Chicano Bakes: Recipes for Mexican Pan Dulce, Tamales, and My Favorite Desserts

"In this companion cookbook to Chicano Eats, the blogger, and winner of the Saveur Best New Voice People's Choice Award shows off the sweet and dreamy side of Chicano cuisine in 80 recipes for irresistible desserts, cakes, tamales, pan dulce and drinks. With Chicano Eats: Recipes from My Mexican American Kitchen, Esteban Castillo offered his readers a look into his life, family, and culture. For Esteban, sharing stories and recipes from his childhood was a cathartic experience, and seeing so many people make and enjoy the foods that meant so much to him growing up was a dream come true. Now, this rising food star mines his culinary roots once more. Chicano Bakes features many of the mouthwatering delights Esteban enjoyed throughout his childhood, from Pan Dulce Mexicano (Mexican Sweet Bread), Postres (Desserts), and Pasteles (Cakes) to Antojitos (Bites) and Bebidas (Drinks). Here are easy-to-make recipes sure to become fan favorites."--

Publisher Marketing: "Chicano Bakes is the second cookbook from Esteban Castillo, who embraces the sweets of his childhood with recipes for every skill level." - KCRW's Good Food "I was giddy when I saw that the blogger and author of Chicano Eats was working on a baking book. Sometimes prayers are answered. Esteban covers Conchas; Sweet pecan loaf; Mexican wedding cookies; Pan de Muerto; and Horchata tiramisu along with countless other breads, muffins, cookies and cakes. Measurements in weight and volume." - Eat Your Books "CHECK OUT THIS COVER I am in love. The recipes in Chicano Bakes from Esteban Castillo is perhaps a bit more classic [...] and the art design is super fresh and fun. Get your recipes for Pan Dulce, Dulce de Leche, Flan, Marranitos, Cortadillo and more, all with a rainbow-glitter-disco flair." - Stained Page News "Castillo's prose is straightforward as he reflects on family traditions, memories in the kitchen, and cultural tidbits, as in the recipe for café de olla, which is a 'coffee that is traditionally made in an olla de barro (clay pot) with aromatics like cinnamon, orange peel, and cloves.' This is perfect for home bakers looking to broaden their palates." - Publishers Weekly "In his first book, Chicano Eats, celebrated food blogger Esteban Castillo shared recipes collected from his Mexican heritage and California upbringing. He returns with 100 new recipes for cakes, sweet breads, beverages, and more. Inviting instructions and colorful photographs accompany churro cheesecake, strawberry guava shortbread bars, and a few savory additions." - Epicurious Publisher Marketing :

Format: Hardcover | Pages: 224 | Publication Date: 2022-11-01