Discover the flavours and stories of the Mexican American border with Cooking the Borderlands, a vibrant cookbook by chef Claudette Zepeda. With more than 100 recipes, this collection explores the food, culture, and communities shaped by life between Mexico and the United States.
Drawing from her own experience growing up in California and Mexico, Claudette shares the dishes she grew up eating alongside American influences and personal stories from Border Kid culture. The result is a cookbook that's full of flavour, personality, and a deeply personal connection to food.
Inside Cooking the Borderlands, you'll find accessible recipes inspired by both sides of the border, including Coahuila's Esquites, Las Calandrias Caballitos, Arroz Poblano, Camarones al Ajillo, and Capirotada.
Alongside the recipes, Claudette shares anecdotes and reflections on culinary identity, family, culture, and the fluid relationship between Mexican and American food. Her storytelling brings a personal perspective to the dishes and the communities behind them.
Cooking the Borderlands makes a thoughtful cookbook gift for home cooks, food lovers, fans of Mexican cuisine, and anyone interested in the stories behind the food we share.
Details:
- More than 100 recipes
- Written by Claudette Zepeda
- Mexican American cuisine
- Recipes, stories, and personal anecdotes
- Includes street food, seafood, rice dishes, desserts, and more
- Ideal for home cooks and food lovers
- Great cookbook and kitchen gift
- ISBN: 9780593796139
- Published: June 2, 2026
- Publisher: Clarkson Potter
- Pages: 288
