Who’s the author? Thomasina Miers is a MasterChef winner and prolific cookbook author. After travelling the world and moving to Mexico to study its cuisine, Thomasina co-founded Wahaca to share the vibrancy of Mexican dishes with the British public. In 2019, she was awarded an OBE for her contributions to the food industry.

What’s it about? Mexican Table features 100 recipes using 12 staple ingredients, inspired by Thomasina’s love of Mexico and its bold, deep flavours. Many of these dishes focus on vegetables, with the occasional meat-focused dish. Chapters cover Citrus, Tomatoes, Courgettes and more. 

Recipes we love: Grilled Pork ‘Al Pastor’ with Grilled Pineapple, Chocolate Sorbet with Smoked Chilli Oil, Beetroot, Tomato & Watermelon Salad with Pumpkin Salsa Verde, No-churn Café de Olla Semifreddo, and Hibiscus & Blackberry Dos Leches.

Perfect for: Home cooks interested in cooking Mexican dishes with everyday ingredients.