Mexico: Recipes, Flavors & Traditions

P.J. Tierney

“A comprehensive culinary introduction with options for every palate and skill level.”
—Kirkus Reviews

Travel to Mexico without leaving your kitchen! Perfect for ages 9–14, Mexico: Recipes, Flavors & Traditions invites young chefs and their families on a colorful culinary adventure filled with food, family, art, and tradition.

Discover 35 step-by-step recipes for breakfast, small plates, salsas & sides, entrées, and desserts. Make Breakfast Burritos, Sweet Potato Nachos with Black Beans and Cheese, Fish Tacos, Pan de Muerto, Mexican Hot Chocolate, Churros, and a Chocolate Piñata Cake with a surprise inside.

Have You Ever Eaten a Cactus? Now You Can!

Try something completely different with Cactus Salad with Avocado Dressing. Cactus is more than a desert plant—it’s also an ingredient in Mexican cooking. Complete this specially flagged recipe and earn a sticker for your Culinary Passport.

More than a cookbook, Mexico introduces kids to Mexican history and traditions, the joyful celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), and the colorful artwork of celebrated artist Frida Kahlo. Full-color photography, measurement conversions, easy-to-follow directions, and Kids in the Kitchen cooking tips help make safety, learning, and fun part of every recipe.

Part of the Culinary Passport Series, specially flagged recipes connect to the Culinary Passport included with The Global Cookbook: Delicious Recipes from Seven Continents. Complete a recipe, add the matching collectible sticker, and track your cooking journey around the world through food.