Mi Comida Latina: Vibrant, Fresh, Simple, Authentic

by Marcella Kriebel

A stunning, hand-lettered and fully cookbook featuring more than 100 authentic recipes collected from home kitchens across Latin America.

Discovered as a successful self-published Kickstarter project, Mi Comida Latina captures the warmth and depth of culinary traditions in Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Puerto Rico. Artist/author Marcella Kriebel’s vivid, charming watercolors accompany more than 100 recipes including arepas, tamales, ceviches, fish tacos, salsas, flan, spicy micheladas and icy watermelon paletas, plus traditional kitchen tools, techniques and practical tips for choosing and preparing mango, cactus, yucca, coconut and other produce. Every page is a joyous work of art.

Genres: Cookbooks, Food, Cooking

144 pages, Hardcover

First published February 17, 2015

Reviews

[Nae · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Marcella's illustrations, and this cookbook is no exception. Whether or not you're familiar with her work, this book is everything you could possibly want and more. It really has it all: beautiful hand drawn illustrations, useful cooking tips, and authentic recipes from Marcella’s travels throughout Latin America. I love that the recipes are so authentic, from actual homes that Marcella visited on her travels. It’s honestly a work of art, filled with over 100 of Marcella’s favorite dishes such as tamales, ceviche, empanadas, flan, etc. from countries all over Central & South America including Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, & Puerto Rico.

[Hannah]

I first heard of Marcella because she has done many beautiful food murals in DC. This watercolor illustrated recipe book is a treat for the eyes and has given me many ideas and things I'd like to try!

- llapingacho (Ecuadorian cheese-stuffed potato pancakes)
- empanadas de viento (sweet Ecuadorian empanadas with Oaxaca cheese and sugar)
- enchiladas rojas de papa y zanahoria (enchiladas with potato and carrot filling)
- locro de papa (Ecuadorian potato soup)"
- avocado mango lettuce wraps
- tostado chulpe (with onion)
- chile (diced jalapeño) cheese (grated monterey jack) corn bread
- refried beans using ayocote beans
- black beans (with bay leaves and bell pepper)

[Meg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful cookbook or coffee table book. Would make an excellent gift.

[Anthony · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautifully illustrated cookbook, chock full of history and information about Latin American dishes and cooking.