The Gracias Madre Cookbook: Bright, Plant-Based Recipes from Our Mexi-Cali Kitchen
By Gracias Madre and Rachel Holtzman
Photography: Lisa Romerein
Avery, 2022
Publisher Description
The fresh, bright flavors of Mexico and Southern California, adapted for the plant-based home cook, from one of L.A.’s favorite restaurants.
Gracias Madre means thank you, Mother in Spanish, and the phrase encapsulates the mission of this Cali-Mexican eatery, which is to serve the L.A. community and give people fresh food made with integrity from ingredients grown with love. Go figure that, in California, love is a taco. Mexican food is, in many ways, one of the original vegan cuisines. Before the Spanish conquistadores brought with them new ingredients, including many dairy products, the Mexican pantry centered on what’s called “The Three Sisters” in Mesoamerican culture: beans, corn, and chiles. With 125 simple, entirely plant-based recipes for the home cook, including Calabaza and Onion Quesadillas, Coliflor with Cashew Nacho Cheese, and Coffee Flan, The Gracias Madre Cookbook is a vegetable-forward dive into one of the world's most delicious cuisines.
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Recipes
Starters
- Tostadas
- Tostadas al Ajillo
- Tostadas al Ceviche
- Tostadas al Jackfruit Mixiote
- Butternut Squash Taquitos
- Street Fruit
- Salsa Trio with Homemade Chips
- Esquites
- Coliflor Frito
- Fideo Seco
- Madre Coconut Ceviche
- Madre Crab Cakes
- Gorditas
- Mexican-Style Street Corn
- Guacamole con Tortillas
- Nachos al Pastor
- Repollitos Fritos
- Mango Sopes
- Empanadas
- Empanada Pastry
- Pumpkin
- Jackfruit Mixiote
- Chorizo and Potato
Sopas & Salads
- Heirloom Tomato Salad
- Madre’s Chopped Salad
- Ensalada de Verano
- Watermelon Tiradito
- Tortilla Soup
- Pozole
- Watermelon Gazpacho
- Crema de Elote
Tortas & Bowls
- Tortas
- Torta al Pastor
- Torta de Milanesa
- Chorizo Torta
- Pambazos
- Black Bean Burgers
- Burrito Bowl
- Chef’s Bowl
- Tropical Bowl
Mains
- Chorizo Plantain Quesadillas
- Calabaza and Onion Quesadillas
- Chilaquiles
- Chimichangas
- Chiles Rellenos
- Tamales Verdes
- Uchepos
- Black Bean Tetelas
- Madre Tacos
- Beer-Battered Portobello Mushroom Madre Tacos
- Al Pastor Madre Tacos
- Jackfruit Mixiote Madre Tacos
- Albóndigas Madre Tacos
- Coconut Madre Tacos
- Mushroom Fajitas
- Plantain Molotes with Mole Negro
- Flautas de Hibiscus
- Enchiladas Verdes
- Tlayudas
Dulces
- Mexican Wedding Cookies
- Churros
- Coffee Flan
- Tiramisu con Mezcal
- Helados
- Mexican Chocolate
- Passionfruit
- Piloncillo
- Coconut Vanilla Bean
- Fudge Brownies with Salted Mezcal Caramel Sauce and Cashew Whipped Cream
- Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Quesos & Cremas
- Spicy Mayo
- Cashew Queso Blanco
- Cashew Nacho Cheese
- Pumpkin Seed Parmesan
- Almond Cotija
- Cashew Crema
Salsa & Moles
- Salsa Roja
- Salsa Verde
- Salsa Ranchera
- Salsa Brava
- Pico de Gallo
- Pumpkin Seed Salsa
- Salsa Negra
- Salsa Macha
- Mole Negro
- Black Bean Mole
Staples
- Tortillas
- Jackfruit Mixiote
- Mushroom Pastor
- Escabeche
- Rice Paper Chicharrones
- Black Beans
- Green Rice
- Coconut Bacon
Bebidas
- Aguas Frescas
- Hoja Santa Agua Fresca
- Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca
- Orange Agua Fresca
- Watermelon Agua Fresca
- Chamoyada
- Horchata
- Purista
- So Fresa So Clean
- Tequila Paloma
- Suffering Madre
- Coconut-Washed Añejo
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