Muy Bueno: Fiestas: 100+ Delicious Mexican Recipes for Celebrating the Year

Cooking instructor Marquez-Sharpnack follows up Muy Bueno with a colorful and delicious collection of festive party dishes. The recipes are organized by special occasion, suggesting beer-battered shrimp tacos and tres leches bread pudding for Lent; ranchero burgers for the Fourth of July; and crispy pork carnitas for Father’s Day. Guava mimosas and Mexican coffee cake will enhance any Mother’s Day gathering, while barbacoa de borrego and mango and strawberry galettes will brighten Easter tables. Suggestions for Day of the Dead celebrations include pan de muerto, a “pillowy” bread with citrus and anise; blood orange marigold margaritas; and ornate sugar skulls—while New Year’s Eve includes a gorgeous rosca de Navidad and a champagne-based poinsettia punch. Recipes are accessible and appealing to a broad range of palates, complemented by stunning full-color photos that are sure to entice. As a bonus, Marquez-Sharpnack offers crafty decorating tips such as tissue-paper flowers, mini piñatas, and clothespin crosses. Anyone looking to enhance their holiday tables will find Marquez-Sharpnack an expert guide. (Apr.)