Chef Maribel gives lasagna a Mexican twist, layering rolled corn tortillas around juicy marinated chicken and a medley of roasted zucchini, mushrooms, and sweet corn. The filled tortillas are stacked and bathed in a smoky guajillo-tomato sauce, then crowned with bubbling Pepperjack cheese. As it bakes, the sauce soaks in, the top turns golden and blistered, and each bite delivers a rich, textured burst of warmth and depth.
Chef Maribel Rivero works as a personal chef and cooking instructor in Austin and specializes in foods from South America and North America. She is motivated by stories behind the cooking and expresses those stories into the flavors of her dishes. In 2017, Rivero opened Yuyo Peruano with her brother as a celebration of her culinary immersion throughout South America, during which she connected with the people and culinary communities of Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, and Uruguay. She was recognized by the James Beard Foundation with a Best Chef nomination in 2019.
