The Food of Spain: A Journey for Food Lovers by Jane Lawson and Vicky Harris

  • Garlic prawns (Gambas al ajillo)

    from The Food of Spain: A Journey for Food Lovers The Food of Spain by Jane Lawson and Vicky Harris

    • Categories: Appetizers / starters; Small plates - tapas, meze; Entertaining & parties; Spanish
    • Ingredients: prawns; garlic; spring onions
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  • Meatballs (Albóndigas)

    • treay on November 25, 2024

      That was a delicious comfort dinner. The meatballs dish is a very traditional dish that every household tend to make adding their own ingredients. This one has quite a bit of spices (introduced in Spain by the Moors) added to the mince, and the meatballs could also be eaten without the sauce and still be very tasty. The tomato based sauce was very nice but needed a bit of something, so I added some grated dark chocolate and butter to thicken up. The result was amazing.... Here served with mushroom orzotto.

  • Potato omelette (Tortilla)

    • Totallywired on November 07, 2018

      Always delicious and satisfying, an easy weeknight meal on its own or with any side. Really need to control fat portion to ensure non-greasy texture.

  • Valencian peas (Guisantes a la Valenciana)

    • Totallywired on November 07, 2018

      Good flavour, slightly overcooked - reduce cooking time.

  • Drunken cakes (Bizcochos borrachos)

    • treay on November 14, 2024

      Basically a very light sponge soaked with syrup and sweet sherry and served with vanilla ice-cream. Yum yum!

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  • ISBN 10 155285888X
  • ISBN 13 9781552858882
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  • Published Sep 12 2008
  • Format Paperback
  • Page Count 296
  • Language English
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher Whitecap Books
  • Imprint Whitecap Books

Publishers Text

The passions of Spain are reflected in its outstanding cuisine.

The Food of Spain brings the culinary traditions of Spanish culture to the North American kitchen. Editor Jane Lawson takes the reader on an intense sensory journey from Madrid's tapas bars and Granada's home kitchens to Barcelona's bustling markets and San Sebastian's first class restaurants. Beautiful location photography (500 color photographs) captures fresh Mediterranean vegetables, seafood and meats in the country's bustling markets. Instructional illustrations and helpful tips accompany each recipe.

Some of the succulent dishes included are:

  • Garlic prawns
  • Basque seafood soup
  • Lamb caldereta
  • Catalan-style cannelloni
  • Quails in vine leaves
  • Gypsy's arm cake
  • Churros and hot chocolate
  • Magdalenas.

Featuring a glossary that demystifies unfamiliar ingredients and equipment, The Food of Spain captures this intriguing and varied cuisine for both beginning cook and seasoned chef.

About The Food of... series
A culinary journey around the world.

Each book in The Food of... series is a comprehensive introduction to the world's great cuisine. These books feature more than 100 delicious recipes that highlight each country's culinary treasures. With instructive color photographs throughout, each recipe helps readers choose and identify produce, from vegetables and flavorings to street snacks, sweets, and colorful and exotic fruits. Feature sections explore the essence of each culture's food and cooking techniques.

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