Tucson Festival of Books

Rick Martínez


Chef Rick Martinez is a celebrated Mexican-American chef, author, food personality, and recipe developer. Martinez has received numerous accolades for his debut cookbook, "Mi Cocina, Recipes and Rapture from my Kitchen in Mexico," including the prestigious James Beard Award for International Cooking, as well as two IACP awards for Best International Cookbook and Book of the Year in 2023. His most recent release is “Salsa Daddy.” 

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Awards: James Beard Award, 2 International Association of Culinary Professionals Awards

Communities: LGBTQ+, Hispanic or Latinx


Scheduled events:
Salsa Daddy
Join Rick Martinez for a lively tribute to the world of salsas. From traditional to modern, salsas spice up everyday home cooking as dips, condiments and flavorful additions to roasted veggies, grilled burgers and more. Salsa-it's not just a condiment, it's a lifestyle.

Culinary Stage (Seats 265)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sat, Mar 14, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
Multigenre
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Central Mall (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelist: Rick Martínez
Moderator: John Birdsall
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Arizona Appliance and Home, JT Kasper
Food and Culture: Hay Comida en la Casa
These cookbook authors are a recipe for success! Enjoy a taste of delicious conversation with Adán Medrano, Rick Martínez, and Sean Sherman as they chew over topics such as cooking, culture, and more. Each of them brings rich and varied personal experiences to the table.

Nuestras Raíces Stage (Seats 150)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sun, Mar 15, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
Nuestras Raices
Signing area: Pima County Public Library/Nuestras Raíces/Craft Tent & Signing Area (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelists: Rick Martínez, Adán Medrano, Sean Sherman
Moderator: Jose Contreras
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Pima County Public Library

Books:
Salsa Daddy: A Cookbook
Dip Your Way into Mexican Cooking
Nuestras Raices
Penguin Random House
April 2025
ISBN 9780593798935
288 pages
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Mi Cocina
Recipes and Rapture from My Kitchen in Mexico: A Cookbook
Culinary
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
May 2022
ISBN 9780593138700
304 pages
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