pbNominee for the 2018 James Beard Foundation Cookbook Award in InternationalbrFinalist for the 2018 International Association of Culinary Professionals IACP Book Awards b pbA collection of 100 recipes for regional Mexican food from the popular San Francisco restaurant.bppThe true spirit, roots, and flavors of regional Mexican cooking--from Puebla, Mexico City, Michoac n, the Yucat n, and beyond--come alive in this cookbook from Gonzalo Guzman, head chef at San Francisco restaurant Nopalito. Inspired by food straight from the sea and the land, Guzman transforms simple ingredients, such as masa and chiles, into bright and flavor-packed dishes.ppThe book includes fundamental techniques of Mexican cuisine, insights into Mexican food and culture, and favorite recipes from Nopalito such as Crispy Red Quesadillas with Braised Pork and Pork Rinds Toasted Corn with Crema, Ground Chile, and Queso Fresco Tamales with Red Spiced Sunflower Seed Mole and Salsa-Dipped Griddled Chorizo and Potato San