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Grilled Steak Tacos with Chorizo Pinto Beans
Grilled Steak Tacos with Chorizo Pinto Beans

Grilled Steak Tacos with Chorizo Pinto Beans excerpted from Coco: The Official Cookbook by Insight Editions and Gino Garcia. Photography by Ted Thomas.

Coco: The Official Cookbook by Insight Editions and Gino Garcia

Follow Miguel and Dante over the marigold bridge and create a feast inspired by Disney’s Coco.

Celebrate Día de Los Muertos with over 50 recipes inspired by the Land of the Dead in Disney’s Coco! Filled with sweet treats, appetizers, main courses, and delicious drinks, this cookbook includes dozens of authentic Mexican dishes and all of the meals that the Riveras offer to their loved ones on the other side!

Coco: The Official Cookbook features step-by-step instructions and full-colour images so cocineros of any age or skill level can learn to prepare traditional Mexican treats, such as churros and tamales, for serving to family and friends at the table or placing on the ofrenda for those who have crossed to the other side.

INSPIRED BY COCO: Includes recipes for dishes and delicacies featured in the Pixar film Coco.

EASY-TO-FOLLOW MEXICAN RECIPES: Learn how to prepare traditional Mexican treats such as churros, pan dulce, and more.

MEALS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: Family-oriented Mexican recipes for every meal that will satisfy your loved ones in the Land of the Living and the Land of the Dead! (more…)

Italian Hot Dogs
Italian Hot Dogs

Italian Hot Dogs excerpted from Food & Other Things I Love: More than 100 Italian American Recipes from My Family to Yours by Caroline Manzo. Photographs copyright © 2024 by Lauren Volo.

Food & Other Things I Love: More than 100 Italian American Recipes from My Family to Yours by Caroline Manzo

From her star turn on the hit series The Real Housewives of New Jersey to her family spin-off Manzo’d with Children, Caroline Manzo has long been a fan favourite. Here, for the very first time, Caroline shares her kitchen secrets in an abundant cookbook filled with over 100 recipes, including:

  • Ready-in-a-snap breakfasts like Baking Dish Frittata and Crab Cake Benedict

  • Lazy summertime lunches like her tried-and-true Down the Shore Smothered Corn Cobs

  • Warm and cozy meal staples like Roasted Red Peppers and Italian Wedding Soup

  • Late-night munchies such as Homemade Truffle Popcorn and Adult Root Beer Floats

  • Italian American classics done Caroline’s way, like her famous Taylor Ham (not to be confused with pork roll) & Cheese Sandwich, Slow-Braised Braciole, Deep Dark Chocolate Pudding Cake, and, of course, Sunday Gravy

Along the way, Caroline shares entertaining behind-the-scenes stories and helpful tips and tricks to making your kitchen, and home, a place for getting the most from what’s on hand, embracing the messy side of life, and celebrating all things big and small. (more…)