About the Book
“Siéntate a comer, esta muy bueno!”
Sit down and eat, it’s very good! This was how Jesusita always welcomed guests to her table. The same words served as inspiration for her daughter Evangelina and granddaughters Yvette and Veronica when they started the Muy Bueno Cookbook blog in 2010. Their blog was a finalist in the Saveur magazine 2012 Best Food Blog Awards and has attracted thousands of fans and followers who have fallen in love with Muy Bueno’s flavorful Mexican recipes, heartwarming family stories, and beautiful photography. Now by popular demand, the best of Muy Bueno is in a cookbook!
Now they open their hearts and kitchens to an even wider audience, sharing beloved family recipes and memories in their first cookbook. Spanning three generations, Muy Bueno offers traditional old-world northern Mexican recipes from Jesusita’s kitchen; comforting south of the border home-style dishes from Evangelina; and innovative Latin fusion recipes from Yvette and Veronica.
Whether you are hosting a casual family gathering or an elegant dinner party, Muy Bueno has the perfect recipes for entertaining with Latin flair! There are timeless classics like Enchiladas Montadas (“Stacked Enchiladas”) and Frijoles de la Olla (“Beans from the Pot”) and easy-to-prepare staples like Homemade Corn and Flour Tortillas and Toasted Chile de Arbol Salsa. You’ll also find exotic delicacies like Menudo (“Hominy and Tripe Soup”) and Lengua (“Beef Tongue”); and healthy and light seafood appetizers like Shrimp Ceviche and Scallop and Cucumber Cocktail. And don’t forget refreshing Aguas y Paletas (Mexican coolers and popsicles); tempting sweets like Coconut Flan and cinnamon-drenched Mexican Wedding Cookies; and daring, dazzling cocktails like Blood Orange Mezcal Margaritas and Persimmon Mojitos. There is truly something in Muy Bueno for every taste.
Includes:
- More than 100 easy-to-follow recipes
- A glossary of chiles with photos and descriptions of each variety
- Step-by-step instructions with photos for how to roast chiles, make Red Chile Sauce, and assemble tamales
- A rich family history shared through anecdotes, photos, personal tips, and more
- Stunning color photography throughout
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“If you love Mexican comfort food and fantastic photography, you need Muy Bueno on your kitchen bookshelf!”
—Jorge Bravo, HispanicKitchen.com
The photography is just beautiful and so soulful!
muybuenocookbook replied: — August 31st, 2010 @ 2:35 am
Thank you so much Nancy! Jeanine (photographer) is very talented and I am blessed to have her talent through this journey.
as soon as Jackie learns what two teaspoons are, and Cyndi understands that 1 cup of chicken broth isn’t enough if the recipe calls for four cups of chicken broth. Then maybe we can critique the recipes, but, until we get it right, it is going to be thick and sweet mole.
muybuenocookbook replied: — September 26th, 2010 @ 11:04 pm
Too funny! At least they tried
Yvette!
Erynn
I’m so proud of you! You’re quite a renaissance gal! Many blessings to you.
muybuenocookbook replied: — October 23rd, 2010 @ 4:34 am
Thank you soooo much! Your blessings mean the world to me!
I am loving everything about this cookbook. The recipes, the history, the photos. All of it. I will have to order it as soon as it is out.
muybuenocookbook replied: — November 1st, 2010 @ 3:18 pm
WOW! Thank you so much! We look forward to it being published! Keep following our blog for updates! Gracias!
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Just discovered your website and love it! Can’t wait to get your book! Have a fabulous Año Nuevo filled with fabulous food, joy and prosperity!
