Sobremesa - by Susana Villasuso (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Sobremesa means "relaxing at the table after a heavy meal," usually after getting together with family and friends. Mexican-born chef and recipe developer Susana Villasuso is on a mission to bring the flavors of Mexico to your table, and share her culture with the world. Inspired by the dishes she learned to cook from her mother and grandmother, this debut cookbook brings together authentic, modern, simple, and tasty recipes for feeding the whole family and for all occasions, made with everyday supermarket ingredients. It's a real taste of Mexico, with a modern twist. Try some of Susana's family classics, such as: Crispy bean and ricotta taquitos with crema verde, Brown miso and porter carnitas, Salmon Ceviche with yellow beets and lime marinade, Mexican blood orange vanilla cake, and more. Discover the Mexican art of easy everyday celebrations with Sobremesa."--

Book Synopsis

75 quick, easy and delicious recipes for Mexican weeknight meals, sharing plates, drinks, and desserts to make and enjoy together.

Sobremesa means "relaxing at the table after a heavy meal," usually after getting together with family and friends. Mexican-born chef and recipe developer Susana Villasuso is on a mission to bring the flavors of Mexico to your table, and share her culture with the world. Inspired by the dishes she learned to cook from her mother and grandmother, this debut cookbook brings together authentic, modern, simple, and tasty recipes for feeding the whole family and for all occasions, made with everyday supermarket ingredients. It's a real taste of Mexico, with a modern twist.

Try some of Susana's family classics, such as: Crispy bean and ricotta taquitos with crema verde, Brown miso and porter carnitas, Salmon Ceviche with yellow beets and lime marinade, Mexican blood orange vanilla cake, and more.

Discover the Mexican art of easy everyday celebrations with Sobremesa.

Review Quotes

"[Recipes] offer modern family fare that will change the way you think about Mexican cooking."----The Boston Globe

"...modern family fare that will change the way you think about Mexican cooking."----The Boston Globe

"Villasuso's cookbook debut is thoughtful and thorough; it's both a love letter to the culture and flavors of the author's homeland and a creative venture into Mexican cooking."----Library Journal

"Chef and debut author Villasuso's love for her native Mexico shines through in this collection of flavor-packed and accessible recipes meant to be shared with loved ones ... Whether for a quick, weeknight dinner like spicy pinto bean and lemon soup or a more elaborate dish like three-chile barbecued beef, Villasuso's instructions are easy to follow, and most ingredients can be easily sourced. Villasuso paints a vivid picture of Mexican food culture ... This celebratory collection will have foodies' mouths watering."---- Publishers Weekly

"[A] sumptuous guide to Mexican home cooking ... Villasuso's emphasis on weeknight meals, diverse array of offerings, and short preparation times (most under an hour) will keep organized menu planners happy ... Carnivores and vegetarians alike have plenty to choose from ... Crisp and colorful photos showcase the vivid beauty of these meals and encourage cooks to make healthy and hearty Mexican platos a part of their weeknight repertoire."---- Booklist

About the Author

Chef Susana Villasuso was born and raised in Mexico, where she first learned traditional Mexican cooking from her mother and grandmother. She is a trusted name in Mexican cuisine: Mexican food specialists Mexgrocer, True Masa, Cool Chile, Agua de Madre, and Gran Luchito have all worked with Villasuso to develop authentic recipes and food content for their platforms. She lives in London.