Rick Bayless has been acclaimed widely as America’s foremost proponent of Mexico’s thrillingly diverse cuisine. In his five cookbooks, he focuses on classic Mexican dishes, delving into their traditional foundations, cooking methods and cultural backgrounds.
- Frontera: Margaritas, Guacamoles and Snacks, by Rick Bayless with Deann Groen Bayless. (W.W. Norton & Company, 2012)
- Fiesta at Rick’s: Fabulous Food for Great Times with Friends, by Rick Bayless with Deann Groen Bayless. (W.W. Norton & Company, 2010)
- Mexican Everyday: Easy, Full-Flavored, Tradition-Packed, by Rick Bayless with Deann Groen Bayless. (W.W. Norton & Company) Photographs by Christopher Hirsheimer
- Mexico: One Plate at a Time, by Rick Bayless, JeanMarie Brownson and Deann Groen Bayless (Scribner, Fall 2000)
- Salsas That Cook: Using Classic Salsas to Enliven Our Favorite Dishes, by Rick Bayless with JeanMarie Brownson and Deann Groen Bayless (Simon & Schuster 1998)
- Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant Flavors of a World-Class Cuisine, by Rick Bayless with Deann Groen Bayless and JeanMarie Brownson (Scribner 1996)
- Authentic Mexican: Regional Cooking from the Heart of Mexico, by Rick Bayless with Deann Groen Bayless (William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1987)