Home cooking grounded in Mexican tradition from star TV chef Marcela Valladolid

Former Food Network star and four-time cookbook author Marcela Valladolid is back with a brand new approach to traditional Mexican cuisine, this time with a focus on deep, authentic flavors and recipes that celebrate the breadth of Mexican cooking. Building off of the success of her hit online cooking show that she runs with her sister - The Marcela and Carina Show - whose foolproof recipes have been tested and loved by thousands of viewers, Familia is an ode to reclaiming traditions for the modern cook, paired with a more relaxed tone that speaks directly to Marcela's readers.  

Familia will bring readers inside home kitchens across Mexico, with dishes like Pastel Azteca; Hibiscus Wild Rice with Shallots, Brussels Sprouts and Wild Mushrooms; Caldo Tlalpeño; Camarones al Mojo de Ajo; Tacos Arabes; Carne Asada Quesadillas; and so much more. An ode to the beauty and tradition of Mexican cuisine, Familia is a cookbook to use time and again, and to pass down to future generations. 

MARCELA VALLADOLID is an Emmy-nominated celebrity chef, television personality, designer, author, mother, and businesswoman. Growing up around expert and traditional cooks in Tijuana, Mexico, Marcela began her professional career as a Food Editor for Bon Appétit Magazine. She was a co-host on the three-time Emmy Nominated Food Network hit show The Kitchen, and she currently co-hosts the Marcela & Carina Show, a virtual live cooking class and entertainment show with her sister and motivational speaker, Carina Valladolid; the show was recently mentioned in the New York Times. She has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, People, Food & Wine, Los Angeles Magazine, NY Daily News, and Better Homes & Garden and has appeared many times on national television shows, including the Today Show, The Talk, The Chew, The View, Access Hollywood Live, The Rachael Ray Show, Live! with Kelly and Michael, AOL Build, Yahoo News, and more. She resides in Chula Vista, CA with her partner, Philip Button, their three children (Fausto, David, and Anna Carina), and their dog, Kongo.