Paradise Kitchen: Caribbean Cooking with Chef Daniel Orr

by Daniel Orr

Chef Daniel Orr spent years working in high-stress Manhattan kitchens before shifting gears and heading to the calm, turquoise waters of Anguilla in the British West Indies. Ever the student of world cuisine and an expert in combining the best of his local environment and global training, Orr unleashes the flavors of the island with his inspired dishes in Paradise Kitchen. Tales of island culture, local traditions, and personal discoveries add flavor to the chef's recipes for morning, midday, and evening meals, including tapas. Orr's innovative drink recipes using local fruits, spices, and herbs carry you through the day―from morning smoothies to sunset cocktails, after-dinner teas and flavored rums. Cookbook, memoir, and travel guide, this delightful book invites home cooks to savor the culinary joys of the Caribbean.

Genres: Cooking

300 pages, Hardcover

First published April 22, 2011

Reviews

[Connie Whitcomb · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely adored this book from the first word in the introduction to the final wrap-up. Daniel Orr was lucky enough to spend two years on Anguilla cooking at the Cuisinart Resort using the produce from the resort's wonderful gardens, both natural and hydroponic. I, on the other hand, spent one week on Anguilla and loved every minute of it. This book brought back many fond memories, photos of places I remember, food I remember and a culture I remember--even down to the school kids in their different colored uniforms. Chef Orr had modernized some of the recipes to be healthier; most of them fit a healthy Mediterranean diet. The spices and seasonings are amazing. He also offers substitutes for vegetables and fruits that are difficult, if not impossible, to obtain in New Mexico.