Rosita: The Original Chicago Empanada Mama is a heartfelt collection of Puerto Rican family recipes inspired by the woman who brought everyone together around the table. These are the dishes that filled the kitchen with familiar aromas and turned ordinary meals into memories: arroz con gandules, habichuelas guisadas, lechón, pastelón, empanadas, yuca al mojo, coconut flan, and more. More than a cookbook, Rosita is a tribute to family, heritage, and the kind of cooking that is passed down through generations. Alongside beloved recipes are family stories, Mama Tips, step-by-step empanada techniques, and the staples, sauces, and dressings that give these dishes their unmistakable flavor. Whether you grew up with these foods or are discovering them for the first time, this book invites you to cook with someone you love, feed your family, and create moments that turn into memories. Made with love. Meant to be shared.