Saltsa Nostra. In the bowels of Santos Juanes

Saltsa Nostra. En las entrañas de los Santos Juanes is a Spanish-language, hardcover (cartoné) book published by Tarisko in 2025, in a 185-page edition.  It’s presented as “El libro de recetas de Sergio Ortiz de Zárate” and is credited to Sergio Ortiz de Zárate, Pedro Rivero, and Fernando San Vicente.
This is not a traditional cookbook: it’s a graphic novel (“novela gráfica”) built around fire, knives, and conspiracies.  The core hook is a “gastronomic thriller” where Sergio Ortiz de Zárate’s recipes are woven into an action-and-espionage storyline.  Expect culinary duels, high-stakes tension, and opponents who want to turn cooking into a soulless product.
If you love food culture but also want a narrative that moves like a thriller, this book gives you both: a story with bite and recipes that feel connected to the drama.  It’s a great pick for readers who enjoy graphic novels with an unusual concept, as well as anyone who collects distinctive, giftable culinary titles.  The tone is bold and playful rather than “politely instructional,” so it works especially well if you’re tired of safe, generic recipe books.
Add it to your shelf when you want something different: part graphic storytelling, part kitchen energy, and fully designed to entertain.  Whether you read it for the plot, the recipes, or the sheer attitude, it’s the kind of book that invites re-reading—and re-cooking.