Mi Cocina by Rick Martínez

Join Rick Martínez on a once-in-a-lifetime culinary journey throughout México
that begins in Mexico City and continues through 32 states, in 156 cities, and
across 20,000 incredibly delicious miles. In

Mi Cocina, Rick shares deeply personal recipes as he re-creates the dishes and
specialties he tasted throughout his journey. Inspired by his travels, the recipes
are based on his taste memories and experiences. True to his spirit and reflective
of his deep connections with people and places, these dishes will revitalize your
pantry and transform your cooking repertoire.

Highlighting the diversity, richness, and complexity of Mexican cuisine, he includes
recipes like herb and cheese meatballs bathed in a smoky, spicy chipotle sauce from
Oaxaca called Albóndigas en Chipotle; northern México’s grilled Carne Asada that
he stuffs into a grilled quesadilla for full-on cheesy-meaty food euphoria; and
tender sweet corn tamales packed with succulent shrimp, chiles, and roasted tomatoes
from Sinaloa on the west coast. Rick’s poignant essays throughout lend context—both
personal and cultural—to quilt together a story that is rich and beautiful, touching
and insightful.