Synopses & Reviews
Penelope Casas, who introduced the classic little dishes of Spain to American cooks more than twenty years ago, now gives us a splendid updated edition of that seminal book—with fifty exciting new recipes and eight full pages of new color photographs showing tapas in all their glory.
Here are all the appetizer dishes that have long been a tradition in Spanish cuisine—mélanges of seafood in aromatic sauces; little ragouts of meat, sausages, beans; colorful salads and marinades; the omelets called tortillas that enclose a variety of tasty tidbits; banderillas, zesty combinations on skewers; and empanadas, savory delights encased in pastry. The new recipes Casas includes reflect the influence of the innovative cooking in Spain today—dishes seasoned with soy sauce or balsamic vinegar; ingredients wrapped in flaky phyllo pastry; accents of goat cheese and arugula; foie gras in elegant presentations.
With Spanish cooking at the forefront of todays cuisine, this “exceptional book by the leading American authority on the foods of Spain” (as Craig Claiborne dubbed it in 1985) is a must for every adventurous cook in America today.
Synopsis
In an updated rendition of her classic guide to Spanish cookery, the author of Delicioso! and The Foods and Wines of Spain furnishes a variety of recipes, both old and new, for Spanish-style appetizers, sauces, pts, salads, and pastries, and includes menus and serving suggestions. 25,000 first printing.
Synopsis
Casas, who introduced the classic little dishes of Spain to American cooks more than 20 years ago, now presents a splendid, updated edition of that seminal book--with 50 exciting new recipes and eight full pages of new color photographs showing tapas in all their glory.
About the Author
Penelope Casas is the author of La Cocina de Mamá, Paella!, ¡Delicioso!, Discovering Spain, and The Foods and Wines of Spain. She has written about Spanish food and travel for The New York Times, Gourmet, Saveur, and Bon Appétit. She lives in New York and regularly hosts culinary tours of Spain.