village in Baja California, Mujeres Nuevo Comienzo pulsates with activity-a testament to its founder's resilience. At 70, Dorothy envisioned a haven for women fleeing abuse, birthing MNC in 2011. This cookbook, showcasing the symbolic metamorphosis of butterflies captured on MNC's walls, unveils the empowering narratives of the women who take refuge here with their children, rebuilding shattered lives. These pages reveal a culinary journey and a collection of stories, offering dishes prepared by hands that have battled adversity. MNC-a protective cocoon-fosters healing and self-discovery, allowing women to reclaim their value and purpose.

This book showcases the transformative journey at MNC through recipes and stories, where survivors emerge powerful and vibrant, ready to soar into a new life.