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LATINO CELEBRITY CHEF CHRIS VALDES ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF DEBUT BOOK:
ONE WITH THE KITCHEN
Former Food Network Star finalist, Miami-born Chef Chris Valdes recounts his story of resilience and the importance of family, plus 70 of his favorite recipes
Chef Chris Valdes, the Miami-born philanthropic chef who donated more than 40,000 meals during the COVID-19 pandemic and rose to fame as a finalist on Food Network Star, today announced his self-published, debut book: One with the Kitchen. Available now on Amazon, One with the Kitchen is part autobiography, part cookbook, and follows the story of how Chef Chris Valdes found his voice through food.
The book begins with Chef Chris’ autobiography, where he recounts growing up in the kitchen admiring his stepmom’s cooking, rising through the ranks from dishwasher to line cook, starting a catering business at just 19 years old, and the triumphs and tribulations that shaped him into the hardworking, inspiring chef he is today.
Known for fusing his Latino roots with his affinity for finger-licking, approachable dishes ranging from Caribbean to classic American, Italian, and more, One With the Kitchen includes 70 of Chef Chris’ most popular and signature recipes. From breakfast and brunch, sandwiches, drinks, sauces, empanadas, entrees, and desserts, One with the Kitchen is perfect for cooks of all levels looking to add sabor to their home. A number of recipes in One With the Kitchen are inspired by Chef Chris’ heritage and upbringing, such as Mom’s Boliche, Miami Tortilla Espanola, Spanish Chicken Fricase, Colombian Empanadas, Rabo Encendido, Pan con Lechon, Flan, and Tres Leches, in addition to craveable, globally influenced recipes such as Gorgonzola and Serrano Ham Croquettes, Banana Foster French Toast, Chimichurri Caprese Chicken, Six Hour Braised Short Rib, and more.
The book has already received high praise, with Lee Schrager, Founder of the South Beach and New York Wine & Food Festivals saying, “One with the Kitchen is a passionately written cookbook that highlights Chris’ bold flavors and true grit in equal measure. A must-read for budding chefs.”
One With the Kitchen is available now on Amazon for $35, and will be available at bookstores nationwide in the weeks to come. Chef Chris will announce his book in a special segment on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan on Thursday, April 8 at 10am EST.
