Mezcla: Recipes to Excite by Ixta Belfrage - Cookery & Food Non Fiction - Hardcover Book

Details:
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781984860828
Publisher: Ten Speed Press

Overview:
Mezcla: Recipes to Excite is the debut solo cookbook from Ixta Belfrage, the Ottolenghi protégé and co-author of the bestselling Ottolenghi Flavour. This brand new hardcover collects 100 bold, globally inspired recipes drawing on her Brazilian, Italian and Mexican heritage. Divided into quick weeknight dishes and slower weekend projects, Mezcla is a joyful, flavour-forward cookbook that earned a James Beard Award nomination, making it a standout addition to any kitchen bookshelf.

About the Book:
Mezcla means "mix," "blend," or "fusion" in Spanish, and that spirit runs through every page. Ixta Belfrage presents one hundred recipes split into two sections: quick dishes for when you need something delicious fast, and longer recipes for savouring the process. Highlights from the quick chapter include Giant Cheese on Toast with Honey and Urfa Butter, Piri Piri Tofu with Crispy Orzo, and Chicken with Pineapple and 'Nduja — punchy ideas built around bold seasoning and confident technique. The slower recipes invite a deeper dive, with dishes such as Chiles Rellenos with Salsa Roja Risotto, a Sticky Coconut Rice Cake with Turmeric Tomatoes, and a Shrimp Lasagna with Habanero Oil, designed for weekends and celebrations. Belfrage's voice is playful yet precise, demystifying spice blends and texture contrasts so seasonal produce can shine. Clear instructions and substitution tips make adventurous combinations approachable, while a dessert chapter adds a sweet finish. Praised by Nigella Lawson and named a best cookbook of the year by The Independent, Bon Appétit and Saveur, Mezcla turns bold ideas into satisfying meals for every day and every occasion.

Key Benefits:

• 100 bold, globally inspired recipes from an award-nominated cookbook author.
• Handy two-part structure: quick weeknight dishes and longer, savour-the-process recipes.
• Fuses Italian, Brazilian and Mexican flavours into fresh, exciting combinations.
• Beautiful brand new hardcover, ideal as a gift for home cooks and cookbook collectors.
• Clear, confidence-building instructions with practical tips on substitutions and timing.

About the Author:
Ixta Belfrage's cooking draws on three countries that shaped her palate: Brazil, where her mother is from; Italy, where she lived as a child; and Mexico, where her grandfather lived. She cut her teeth at Yotam Ottolenghi's NOPI restaurant before spending five years in the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen, contributing to his columns in The Guardian and The New York Times. In 2020 she co-authored the New York Times bestselling Ottolenghi Flavour, and in 2021 Code Hospitality named her one of the most influential women in food. Mezcla is her acclaimed first solo cookbook.

Why You'll Love This Cookbook:
Mezcla invites you to cook with curiosity and confidence. The blend of quick and slow recipes suits busy weeknights and celebration-worthy weekends alike, making this brand new hardcover a joyful, trusted kitchen companion.

Please Note: Please note the ISBN and cover shown reflect the UK edition available for dispatch.