In the sequel to her first Central American cookbook, Amalia Moreno-Damgaard goes beyond borders to explore modern takes on ancient Latin American recipes. Mesoamerica--or Middle America--has a rich history dating back to the Olmec, Maya, and Aztec empires, and other early Central American peoples. After years of travel and kitchen camaraderie with indigenous cooks who proudly safeguard their traditions, Amalia has created 130+ variations on time-honored dishes. The book includes: many recipes that are naturally vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free; vivid, full-color photography for every dish; comfort food with a gourmet twist from Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama; tips and tricks to make the recipes practical, approachable, and easily prepared. With her signature gourmet take on ancient culinary traditions, Amalia’s recipes will lead home cooks and trained chefs alike on a journey through Mesoamerica without ever leaving the kitchen.--Adapted from Amazon.