{"product_id":"cocina-puerto-rico-recipes-from-my-abuelas-kitchen-to-yours-9781454958116","title":"Cocina Puerto Rico: Recipes from My Abuela's Kitchen to Yours","description":"\u003cb\u003eCocina Puerto Rico transports you to Borinquen--the Island of Enchantment--otherwise known as Puerto Rico. Or, to chef Mia Castro, home. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Mia spent her early career working under prestigious chefs such as José Andrés, Thomas Keller, and Wolfgang Puck, and later cooked for exclusive clients worldwide as a private chef. In 2020, unexpectedly grounded in New York City, she found herself craving the foods of her native Puerto Rico. Over daily FaceTime calls (that sometimes stretched for hours) with her beloved Abuela Sara in San Juan, Mia collected the time-honored recipes that represent her family's homeland. Now, applying her professional knowledge, she has expertly adapted these dishes for you to re-create in any American home kitchen. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Cocina Puerto Rico covers everything from salads, fritters, and soups to seafood, meat, and rice dishes to sweets, including re-creations of favorites from the island's traditional panaderías (bakeries). Classics like \u003cb\u003eAbuela's Sancocho (Root Veggie Stew with Plantain Dumplings)\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eSerenata de Bacalao (Saltfish Salad)\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eArroz con Jueyes (Stewed Crab Rice)\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eTembleque (Creamy Coconut Pudding)\u003c\/b\u003e bring the signature flavors of Puerto Rican cooking into your home, while dishes like \u003cb\u003eTropical Caprese Salad \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003eCaribbean Passion Pie \u003c\/b\u003eintroduce some of Mia's modern tropical riffs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Featuring photography shot at Abuela's house in San Juan, iconic landmarks throughout Puerto Rico, and a design inspired by the sun-washed alleyways of Old San Juan, this book is a true trip to the Island of Enchantment. Whether you want to explore a new destination, savor a unique cuisine, or immerse yourself in vibrant culture and rich history--Cocina Puerto Rico is your way in.  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mia Castro\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Union Square \u0026amp; Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.21h x 8.26w x 1.13d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781454958116\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/02\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSan Juan native \u003cb\u003eMia Castro \u003c\/b\u003eis a professional chef and recipe writer. She has competed on \u003ci\u003eChopped\u003c\/i\u003e, Gordon Ramsey's \u003ci\u003eHell's Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e, and most recently, \u003ci\u003eBeat Bobby Flay\u003c\/i\u003e, on which she did beat Bobby Flay. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, she has also apprenticed in Las Vegas for Thomas Keller, Wolfgang Puck, and José Andrés. Mia lives in New York and work as a full-time social media content developer, recipe writer, and TV personality.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Mia Castro \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47659103027357,"sku":"9781454958116","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_a300f501-76c7-4dd9-a296-a251cb05697b.jpg?v=1771350123","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/cocina-puerto-rico-recipes-from-my-abuelas-kitchen-to-yours-9781454958116","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}