The Spanish Kitchen by Pepita Aris

The Spanish Kitchen by Pepita Aris

The Spanish cuisine is as rich and diverse as the landscape itself and reflects its people's history, traditions and way of life. Pepita Aris conducts a fascinating journey through the food and cooking of Spain - from the hills of Andalucia to the plains of New Castile. Opening with an informative introduction to the history of Spain, Pepita describes the country's food and cooking styles. She looks at the traditional eating habits, the social customs and the festivals and celebrations that have provided the inspiration for so many of Spain's regional dishes. There is an essential guide to the ingredients used in the the Spanish kitchen, including advice on buying, storing and preparation. This section also includes details about the equipment and techniques employed. The heart of the book is the recipe collection, comprising over 75 classic and regional dishes. This focuses on traditional Spanish home cooking from hearty stews to sumptuous desserts, with chapters on tasty soups, healthy salads and vegetable dishes, rice and pasta dishes, fresh fish and shellfish, and delicious regional meat and poultry dishes, including classic recipes such as Cocido from Madrid, Valencian Paella and creamy Crema Catalana. This beautifully photographed book captures the real flavour of Spain and is irresistible for anyone who loves good Mediterranean food. From celebration feasts to everyday family dinners, Pepita Aris guides you through every aspect of traditional Spanish food and cooking so you will be able to understand and prepare any type of Spanish food with confidence and style.

Pepita Aris is an authority on Spanish food and cooking, and has written many books on the subject, including the comprehensive and highly regarded Spanish Food and Cooking (Lorenz Books). Pepita has had a house in Andalucia, Spain for 32 years and writes for a number of newspapers and magazines, including the American Bon Appetit! She is the founder editor of Taste magazine, has substantially contributed to the British Larousse Gastromomique, and has appeared on both radio and television to promote Spanish food and give cookery demonstations. Pepita's published works include: Recipes From A Spanish Village (Conran Octopus); Sauce Book (McGraw Hill); Master Chefs of Europe (Van Nostrand Reinhold); Olives (Lorenz Books); Spain - A Passport Guide (Contemporary Books)and AAA Essential Guide to Spanish Food & Drink (AAA Road Atlas Publishing).

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ISBN 13	9781844761753
ISBN 10	1844761754
Title	The Spanish Kitchen
Author	Pepita Aris
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Anness Publishing
Year published	2005-11-25
Number of pages	160
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