
Muy Bueno: FIESTAS
100+ Delicious Mexican Recipes for Celebrating the Year
About the Author
Muy Bueno: Fiestas was written by Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack, celebrating Mexican holidays, family traditions, and seasonal recipes through more than 100 festive dishes, desserts, cocktails, and DIY crafts inspired by the traditions of Mexico and the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Book Details
Publisher: Weldon Owen
Publication Date: April 11, 2023
Pages: 304
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
ISBN-13: 978-1-68188-917-7
ISBN-10: 1-68188-917-X
Awards: Benjamin Franklin Gold Award (2024)
About the cookbook
Celebrate every season with more than 100 festive Mexican recipes, desserts, cocktails, and DIY crafts inspired by the holidays and traditions that bring family and friends together.
From Heart-Shaped Berry Empanadas for Valentine’s Day and Guava Mimosas for Mother’s Day to Chile Braised Pork Ribs for Dรญa de los Muertos and Red Chile Chicken Tamales for the December holidays, Muy Bueno: Fiestas is filled with recipes to make every celebration memorable.
Complete with beautiful photography, entertaining ideas, and step-by-step holiday crafts, this award-winning cookbook helps you celebrate Mexican traditions all year long.
Inside Muy Bueno: Fiestas
Celebrate all year long with more than 100 recipes and festive projects, including:
- Mexican recipes for holidays and special occasions
- Seasonal cocktails, aguas frescas, and festive drinks
- Traditional desserts and baked treats
- Tamales, pozole, enchiladas, and celebration-worthy main dishes
- DIY holiday crafts and decorations
- Family traditions, entertaining tips, and celebration inspiration






100+ RECIPES: Includes a broad selection of classic and contemporary Mexican recipes, including substantial soups and salads, hearty mains, cocktails, and decadent desserts.
RECIPES FOR EVERY OCCASION: Whether youโre preparing for a 4th of July BBQ or Mexican Independence Day, cooking for a crowd on Easter, or honoring loved ones on Dรญa de los Muertos, Muy Bueno: FIESTAS features easy-to-follow recipes for all occasions, big and small.
DIY CRAFTS: Instructions for decorative crafts to help set the stage for a memorable occasion!
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Muy Bueno Fiestas Book Tour
Praise
“If thereโs someone who knows how to throw an amazing Fiesta with crazy good food itโs Yvette! This is the book that will inspire you to cook and host a Yummy celebration no matter how big or small.โ
โPati Jinich, chef, cookbook author and TV Host for Patiโs Mexican Table and La Frontera

“Yvette’s new cookbook Muy Bueno Fiestas is filled to the brim with addictive, perfectly flavorful, and crazy delicious foolproof recipes that will get you in the mood to celebrate. Each page is filled with stunning photography and incredible tips that will have you throwing a crowd pleasing party in no time!”
โJocelyn Delk Adams, award winning author of Grandbaby Cakes

“Muy Bueno Fiestas has already become a party planning staple in my household! Yvette has completely removed the hard work of decision making, menu planning, and recipe searching from hosting. This gorgeous and inspiring cookbook will make for many delicious and lasting family memories for years to come.”
โTessa Arias, Handle the Heat blogger and author of The Ultimate Cookie Handbook

“Yvette writes, ‘The secret ingredient is always love,’ and indeed, her latest cookbook is full of love for her family, heritage, and culinary traditions. Yvette is an El Paso native with deep roots that spread from Northern Mexico up to her current home in Colorado. As she takes us through the calendar, marking the special occasions in life with signature recipes such as lamb birria, ranchero burgers, and conchas. Though you donโt need to wait for a holiday, as her cheerful voice and colorful photos had me heading to the kitchen immediately.”
โLisa Fain, James Beard award-winning writer and the author of Homesick Texan, The Homesick Texanโs Family Table, and Queso

In this fun collection that includes recipes from her Mexican heritage, her life in the Southern US, and her blended marriage, Yvette defines party food in a new way that reflects the reality of Mexican-American families everywhere. Youโll find authentically classic dishes like Red and Green Chile Cheese Enchiladas, interspersed with innovative versions such as Corned Beef Brisket Tacos. I canโt wait to cook my way through this whole book.โ
โSandra A. Gutierrez, award-winning journalist and author of The New Southern-Latino Table

“I am so glad Muy Bueno Fiestas exists, because I was already referencing Yvetteโs recipes for parties, and now I have a whole collection specifically for special occasions! You can be sure all these recipes are approachable and down to earth but also stunning showstoppers on the table!โ
โDan Whalen, The Food in my Beard blogger and cookbook author

Press
“Recipes are accessible and appealing to a broad range of palates, complemented by stunning full-color photos that are sure to entice. As a bonus, Marquez-Sharpnack offers crafty decorating tips such as tissue-paper flowers, mini piรฑatas, and clothespin crosses. Anyone looking to enhance their holiday tables will find Marquez-Sharpnack an expert guide.”
โPublishers Weekly
“These are not simplified recipes; this is Marquez-Sharpnackโs heritage, with a few melting pot recipe combinations.”
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