved culinary genre. With classics like Tequila Lime Steak Quesadillas and Chili Rellanos, staple sides like Chipotle Salsa and Pico de Gallo, and breakfast dishes like Breakfast Tacos and Chilaquiles Verdes, each recipe celebrates Mexico through cultural insights and personal anecdotes. Learn where certain ingredients and recipes originated while gathering helpful insider tips and tricks on how to perfect each dish. Brimming with over 60 mouthwatering recipes, this all-encompassing culinary guide will soon become any at-home chef's trusted source for Mexican cuisine.
Modern Cuban : a contemporary approach to classic recipes by Ana Quincoces
Modern Cuban : a contemporary approach to classic recipes
by Ana Quincoces

Reimagines traditional Cuban recipes for today's home chefs, helping readers make timeless dishes that showcase the distinctive flavors of classic Cuban cuisine while crafting meals that are accessible to everyone. Illustrations.
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