Sobremesa: Easy Mexican Recipes for Every Day

Chef Villasuso, a proud Potosina from the village of San Luis Potosí in Mexico, named her “upon the table” cookbook after the art of “taking your time to enjoy a leisurely meal.” Divided into four main sections—“Everyday Meals,” “Light Meals and Sides,” “Sweets and Drinks,” and “Mexican Staples and Basics”—the book includes a variety of vegetarian dishes alongside meat and fish recipes. Classic foundational recipes, such as tomatillo and chunky avocado salsa and quick escabeche, are included in the final chapter. More inventive, nontraditional dishes (chickpea and halloumi ancho ragu, miso and mezcal shrimp, cauliflower capeada in chorizo sauce) are sprinkled throughout. Beautiful pictures accompany the recipes, each of which is introduced with a short text of reflection or inspiration. What stands out in this guide is the well-organized info at the top of each recipe, denoting serving size, cooking time, level of spiciness, and dietary specifications (gluten-free, dairy-free). The menus at the end of the book provide even more guidance.