Americans have fallen in love with Spanish food in recent years, and no
one has done more to play matchmaker than the award-winning chef José
Andrés.
In this irresistible companion volume to his public television show Made
in Spain, José reminds us--in the most alluring and delicious way--that
the food of his native Spain is as varied and inventive as any of the
world's great cuisines. To prove it, José takes us on a flavorful tour
of his beloved homeland, from Andalucía to Aragón. Along the way, he
shares recipes that reflect not just local traditions but also the heart
and soul of Spain's distinctive cooking.
In the Basque Country, we discover great fish dishes and the haute
cuisine of some of the finest restaurants in the world. In Cantabria,
famous for its dairy products, we find wonderful artisanal cheeses. In
Valencia, we learn why the secret to unforgettable paella is all in the
rice. And in Castilla La Mancha, José shows us the land of the great Don
Quixote, where a magical flower produces precious saffron.
The dishes of Made in Spain show the diversity of Spanish cooking
today as it is prepared in homes and restaurants from north to
south--from casual soups and sandwiches to soul-warming dishes of
long-simmered beans and artfully composed salads. Many dishes showcase
the fine Spanish products that are now widely available across America.
Many more are prepared with the regular ingredients available in any
good supermarket.
With more than one hundred simple, straightforward recipes that
beautifully capture the flavors and essence of Spanish cooking, Made in
Spain is an indispensable addition to any cookbook collection.
