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Mariana Velasquez

Cookbook Author

Mariana Velasquez is an international food stylist/artist and chef. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Vogue, Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, and Gourmet, to name a few. A published author of three recipe books, she has also styled, art directed, developed recipes and collaborated on more than twenty cookbooks throughout her career. She collaborated in two books that received James Beard Book Awards. First Lady Michelle Obama hired Mariana to style the First Lady's "American Grown" project. Born in Bogotá, Mariana lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband. Visit her site athttps://www.marianavelasquez.com/.

Tamarind Braised Pork Loin with Mint

This is the juiciest pork loin ever. The secret lies in the acid from the tamarind and the slow braise.