Debut cookbook, coming July 2026
Debut cookbook, coming July 2026
Big flavor. Bigger plans. You’re not gonna want to miss this.
Alex P. Taylor is a TV personality, food content creator, and nachopreneur. He was nicknamed the Nacho King of Connecticut for his passion for nachos. With 20+ years in hospitality and regular appearances on Great Day Connecticut, Fox 61, WTNH 8 and 96.5 TIC FM, he’s known for outrageous nacho creations and a big-hearted sense of humor. His viral “Most Unique Nachos in Every State” series, appearances on Hell’s Kitchen, Below Deck, and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver have earned him a loyal following across Instagram, TikTok, and iHeartRadio. Whether sharing snack wisdom or building sky-high stacks of chips, Alex is ready to lead the nacho revolution—one chip at a time.
About the cookbook: Nachos are more than a snack, they’re a lifestyle. From the perfect chip to the final drizzle, this book is a nacho deep dive for the bold, the hungry, and the cheese-obsessed. Food writer and snack philosopher Alex P. Taylor, the Nacho King of Connecticut, fell in love with nachos in the 1980s. In Totally Nachrageous, he brings that playful, maximalist sensibility to the page with 75 bodacious recipes, from crowd-pleasing classics to boundary-breaking originals, including sweet nachos for dessert lovers. Think of this book as a nacho playground, one where chips are the canvas, cheese is the paint, and the toppings are pure innovation. Divided into 8 chapters, from gigantic sharable nachos to globally-inspired options, Totally Nachrageous brings the bold with next-level nachos designed to wow any crowd. Inside you’ll find: nacho fusion at its finest, music-pairing playlists (“Nacho Mixes”), Taylor’s signature Perfect Nacho Formula, and a guide to the most unique and creative nachos in every state. With options for vegans, 80’s movie fans, Bravo fans, and holiday enthusiasts alike, Totally Nachrageous is the ultimate gift book for food lovers, students, gamers, partiers, and nostalgia seekers—basically, snackers of all generations. Readers can escape the ordinary with the biggest and raddest nacho party of all time because these nachos are, like, totally outrageous! Totally Nachrageous, will be published by Quarto Books in July 2026, a 176-page, full-color hardcover featuring 75 original nacho recipes.
Follow his adventures on Instagram and TikTok. Check out his Amazon Storefront for nacho supplies.
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Born and raised in Connecticut, some may know Alex P. Taylor as the “Nacho King of Connecticut," creator of a month-long promotion highlighting all the great nachos out there and for his monthly original recipe nacho cooking segments on Great Day Connecticut.
With Foodie Trend Expert appearances on NBC, CBS, ABC and FOX, he is always seeking fun, food and adventure throughout the Nutmeg State and beyond as a lifestyle tv personality.
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As heard on The River 105.9, Country 92.5, Kiss 95.7, KC101, 97-9 ESPN, WAVZ/1300 and ESPN AM. Also News Radio 1410 am and 960 WELI AM.
iHeartCommunities Radio is a weekly syndicated hour-long talk show on all Connecticut iHeartRadio stations. Reaching over 1.8 million households in the state, this is the most listened to and trusted community program in the state. Locally written & produced.
Super fun– the St. Patrick’s Day news segment on Great Day Connecticut was picked up by Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and appeared on HBO.
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Season 10. Episode 5.
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver:
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More national television appearances to follow this upcoming year.
Big thanks to everyone that voted in the Best of Hartford 2025 Reader's Poll. It's always such a great feeling to organize local tv showcases for nearly every holiday and visit amazing stations and shows like Great Day Connecticut, Fox 61, and WTNH 8 CT Buzz. It's also been very exciting creating content for social media on a professional level. Thank you to the many businesses and owners I have worked with. This is my second year being acknowledged in this category. It's an honor. Thank you!
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