The Baja Cookbook

A joyful exploration of the cuisine of Baja California -- hailed as Mexico's Napa Valley -- with 60 recipes celebrating the laidback lifestyle found right across the border. Less than one hour by car from San Diego, Baja California is a popular destination for tourists looking to experience the best of what Mexico has to offer. From Baja wine country to incredible seafood along the coast, Baja cuisine features lots of grilled meats, freshly caught fish, and produce straight from the garden, all mingled with the salt spray of the nearby Pacific Ocean. Inspired by the incredible local landscape and his food from the award-winning restaurant Fauna, star chef David Castro Hussong conducts a dreamy exploration of typical Baja cuisine featuring 60 recipes ranging from street food such as Grilled Halibut Tacos and Chicharrones to more refined dishes such as Grilled Steak in Salsa Negra and Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa. Each chapter opens with a hand-drawn map, indicating the locations contained throughout the chapter, plus photographs of the region and profiles of top food purveyors are scattered throughout, bringing the spirit of Baja into your kitchen, no matter where you live.