The Latin Table: Easy, Flavorful Recipes from Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Beyond

"Isabel brings to life the sights, smells, and tastes of the cuisine from Latin America woven with their cultural roots and heartfelt stories." —Chef Bernard Guillas, author of Flying Pans

For more than two decades, customers have lined up outside the doors of west coast chef Isabel Cruz's three popular restaurants. Cruz, who is known for her innovative and healthy twist on traditional Latin fare, balances her ingredients to cook the delicious food that she, her family, and her restaurant patrons love. This book is full of simple, easy-to-make recipes with the Latin flavors you'll love producing in your own kitchen.

Some recipes included are:
• Three Piggies Tacos (carnitas, bacon, and chicharrón)
• Crispy Tofu with Cilantro Lime Sauce and Mango Salsa
• Salmon with Papaya-Mango-Mint-Salsa
• Char-Grilled Rack of Lamb with Cinnamon and Cumin
• Green Chile Posole with Pork
• And many more!

By creatively blending Latin and Asian cuisine Cruz creates flavorful and health-conscious meals. In The Latin Table, Cruz shares her signature recipes and award-winning cocktails from her restaurants, teaching home chefs how to easily prepare flavorful Latin meals at home.

"The Latin Table is more than cookbook; it is a compilation of beautiful photographs from the past to the present, easy-to-follow recipes that our family have all delighted in at our home celebrations, and beautiful stories revealing the human spirit. A nice combination of love in creation." —Deepak and Rita Chopra

"From her must-have Black Beans to the Shrimp Boil Latina Style and the Ropa Vieja, you'll get a real sense of the dishes that have influenced Isabel's life—dishes you'll want to make and share forever." —Sam the Cooking Guy