The Cuisines of Spain: Exploring Regional Home Cooking

by Teresa Barrenechea

With the world in a swoon over the gastronomic riches of Spain - from the brilliant array of its traditional tapa dishes to the daring preparations of its new generation of chefs -the timing couldn't be better for the arrival of this long-awaited cookbook. In THE CUISINES OF SPAIN, Teresa Barrenechea, one of the country's most talented culinary ambassadors, showcases her culinary heritage through over 250 recipes culled from her extensive repertoire, and from friends and fellow chefs across Spain. The famed rice dishes of Valencia, the brilliant mojos of the Canary Islands, the hearty stews and braised meats of the interior - all of the classics are here in peak form, as are many lesser-known but equally important and intriguing regional dishes. Steeped in the history of her country, Barrenechea weaves a captivating narrative of Spain's diverse peoples, landscapes, and ingredients, revealing how such forces gave rise to the food traditions that we celebrate today. Over 150 full-color photographs from Barcelona-based photojournalist Jeff Koehler and renowned food photographer Christopher Hirsheimer put Spain's culinary riches on brilliant display. With such a distinguished pairing of author and artists, THE CUISINES OF SPAIN is positioned to be one of the major cookbook releases of the year.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, Spain

352 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2005

Reviews

[Kristina · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book gives a great overview of regional cuisines, and the recipes are all very authentic. But for my American palate, there probably won't be a lot of recipes in here I will actually make. This is just a matter of taste - we are not big fans of cooked peppers, whole fish, and lambs' brains. Still, the book imagery is lovely and the book is very readable.

[Nate Cunnings · Rating 4 out of 5]

First recipe I tried was the 'Helado de Leche Condensada' (sweetened condensed milk ice cream)...so so good. Next is going to be Croquetas!!!!! This book is well organized, covers the traditional cuisine while looking to the future.

[Raha]

This book is a wonderful collection of Regional Spanish recipes with great photos and culture notes.

[Jere Witherspoon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. Not only is it an excellent cook book but it also continues a historical journey through Spanish culture. Sometimes I just sit at my dining room table and read.

[Mary]

learned a lot about the specialties of Cantabria and the Basque country from this book