Ama: A Modern Tex-Mex Kitchen

Betty Hallock · Josef Centeno

oct 2019 · Chronicle Books

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The chef behind LA’s beloved Tex-Mex restaurant shares 100+ creative recipes inspired by regional Mexican cuisine and global flavors.

Hailing from San Antonio, chef Josef Centeno drew on traditional family recipes for his acclaimed restaurant Bar Ama. Starting with a foundation of regional Mexican cuisine, he ventured far and wide, with influences from the American South, Germany, Poland, and Morocco. Now, with this irresistible collection of recipes, he helps you bring the same diverse and delicious flavors into your kitchen.

With more than 100 recipes, Ama is divided into chapters on breakfast, vegetables, and main courses as well as desserts and even a super nacho party. Full color photos throughout capture the mouthwatering dishes as well as the incomparable atmosphere of Bar Ama.

An Eating the West Award Finalist 2020

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Betty Hallock is a journalist and food writer, and former deputy food editor of the Los Angeles Times. She is the coauthor of Bäco and lives in Los Angeles. Josef Centeno is the chef-owner of the Centeno Group, which includes the award-winning restaurants Bäco Mercat, Bar Amá, and more. He is the coauthor of the cookbook Bäco and lives in Los Angeles. Ren Fuller is a Los Angeles–based food and lifestyle photographer.