From Her Mesa to Yours: Authentic Family-Style Cooking
with Jenny Martinez
Thursday, September 17
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Viral social media star Jenny Martinez talks about her celebrated debut cookbook, My Mexican Mesa, Y Listo! Beautiful Flavors, Family Style.
Famous for her warm personality and her signature catchphrase, "y listo and enjoy," Jenny is ready to share the multigenerational family recipes and soulful cooking techniques that have captivated millions of fans worldwide. Jenny considers a well-fed family to be the key to a happy family. As she says, every dinner should be celebrated, and food brings people together.
My Mexican Mesa, Y Listo! features 100 recipes ranging from breakfast and appetizers to tacos, tamales, and taquitos. Jenny also covers kitchen basics for making tortillas and salsas from scratch—recipes that are sure to become staples in the home of anyone who enjoys the book. And let’s not forget her tasty desserts like churros, paletas, and Mexican bread pudding, and a few cocktails too. Whether you are craving crispy carnitas, comforting chiles rellenos, or sweet treats like golden churros and Mexican bread pudding, Jenny makes authentic Mexican cuisine feel approachable, joyful, and deeply rewarding. Register today for the inspiration you need to elevate your home cooking with unforgettable food!
About the Author: Jenny Martinez is well-known across social media platforms for sharing her authentic Mexican family recipes to the delight of millions of fans on TikTok and Instagram. Jenny was born in Mexico and moved to Los Angeles at age four, yet she has never lost touch with her Mexican heritage. The traditional recipes she shares with her followers have been passed down for generations in her family. Although she later mastered her culinary arts on her own, Jenny started by learning most of her mother’s recipes at the age of thirteen. Jenny considers a well-fed family the key to a happy family and believes that dinner should be celebrated every day. Food brings people together, and Jenny’s videos and recipes convey the spirit of family and community. She lives with her family in Los Angeles, California.
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