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Muy Bueno Fiestas

100+ Delicious Mexican Recipes for Celebrating the Year 
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Muy Bueno Fiestas by Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack is a vibrant dive into festive Latin cuisine, offering a collection of mouth-watering recipes perfect for celebrating life’s special moments. Drawing from family traditions, the book presents a delightful array of dishes that both honour the past and introduce innovative, flavourful twists. Accompanied by engaging stories and beautiful photographs, it captures the essence and joy of hosting memorable gatherings.
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This book may appeal to you if you love cooking with vibrant Latin flavours and hosting joyful celebrations. The author brings traditional Mexican recipes with a twist, perfect for adding something special to family gatherings and festive occasions. If you enjoy learning about cultural culinary traditions alongside delicious and diverse recipes, this book is sure to inspire your next fiesta.

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Celebrate any occasion with this stunningly designed cookbook from popular food blog Muy Bueno featuring 100+ recipes for traditional and contemporary Mexican-inspired cuisine as well as DIY crafts that make every event a fiesta!

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Celebrate any occasion with this stunningly designed cookbook, featuring 100+ recipes for traditional and contemporary Mexican-inspired cuisine as well as DIY crafts that make every event a fiesta!

You’ll discover how to show your love on Valentine’s Day with Heart-Shaped Berry Empanadas, celebrate Mother’s Day with Guava Mimosas, whip up Chile Braised Pork Ribs for Día de los Muertos; make a big batch of Red Chile and Chicken Tamales for the December holidays, and much more. Included along with the over 100 delicious, seasonal recipes are step-by-step instructions for making holiday-themed crafts that are fun for children and grown-ups alike.

With its gorgeous food photography, detailed recipe directions, and wealth of tips to guide you in the kitchen, Muy Bueno: FIESTAS turns every day into a celebration.

100+ RECIPES: Includes a broad selection of classic and contemporary Mexican recipes, including substantial soups and salads, hearty mains, cocktails, and decadent desserts.

RECIPES FOR EVERY OCCASION: Whether you’re preparing for a 4th of July BBQ or Mexican Independence Day, cooking for a crowd on Easter, or honoring loved ones on Día de los Muertos, Muy Bueno: FIESTAS features easy-to-follow recipes for all occasions, big and small.

DIY CRAFTS: Instructions for decorative crafts to help set the stage for a memorable occasion!

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Muy Bueno Fiestas by Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack is celebrated for its accessible and varied recipes, which are deeply rooted in her Mexican heritage while also incorporating innovative twists. The book is praised for its beautiful photography and practical party planning guidance, making it an indispensable resource for hosting memorable celebrations. Critics appreciate the authentic yet creative blend of traditional and modern dishes, highlighting the author's passion for her culinary traditions and ability to inspire joyful feast preparations.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781681889177

Publisher: Weldon Owen

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 August 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Weldon Owen

Illustration: Colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 600g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack is a food blogger, recipe developer and author. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, she lives in the beautiful state of Colorado with her husband and two children. She draws her culinary inspiration from her late grandmother’s old-world northern Mexican recipes, her mother’s El Paso home cooking, her favorite childhood dishes, and her travel adventures in Mexico. Yvette combined her passion for Mexican food with her graphic design talent to create MuyBuenoCookbook.com to catalog her family's recipes. Though she writes primarily about her culinary adventures on her award-winning blog, Muy Bueno, she also is a professional recipe developer, on-camera host, and is the co-author of "Muy Bueno: Three Generations of Authentic Mexican Flavor" and “Latin Twist: Traditional and Modern Cocktails”. You can find Yvette on Instagram and Twitter @muybuenocooking.

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