Synopses & Reviews
One of Americas favorite Latina chefs, as seen on "Top Chef All-Stars," gives a healthy and exciting twist on everyones favorite Mexican street foodthe taco. Tacos are arguably one of Mexicos greatest contributions to civilization. Now, Lorena Garcia, one of Americas greatest contributors to the Latina kitchen, reimagines this traditional food by infusing it with fresh, mouth-watering flavors and a multitude of innovative cooking methods.
From Berkshire pulled pork and grilled steak hanger tacos, to ceviche-style crispy tacos and taco shells made with masas and doughs, to sumptuous side dishes and salsas, youll find yourself easily cooking, eating, and swooning your way through a wide new world of crowd-pleasing Mexican street fare.
With 100 [to be confirmed] quick and easy-to-follow recipes, Lorena shows you how to elevate this traditional street food to something simply sublime.
Review
Raves for Lorena Garcias New Latin Classics
“I love the way Lorena utilizes her local knowledge of Latin ingredients and fuses it with her passion for cuisine from all over the world.”—Bobby Flay
“I think Lorena Garcia is one of the most exciting Latin chefs in America today. She has a beautiful style with her food and has managed to capture unbelievably authentic flavors in her approachable easy-to-follow recipes. Lorenas food is delicious, fresh, and vibrant. I want to eat and cook everything in this book.”—Curtis Stone
“I have always been a fan of Lorena Garcia as a chef and as a person. She seamlessly creates natural and delicious food that is passionate, clean, and intelligent. Her Latin recipes are unforced and inspiring. Everyone should take this beautiful ride of flavors and cuisine!”—Chef Michelle Bernstein
Synopsis
One of America s favorite chefs gives a healthy and exciting twist on the best street foods of Latin America.
The taco. The arepa. The empanada. The tamale. From the streets of Mexico and Venezuela to Ecuador, Puerto Rico and Cuba, these comfort foods represent something that s shared across our Latin cultures: the concept of food in a vessel. Food embraced
Breaking down each new-style taco into its elements, Lorena shows you how to create each delicious layer from the shell to the fillings to the toppings, including slaws, salads, and sauces. You ll give a Southern Hoppin John a new name and a Latin accent. You ll top the sweetest of plantains with the tangiest of pickled onions. And you ll learn how to make extraordinary side dishes like creamy Peruvian corn gratin, a flavorful succotash with a trio of beans, and avocado fries.
These flavor-packed recipes are made for pairing and sharing, depending on your craving or occasion. Master the elements, and your mix-and-match possibilities will be endless. You ll find yourself easily cooking, eating, and swooning your way through a dizzying new world of crowd-pleasing Latin fare."
Synopsis
Lorena García, una de las Top Chef estadounidenses más famosas y creadora del menú Cantina Bell de Taco Bell, da un nuevo y excitante giro al platillo más famoso y querido de América Latina: el taco.
About the Author
Lorena García, dueña de restaurantes, estrella de la televisión y autora publicada nacida en Venezuela, actualmente ocupa un lugar entre los chefs de mayor prestigio del país. Lorena es conocida gracias a diversas series de televisión como
Top Chef Masters,
Top Chef Estrellas,
Sazón con Lorena García,
Lorena en su salsa y
El mejor de los peores, entre otros, a su exitosa cadena de restaurantes y a su libro de cocina
Nuevos clásicos latinos de Lorena García. Lorena es, además, la autora del menú Cantina Bell de la cadena de restaurantes Taco Bell y es dueña de su propia linea de utensilios de cocina llamada
Lorena Bella Kitchen Collection creada para la cadena HSN. Lorena vive en Miami, Florida.