Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)I was looking to host a Spanish dinner party and used this cookbook for most of my recipes.Overall, the book gave me some great ideas for tapas, paella, and sangria.However, several of the recipes did not offer much specificity but rather general guidelines ("Use a lot of oil").I guess the point the authors were trying to make is that there are not always hard and fast guidelines for certain ingredients, but ultimately it's a cookbook!When people have not made these recipes before, specifics are necessary.
Some of the recipes are better than others - the artichoke/manchego spread was terrible, but the sephardic migas were a huge hit.My guests also loved the traditional paella valenciana.
Overall, the cookbook was helpful and the discussions at the beginning of each chapter were extremely informative.I would not recommend if you have never cooked spanish food before.
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Product Description:
IN RESPONSE TO THE REQUESTS of his patrons, Steve Winson has created a cookbook full of tasty recipes for those specialty cooking utensils unique to Spain and Portugal-paella pans, cazuelas, cataplanas, and ollas. In a cheery and informative way, he provides the history and culture of the pans and how to use them. He also offers an excellent section on Iberian wines and ideas for hosting fun tasting parties. So, when in the mood for something a bit exotic, this book makes it easy for home cooks to try their hand at a traditional seafood paella, or Clams Medeira, or Black Olive-Fig Tapenade served with a fine Pedro Ximenex sherry. It's a trip to the Old Country without leaving the kitchen.
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