Norteña: Authentic Family Recipes from the North of Mexico

Delicious and authentic recipes from a northern Mexican home kitchen. In this vibrant and personal cookbook, Karla Zazueta explores the recipes, cooking techniques, ingredients and traditions passed down through the generations of her family. This is a true taste of northern Mexico, bursting with flavor, color and history.

Norteña—meaning "northerner"—tells the tale of the northern states of Mexico: of the coastlines and fresh seafood, the cattle ranches, sun-ripened fruits and vegetables, and family gatherings around the table. She shares easy-to-follow recipes for the world-famous Baja fish tacos, "piggy" pinto beans, vegan chorizo, crab tostadas, sopes piled with fresh vegetables, and empanadas Californianas, all accompanied by mouth-watering spicy salsas, fresh queso and zingy salads.

There are recipes para la sed (for the thirst), which include the best margaritas, and favorite sweets like Mexican flan and camotes. With ingredient substitutes and vegetarian variations, you can recreate authentic dishes for everyone to enjoy.