Claudia’s Cocina: A Taste of Mexico

by Claudia Sandoval

Winner of FOX Network’s Primetime Hit TV Series, MASTERCHEFClaudia Sandoval‘s self-titled cookbook: “Claudia’s Cocina – A taste of Mexico” has just hit shelves. Celebrating the food of MasterChef Season 6 winner, it brings to life Claudia’s cooking background, which was strongly influenced by her family’s Mexican roots, as well as the seafood restaurant her grandparents owned when she was a child.

Braised Pork Cheek Tostadas
Tomato Napoleon

The new cookbook from America’s Newest MasterChef, Claudia Sandoval.
Simple by design, the book offers 65 mouthwatering recipes straight from Claudia’s kitchen to yours. It showcases a mix of Claudia’s favorite dishes, as well as some of the on-the-spot creations that propelled her to victory:

  • Hibiscus Poached Pears
  • Grilled Swordfish
  • Head-On Garlic Shrimp
  • Achiote Rubbed Pork Chops
  • Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken
  • Tres Leches Cake

The book also shares Claudia’s favorites from her family’s town of Mazatlan, as well as creams, sauces, and salsas, plus step-by-step directions for complex dishes that will help readers master some of the staples of Mexican cuisine. The recipes are introduced by headnotes that offer anecdotes about Claudia’s life and childhood and include insights into how she became the extraordinary winner of MasterChef Season 6.

Purchase your signed copy of Claudia’s Cocina online. You can also find out more about Executive Chef Claudia Sandoval at her Chef’s Roll profile, or by following her on Facebook, and Instagram.