Diana Pando
Proyecto Latina
muybuenocookbook replied: — December 30th, 2010 @ 4:41 pm
Hi Diana!!! Your comment got stuck in my spam folder. I’m so glad I saw your comment and so happy you found us!!! I will definitely keep an eye on Proyecto Latina! Feliz Año Nuevo!!! ~Yvette
Hello…I was looking for a recipe for Green Enchiladas and came across your website. I love the web site. Collecting family recipes is so important. I lost my mother over six years ago and I regret not having written down everything she made. I do have some of her recipes and cherish them. God Bless and take care.
muybuenocookbook replied: — January 4th, 2011 @ 10:26 pm
Hola Phillip! So happy you found us!!! Thanks for the blessings! Not sure if your mothers recipe was similar but we’d love for you to try the recipe and give us your thoughts. Take care and keep stopping by. Mi casa es su casa!!! ~ Yvette
I am so looking forward to this cook book coming out; my daughter is half mexican (I am mixed blk and white, her father is mexican) and I really want to teach her everything about her culture but not being from it myself needless to say I can use all the help I can get & can’t wait to get this book but when is it’s release dates? she is turning one soon and I can’t wait to start cooking for her!
muybuenocookbook replied: — January 10th, 2011 @ 9:47 pm
Very cute Veronica! Welcome to our blog! The Muy Bueno Cookbook will be released in the fall of 2011 (fingers crossed). We encourage you to subscribe to our blog to receive emails with our recipes and details of the launch of our new cookbook. Take care of your gorgeous baby
Hi, my name is Frankie De Soto and I have a blog focused on Hispanic online media, http://www.solpersona.com, and I love how you use new media to promote traditional cooking. I would love to do an interview to post on my blog.
muybuenocookbook replied: — February 3rd, 2011 @ 11:07 am
Hola Frankie!!! I never thought of that…”new media to promote traditional cooking”…I LIKE IT!!! I think I’ll be using that
We’d LOVE to be interviewed by you! Our goal is to self-publish a cookbook and have it available Fall 2011! Fee free to FB, email, or call me! ~Yvette
How can I purchase this cookbook and what is the price,Thanks,
muybuenocookbook replied: — February 7th, 2011 @ 8:51 am
Hola Brenda: We are actually going to post the details of our book release coming soon. Our goal is to have a printed book by the end of 2011. We encourage you to subscribe to our blog to receive emails with dates with the launch of our new cookbook. Thanks for inquiring!!!
Thanks so much and I have sent my email to subscribe to the blog,can’t wait till it is printed n available to me!
My parents are Salvadorian. They used to call me Hispana Arrepentida because I didn’t want to learn about our roots and wasted to be as American as possible. Now as an adult, married to un gringito…guess who’s making him tortillas and black beans. I’m more hispanic than ever and wish I had embraced our aztec background a bit better, because I’m also leaning heavily on their healing techniques. I so want your book. Congratulations on your success.
muybuenocookbook replied: — February 21st, 2011 @ 11:12 am
Thank you!!!What a GREAT story! So glad to hear you are now embracing who you are and where you come from.
Great to hear of an upcoming cookbook, I am from New Mexico but live in California and need some recipes including lenten ones. I remember my mom cooking lenten food especially on Fridays. Of course I was not there to enjoy but I do remember these foods as a child. Anxious to hear when your book is coming out….
muybuenocookbook replied: — April 6th, 2011 @ 10:14 am
Thank you Chris! Our goal is to post meat-free recipes during the Lent season. Please be sure to subscribe to our blog to receive recipes and details about our cookbook release via email. Thanks for stopping by!
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i am so excited about the book! when i was a small child i remember my grandmother making
”sweet tamales” for years i have searched for a reciepe, does anyone know what i’m talking about?
thank you for putting together a cookbook that brings so many loving emories back to me.
muybuenocookbook replied: — January 3rd, 2012 @ 9:59 pm
Thank you soooo much Connie! YUM! Our grandma made sweet tamales every year for us. It was a special memory I hold very dear. She made hers with piloncillo and raisins. I also love coconut and pineapple. Delicious!
