cookery, spanish

A collection of regional recipes, popular wines, and guide to the restaurants of Spain.

The companion book to a prime-time PBS series airing in fall 2008. Mario Batali and Mark Bittman are single-minded, food-obsessed friends who are constantly on the lookout for the food, wine, and cooking that is unique to Spain--and in this TV series they find it. Actresses Gwyneth Paltrow and Claudia Bassols are eager to enjoy all the pleasures the country has to offer. The four of them on the road together make for a fun showcase of the pleasures of Spain, including road trip adventures, and the country's art, history, culture, and music, as it's never been seen before--all in the course of an anything-goes road trip.--From publisher description.

Includes traditional Spanish recipes from centuries-old cookbooks, family recipe collections, monastery and convent kitchens, home cooks, and restaurant chefs, with a chapter on tapas, and an emphasis on the specialities of seven distinct regions of the country.

Provides over 100 authentic Spanish recipes from each region of Spain. Includes color photographs and recipes for salads, soups, meats, desserts, drinks, and sauces.

Presents over 130 recipes for traditional foods from Spain and Portugal, featuring all courses from appetizers through desserts; and includes color photographs, as well as information about the ingredients, beverages, and customs of the Iberian Peninsula.

Describes, in text and illustrations, the food and beverages of Spain in relation to its history, geography, and culture. Also includes recipes and information about regional specialities and festive foods.

Explores Spain's geography and culture through food experiences. Includes recipes with step-by-step instructions.

Explores the cuisine of Spain, offering a brief history of the country and explaining how centuries of change have influenced the country's food and cooking styles, with more than 150 classic recipes.