Chef Pyet DeSpain
Pyet’s First Cookbook Is Here
—and It’s Rooted in Culture, Flavor, and Fire
It's more Than a Cookbook,
It’s a Cultural Celebration
Pre-Order Today!
A Fiery Debut That Honors Heritage & Heals Through Food
Rooted in Fire is Pyet DeSpain’s debut cookbook, a heartfelt tribute to her Native American and Mexican heritage. With over 60 inspired recipes, this book invites you into the vibrant, seasonal, and healing world of Indigenous Fusion cuisine.
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From bison and wild berries to mezcal and chocolate, these dishes aren’t just meals—they’re stories, passed down and reimagined for the modern table.
What You’ll Discover Inside
An inspiring blend of nourishing recipes, ancestral wisdom, and vibrant storytelling, Rooted in Fire offers over 60 vibrant fusion based dishes that honor both Indigenous and Mexican culinary traditions. Each recipe is deeply rooted in seasonal and native ingredients including bison, venison, corn, dandelion greens, and native berries, all woven together with purpose and passion.
Some of the standout dishes you’ll fall in love with include Three Sisters Salad, Bison and Sweet Corn Soup, Fry Bread, Mexican Chocolate and Mezcal Cake, Corn Silk and Honey Tea, and her signature Wojapi BBQ Sauce.
Cooking as Connection and Resistance
Rooted in Fire is not just about what’s on your plate—it’s about reclaiming culture, identity, and health. Pyet invites readers to reconnect with the land, honor their ancestors, and bring intention to everyday meals.
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This book is perfect for:
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Home cooks looking to explore Native and Mexican fusion
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Readers interested in food sovereignty and cultural wellness
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Fans of Indigenous cuisine, seasonal cooking, and holistic nutrition
Meet Pyet in Person
Get ready to connect over conversation, culture, and cuisine. Pyet will be hitting the road to celebrate the launch of Rooted in Fire with book signings, cooking demos, and community events across the country.