Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America: A Cookbook-Quality Guarantee

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A classic Spanish cookbook from José Andrés, a humanitarian, James Beard Award winner, New York Times bestselling author, and one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People.

Tapas are Spain’s gift to the worldof great cooking: a fresh and fun way to eat with friends and family—and easy tomake at home. Using simple Mediterranean ingredients, a tapas feast is a perfectcombination of little dishes packed with big flavors. Tapas by José Andrés is thefirst major book in a generation to celebrate this world-renowned way of eating,from a man who is the best possible authority: an award-winning Spanish chef in America,with seven highly acclaimed restaurants to his name. Named Bon Appétit‘sChef of the Year, José is a star in American cooking, as well as the nation’sleading expert on Spanish cuisine. Having worked as a chef in the United States fortwo decades, he’s also a thoroughly American cook who draws on American ingredientsfor his inspiration, and is a master at translatinghis native Spanish cooking forthis country’s kitchens. His simple and delicious recipes include:

• Fish such asAmerican Red Snapper Baked in Salt; Monkfish with Romesco Sauce; and Basque-StyleStuffed Maryland Blue Crabs
• Chicken including Catalan-Style Chicken Stew; ChickenSautéed with Garlic; and Chicken with Lobster
• Pork such as Chorizo Stewed in HardCider; Figs with Spanish Ham; and Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apples
• Rice dishesincluding Lobster Paella; Black Rice with Squid and Shrimp; and Traditional Ricewith Clams

All these recipes are full of tremendous flavor and creativity, as wellas in-depth ingredient notes and a rich atmosphere that will transport you to thelush countryside, hip cafés, and sun-drenched coasts of Spain—and back again to dinnerat home.