Mamacita: Recipes Celebrating Life as a Mexican Immigrant in America [Hardcover]

In this inspiring and creative Mexican cookbook, Andrea Pons takes you on a journey through flavor, family, and her immigration story. With 78 easy and delicious recipes from three generations of women in her family, this cookbook offers a taste of authentic Mexican cuisine.

Foreword by James Beard Award nominee Hetty Lui McKinnon

The story ofMamacitais the story of contemporary immigration and life in the United States. When Pons was faced with the possibility of deportation, she and her family struggled to navigate the complicated US immigration system, even though the country had been their home for sixteen years. Pons looked to these recipes for help and self-published the original edition ofMamacitato fund her family’s significant legal fees.

The cookbook became a symbol of her family’s journey and a rallying cry to anyone challenged by the complexities of immigration. In these pages, Pons shares her personal story and how creating this cookbook became a way for her to return to her roots and reconnect with her Mexican heritage.

This new edition ofMamacitaoffers 30 more photos and 11 additional recipes, allowing you to taste even more of the love in Pons's dishes, ranging from glorious salsas to filling harinas to tart and sweet postres.Andrea Pons is a production manager, food stylist, and author based in Seattle, Washington. Born in Guanajuato, Mexico, and raised in the United States, Andrea aims to create recipes that start a conversation—ranging from immigration advocacy to self-love. She currently hosts cooking and writing workshops and publishes new recipes, travel guides, and wellness tips on her platform Sobremesa."With a solid variety of nostalgic Mexican staples, Pons offers an accessible introduction to traditional Mexican dishes that are sure to please...The book is designed with both cooking and reading in mind, and each easy-t