{"title":"Jesse Valenciana","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the delightful world of Jesse Valenciana, a passionate author renowned for his culinary creativity and expertise. Dive into his collection and discover a love for cooking that is both infectious and inspiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJesse Valenciana brings to the table a unique blend of traditional and modern culinary arts, creating an irresistible fusion of flavours. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eBirrias\u003c\/em\u003e, invite food enthusiasts to explore vibrant recipes that celebrate the rich and diverse world of cuisine. Perfect for those who relish exploring new dishes, Valencianas’ books are not just recipes — they are culinary adventures waiting to unfold in your kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned chef or a curious beginner, Valenciana's approachable and engaging style makes cooking a joyous experience. His passion for food and flair for storytelling transform the act of cooking into a delightful journey. As you peruse this collection, be prepared to embark on a flavoursome journey with Jesse Valenciana as your guide, exploring the essence of cooking and the joy it brings.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"birrias-by-jesse-valenciana-9780760392690","title":"Birrias","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn from a birrias master how to make your Mexican home cooking more varied, exciting, and richly flavourful than ever before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, birrias are the beloved stews served in Mexico on all special occasions, such as weddings, quinceañeras (girls' coming-of-age celebrations), and family reunions. They are made with a meat—traditionally beef, pork, or goat—slow-cooked in an adobo sauce of chile peppers, garlic, vinegar, and herbs, then served with tortillas for dipping. Food writer, cookbook author, and chef Jesse Valenciana is the virtuoso of birrias. He reveals in this book the luscious secrets of birrias—both in their traditional forms and in their incredible new varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn their recent revival, evident in the best Mexican restaurants everywhere, birrias are getting even more versatile and delectable. They're now made with all kinds of meats and proteins and in vegetarian versions. The biggest change is that birrias have become an in-demand filling or topping for all sorts of other Mexican foods, from tacos to tamales and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eBirrias\u003c\/em\u003e, Jesse serves up:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA dozen recipes for the traditional birrias he learned from his Mexican and Mexican-American grandparents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNearly 50 more recipes for the hip, creative, and soul-satisfying new ways to make and use birrias.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTechniques for making everything from birrias tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and quesadillas to birrias sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, appetisers, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA special bonus chapter featuring a handful of Jesse's birrias collaborations with well-known chefs—all easy to make at home—such as the \"Appalachian Birria\" he developed with star chef Sean Brock of Nashville.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf your Mexican cooking is stuck in a rut of ground-beef tacos and cheese enchiladas, you will discover an exciting new world of flavours and dinner ideas in these pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46997939355884,"sku":"9780760392690","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19855083482458.jpg?v=1763199536"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jesse-valenciana.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}