"Pairing buttery avocados with tender hearts of palm is a tradition in my family for special occasions. Cherry tomatoes and corn make the salad even more alluring, and pumpkin seeds add a nutty crunch. Serve as a main dish with a side of toast or pita bread, or serve as a side dish to chicken, meat, or fish. No one who has tried it at my home or in my class has ever left without the recipe."

Pati Jinich is the host of PBS' Pati's Mexican Table and the official chef of the Mexican Cultural Institute. She has appeared on the Food Network, ABC’s The Chew, and The Splendid Table. This is her first cookbook.