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Norteña

Authentic Family Recipes from Northern Mexico

Karla Zazueta

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English
Pavilion
01 May 2024
This is a true taste of north Mexico using fresh produce, bursting with flavour, colour and – crucially – history.

The Mexican cuisine that most people are familiar with is from the centre or the south of the country, but Karla tells the tale of the northern states of Mexico – of the coastlines and fresh seafood, the cattle ranches, sun-ripened fruit and vegetables and the family gatherings around the table.

Recipes include world-famous Baja fish tacos, ‘piggy’ pinto beans, vegan chorizo, crab tostadas, sopes (corn patties) served in a tomato broth, 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. We end on something sweet, with Mexican flan and camotes (sweet potato poached until tender in a sweet, spiced syrup). Longer narrative passages describe the different cultural events that play such a huge part in the cuisine, such as tamales estilo Sinaloa, wrapped with special care at Christmas time.

By sharing her family recipes, Karla makes sure that each dish is packed with flavour but also cooked with love. Let yourself be transported to the Baja peninsula, rolling corn tortillas in the sun, sipping on a refreshing michelada and cooled by the breeze coming in from the sea.
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Imprint:   Pavilion
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 252mm,  Width: 195mm,  Spine: 22mm
Weight:   1.040kg
ISBN:   9780008599485
ISBN 10:   0008599483
Pages:   192
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Karla Zazueta grew up in Baja California, in the north of Mexico. When she moved to the UK twenty years ago, she brought with her all her family’s recipes and ways of cooking that had been passed down through the generations. She decided to make a career from her passion for cooking and started her blog, Mexican Food Memories.co.uk, where she writes about food and Mexican tradition. She runs cookery classes from her home, as well as hosting regular sold-out supper clubs at home and in venues across London. Her writing has been featured in Guardian, Observer Food Monthly and BBC Good Food, and she has been a guest on BBC Radio 4’s The Kitchen Cabinet with Jay Rayner. @mexicanfoodmemories (26.8k Instagram followers)

Reviews for Norteña: Authentic Family Recipes from Northern Mexico

‘I have been following Karla for years. Over that time, I have cooked and eaten so many of her incredible dishes – and was even lucky enough to be taught by her. She’s such a brilliant cook … and now writer!’ – Olia Hercules 'Exploring the recipes in Norteña is like embarking on a flavourful journey through the vibrant and rich culture of northern Mexico, each dish a testament to Karla’s passion for both the cuisine and beautiful heritage.' – Ana Da Costa ‘Norteña” fills in an important gap in the world of Mexican cookbooks – a special addition to any kitchen’ – Mely Martinez, author of The Mexican Home Kitchen ‘I find it so hard to find real authentic Mexican recipes (and not Tex-Mex). I absolutely love Karla!’ – Seema Pankhania, MOB Kitchen


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