Mushroom tacos to avocado popsicles: Cookbook traces plant-based roots of Texas, Mexican cuisine

Mushroom Tacos to Avocado Popsicles: Exploring Plant-Based Roots of Texas and Mexican Cuisine

A new cookbook by chef Adán Medrano highlights the native plant-based recipes of South Texas and northern Mexico, distinct from "Tex-Mex" cuisine.

Chef Adán Medrano stresses the recipes are native to the region, but not ones he’d label “Tex-Mex.”

The growth of plant-based diets has been increasing over the past two decades, driven by concerns over the environment, personal health, and the availability of meat alternatives.

Chef Medrano's book, "The Texas Mexican Plant-Based Cookbook", showcases the stories and recipes behind the plant-based cuisine of the region.

Author's summary: Chef Adán Medrano's cookbook explores plant-based Texas and Mexican roots.

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Texas Standard Texas Standard — 2025-11-04

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