Inspired by the colorful fiesta of food seen in Pixar’s Coco, Insight Editions is serving culinary creators of all abilities a delicious new cookbook loaded with more than 50 traditional recipes perfect for celebrating the Day of the Dead and honoring departed relatives.
Coco was directed by Lee Unkrich with Adrian Molina and released by Pixar Animation Studios back in late 2017 to great critical and financial success, raking in $814 million off a reported $200 million budget. With its all-Latino vocal cast and charming fable of a young boy named Miguel who dreams of becoming a famous guitarist and his exploits into the netherworld of the deceased during Día de Los Muertos, Coco was a certified crowd pleaser that begs for a sequel.
Now Coco: The Official Cookbook arrives on July 11, 2023 as a savory 128-page hardcover stuffed with sweet snacks, satisfying salads, quick appetizers, hearty main courses, sugary desserts, and thirst-quenching beverages with step-by-step instructions and full-color images to concoct authentic Mexican meals for any occasion.
Author Gino Garcia is a well-known chef, researcher, writer, recipe developer, and food blogger based in Seattle, Washington and his expertise in the kitchen has curated these Coco-themed recipes and time-honored dishes to offer living loved ones or close family on the other side.
Each hunger-inducing chapter reveals pages adorned with simple guides to whip up celebratory food and drink like Strawberry Tamales, Mexican Street Corn, Grilled Steak Tacos With Chorizo Pinto Beans, Chicken Barbacoa, Oaxaca Corn Flan With Berry Sauce, Deviled Shrimp, Black Bean-Filled Masa Cakes, Hibiscus Flower Water, and Corn-Thickened Mexican Hot Chocolate.
Coco: The Official Cookbook arrives from Insight Editions on July 11, 2023.
