Rosa’s New Mexican Table: Friendly Recipes for Festive Meals

Rosa’s New Mexican Table: Friendly Recipes for Festive Meals by Roberto Santibañez is a colorful, contemporary Mexican cookbook from the chef behind Rosa Mexicano, one of the restaurant names most associated with bringing polished regional Mexican cooking to American diners. Published by Artisan in 2007, this 288-page collection offers an accessible but flavorful approach to festive home cooking, with recipes ranging from Rosa’s famous guacamole and bright ceviches to tacos, enchiladas, moles, grilled dishes, sides, and desserts. Santibañez balances restaurant confidence with home-kitchen practicality, showing how Mexican ingredients, sauces, and traditions can become generous meals for gathering. Bright, lively, and deeply food-centered, Rosa’s New Mexican Table is a strong pick for readers interested in Mexican cooking, entertaining, and modern Latin American flavors.