The Family Heirloom is an Enchilada Recipe (Incredible Mexican Dishes for My Loves)

For the home cooks who want to embrace tradition and also have hungry mouths to feed, comes a debut collection of Mexican recipes that celebrate family history, traditional flavors, and low-stress approaches to cooking. Whipped up by Jai Larez, each dish is an authentic homage to Mexican American heritage that aims to pass down tried-and-true flavors, all while making the process fun and family-forward. Intertwined with memories from Jai’s past and upbringing, the recipes are meant to encourage connection, while also allowing readers to recreate their favorite nostalgic dishes for their own children, or discover an unknown recipe that will become a new family staple. Home cooks of any skill level can create dishes like Carne Asada, Arroz Rojo, Birria, Chile Rellenos, Elote en Vaso, Salsa Verde, and more. Breakfast and dessert are covered too, with recipes for Huevos Rancheros, Choco Flan, and Arroz con Leche.

With simple instructions, unbeatable flavors, and a palpable passion for family and Mexican American culture, Jai delivers a cookbook that is sure to become—and remain—a family staple passed down through the generations.