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Asada: The Art of Mexican-Style Grilling
Asada: The Art of Mexican-Style Grilling by Bricia Lopez with Javier Cabral appears in NPR’s 2023 Books We Love guide. NPR’s editors categorized the recommendation around cookbooks & food, identity & culture, staff picks, placing it within the year’s broader reading conversation.
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