Join us for an inspiring online talk with James Beard Award-winning chef Iliana de la Vega, owner and executive chef of El Naranjo in Austin, Texas. Explore the rich culinary heritage of huitlacoche, often called the "Mexican truffle," as Chef de la Vega delves into its traditional uses in Mexican cuisine and shares her tips for cooking with this unique ingredient. Beyond the recipes, Chef de la Vega will also open up about her personal culinary passions and the journey that led her to become a celebrated ambassador of Mexican gastronomy. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the leading voices in contemporary Mexican cuisine.

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ABOUT Chef De La Vega

Iliana de la Vega won worldwide acclaim for her restaurant and cooking school in Oaxaca, El Naranjo, which was featured in numerous newspapers and magazines, such as The New York Times and Bon Appetit.

The reincarnation of El Naranjo in Austin, has been recognized as the best Mexican restaurant in the city. Before the brick and mortar restaurant came into being, de la Vega owned El Naranjo Mobile and Catering, a successful food trailer that was called, “the only real Mexican restaurant in Texas” by Texas Monthly magazine.

She is a 2019 James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: Southwest, a 2020 James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: Texas, and a 2022 James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: Texas.

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