 |
1080 Recipes by Simone Ortega, Inés Ortega
Book Summary InformationAuthor: Inés Ortega, Simone Ortega Edition: Hardcover Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published) Published: 2007-10-01 ISBN: 0714848360 Number of pages: 960 Publisher: Phaidon Press
Book Reviews of 1080 RecipesBook Review: The Ultimate Spanish Cookbook Summary: 5 Stars
I went to Spain for a summer because I was in love with the language, and I returned with what can only be described as an obsession with the cuisine. While there, I cooked with Maribel (my madrileña hostess), spent hours wandering through markets in cities all over the country, and passed countless nights hopping from tiny bar to tiny bar sampling tapas with friends. Before I left Madrid, I asked Maribel for guidance in my future cooking endeavors. She beckoned me into her kitchen, reached up to a short shelf above the pots and pans, and pulled down her beloved dog-eared food bible, 1080 Recetas De Cocina. "You must get a copy of this book," she told me in Spanish. "Follow the recipes exactly. This has everything."
A couple weeks later, I purchased a copy of the book in Salamanca. In the three years since my return home, I have carefully steered myself through many rewarding home cooking experiences equipped with 1080 Recetas in one hand and a Spanish-English dictionary in the other. The results are always delightful.
I have been eagerly awaiting the release of this translated version of the book for several months now. I finally received my copy yesterday, and I am happy to report that it does not disappoint! At first sight the gorgeous cover took my breath away. When I opened it I discovered all my favorite recipes inside, lovingly translated to English and converted to U.S. customary units of measurement, beautifully complemented by the vibrant illustrations of Javier Mariscal.
The book does cover everything -- tapas, condiments, sauces, fresh vegetables, quick dishes, and savory meats. The recipes are well written and easy to follow.
To echo Maribel: You must get a copy of this book!
Summary of 1080 RecipesFrom the publishers of The Silver Spoon, Spain's best-loved cookbook, available for the first time in English.1080 Recipes is the definitive book on traditional and authentic Spanish home cooking, trusted throughout Spain for over thirty years. Written by Spain's best-loved food authorities, it showcases the fastest growing cuisine in popularity, with Spanish restaurants and tapas bars opening in cities all over the world. A bestseller since publication, 1080 Recipes has sold millions of copies in Spain. It contains 1080 recipes from all Spanish regions, covering everything from appetizers to stews, from vegetables to desserts. 1080 Recipes is designed by Javier Mariscal, the famous Spanish graphic designer and illustrator, and it includes over 200 illustrations he has created exclusively for this edition along with 100 specially commissioned photographs. One out of 1080: A Sample Recipe from 1080 RecipesPotatoes with chorizo and bacon Patatas con chorizo y baconServes 4Ingredients --3 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons lard --5 tablespoons sunflower oil --2 ounces chorizo sausage, peeled and thinly sliced --3 -+ ounces thickly sliced bacon, cut into -+ inch wide strips --3 -+ pounds small potatoes, preferably new potatoes, unpeeled --1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley --1 clove garlic, finely chopped --saltMelt the butter or lard with the oil in a pan or large skillet. (It needs to be big enough to hold the potatoes in a single layer.) Add the chorizo and bacon and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for a few minutes then add the potatoes. Season with salt and cook covered over low heat, shaking the pan occasionally, for 45-60 minutes, until the potatoes are evenly browned. Just before serving, sprinkle with parsley and garlic and stir for a few minutes more. Transfer to a warm serving dish and serve immediately.Note: Some types of chorizo become hard with prolonged cooking. To prevent this, cook the slices with the bacon, then remove and set aside. About 10 minutes before serving, return the slices of chorizo to the pan. From the publishers of The Silver Spoon, Spain's best-loved cookbook, available for the first time in English. 1080 Recipes is the definitive book on traditional and authentic Spanish home cooking, trusted throughout Spain for over thirty years. Written by Spain's best-loved food authorities, it showcases the fastest growing cuisine in popularity, with Spanish restaurants and tapas bars opening in cities all over the world. A bestseller since publication, 1080 Recipes has sold millions of copies in Spain. It contains 1080 recipes from all Spanish regions, covering everything from appetizers to stews, from vegetables to desserts. 1080 Recipes is designed by Javier Mariscal, the famous Spanish graphic designer and illustrator, and it includes over 200 illustrations he has created exclusively for this edition along with 100 specially commissioned photographs. One out of 1080: A Sample Recipe from 1080 Recipes Potatoes with chorizo and bacon Patatas con chorizo y bacon
Serves 4
Ingredients --3 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons lard --5 tablespoons sunflower oil --2 ounces chorizo sausage, peeled and thinly sliced --3 ½ ounces thickly sliced bacon, cut into ½ inch wide strips --3 ¼ pounds small potatoes, preferably new potatoes, unpeeled --1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley --1 clove garlic, finely chopped --salt
Melt the butter or lard with the oil in a pan or large skillet. (It needs to be big enough to hold the potatoes in a single layer.) Add the chorizo and bacon and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for a few minutes then add the potatoes. Season with salt and cook covered over low heat, shaking the pan occasionally, for 45-60 minutes, until the potatoes are evenly browned. Just before serving, sprinkle with parsley and garlic and stir for a few minutes more. Transfer to a warm serving dish and serve immediately.
Note: Some types of chorizo become hard with prolonged cooking. To prevent this, cook the slices with the bacon, then remove and set aside. About 10 minutes before serving, return the slices of chorizo to the pan.
|
 |