Want to buy the book…keep us posted.
muybuenocookbook replied: — January 3rd, 2012 @ 9:56 pm
Thank you so much Marta!!! We truly appreciate your excitement. Gracias!
came across your site today while looking for info on Dia de la candelaria. WoW!!! its awesome
i was woundering if you also have a digital copy of your cookbook ready for purchase? I cant wait till the fall 
i got the the baby jessus this year at my in-laws so i get to host for the first time 
muybuenocookbook replied: — January 25th, 2012 @ 10:23 am
Hola Michelle,
Welcome!!! We will have an electronic version of our cookbook, but it’s not available yet. I’m so sorry! What are you planning to make for Dia de La Candelaria? We have quite a few recipes on our blog: http://muybuenocookbook.wordpress.com/recipes/
I will be hosting next weekend too and so I’m still trying to come up with a menu. I’m thinking some stuffed Portobello mushrooms. Stay tuned for the recipe
one more thing….Love the dishes used in the pictures or is it called pottery im not sure but love them
muybuenocookbook replied: — January 25th, 2012 @ 10:24 am
Thank you Michelle! I love shopping for new and old dishes. Thanks for noticing
Hi Yvette!
Saw your comment on Linkdin and clicked on your site. I was going to call Priti Gress to tell her to scoop you up, when I read farther that you were already signed with Hippocrene. Congratulations! You have beautiful photos of very well-written recipes. Have to try the pumpkin empanandas soon.
muybuenocookbook replied: — February 2nd, 2012 @ 8:54 am
Wow Veronica what a small world! We love working with Priti and Colette — They are an amazing team! We are truly enjoying the journey and look forward to the cookbook release. Thank you so much for stopping by!
I can not wait for this, I need to learn some receipes all this brings back fond memories of my aunty Imelda.
one last question? is there a way to notify me when this book comes out and where will i be able to purchase it?
Muy Bueno replied: — February 22nd, 2012 @ 11:34 am
Hola Diana! We are so excited you want to purchase our cookbook. Please be sure to subscribe to our blog by email and follow us on Facebook. We will be sure to share all the details about our cookbook release and book signing tour on both our blog and facebook. Thanks for visiting us
i would like to buy “your new book” information please to order
Muy Bueno replied: — April 3rd, 2012 @ 10:27 am
Hola Gloria,
We are honored that you want to buy our cookbook. It should be available to pre-order this summer. It will be available to buy in the fall. We will be sure to keep our amigos posted. Please subscribe to our blog so that you can be sure to be in the know.
Gracias!
Yvette
Looking forward to your book and all of the goodness that is held inside!
Muy Bueno replied: — April 12th, 2012 @ 9:54 am
Thank you so much! We can’t wait to see it on bookshelves. Its gonna be very surreal
Hey Veronica,
great book, great recipes, great drinks, and – what is very important – professional photos. hope one day we’ll barbecue together at the baltic sea beach as planned in chiclana. me, my wife and kids are looking forward to it in summer. how did u like seville?
all the best,
Ulf
Muy Bueno replied: — April 19th, 2012 @ 2:39 am
Ulf it was great meeting you and your son in Spain last week. Thank you for the lovely photo you sent of your family. We would love to visit you sometime. My family and I look forward to visiting you this summer at your end of the globe, near the Baltic Sea, when it’s warmer and barbequing…we will be in touch amigo!!! I will bring the tequila for some tasty margaritas. Tschoos y hasta luego!!
Your website, blog, Facebook, etc. are bee-YOU-tee-Full. I love the photography, color, comments, family participation, energy, recipes, MOST OF ALL I LOVE THE FAMILY STORIES – THESE PULL EVERYTHING TOGETHER. I wish you all, your entire beautiful family, much success and prosperity, Kathy
Muy Bueno replied: — April 30th, 2012 @ 11:53 am
Thank you sooo much Kathy! We truly appreciate your kind words and are so happy you found us!
Hi Veronica,
I want to buy your guys books i love your recipes i actually tried the beans from here and they came out GREAT! Thankz for the tips and i wait until you guys put up more recipes love your website.
Hugs
Daniela