JANET MENDEL

Here, take a bite. An olive. A slice of salt-cured ham. A sweet, briny prawn. Sip a little wine. Laugh and savour the moment. Pure essence of Spain, that''s what tapas are. A way of life.Take a tapas tour of Spain. Learn all about the tapas custom -how to enjoy tapas in the tascas and tabernas, what to eat. Start with a tasting guide to tapas round Spain. Then learn how to translate those great dishes to your own kitchen and plan a tapas party to delight your friends.Key features include:- A tapas tour of Spain.- Tapa party menus.- 140 kitchen-tested recipes.- Choosing wines to go with tapas.- Guide to Spanish cheeses.- Useful kitchen tips.- Handy Spanish-English glossary.- Striking full-colour photographs.

Now available in paperback, Janet Mendel''s classic work includes 270 recipes for traditional Spanish dishes from Andalusian red garlic fish soup to Catalan chicken, Asturias stuffed sardines and Galician fish stew to Castilian roast baby lamb and shepherds'' stew from La Mancha.Her inspired introductions set the food in the context of a land situated on the crossroads of civilizations, and where the food is a true melting pot of many cultures.

Book offers an invaluable introduction to the infinite variety of Spanish cuisine, quintessentially Mediterranean but with Moorish and Latin-American influences. Included are traditional dishes from across the country-from garlic-sizzled prawns, Galician pork pies, and lamb braised with sweet peppers to such vegetarian dishes as spinach with raisins and pine nuts and desserts like Catalan custard.

From the sun-drenched Spanish countryside to the seaside villages to the bustling city tapa bars, one thing unites all of Spain: its varied and satisfying food. In this Mediterranean land of beauty and bounty, good food is a pleasure everyone shares. Spanish cuisine has flourished for centuries, inspired by luscious fruits and vegetables, fresh seafood and game, artisanal cheeses, cured meats, and renowned local wines. The influence of North African spices adds variety and unique flavors to the diverse cooking of this fascinating country. My Kitchen in Spain celebrates the rich flavors and regional traditions of Spanish cooking. Janet Mendel has made her home in Spain for more than thirty years, collecting recipes from friends and neighbors, housewives and Sherry barons, olive farmers and restaurant chefs. From the far western province of Extremadura to the Moorish towns of Seville and Granada to the world-famous Basque region in the north, Janet Mendel discovers and chronicles the tastes and techniques of this remarkable country. Now experience the authentic flavors of Spain with favorites both classic and contemporary: Almond Gazpacho with Grapes, Sea Bass in Saffron Sauce, Fiesta Paella with Chicken and Shellfish. With a comprehensive chapter on tapas, Spain's enticing "little dishes," and 225 tempting recipes -- for every course from soup to dessert -- My Kitchen in Spain will bring the food delights of Spain home to your table.

This title contains more than 300 great Spanish recipes with in-depth information on regional specialities. This inviting volume takes readers on a culinary tour of Spain''s great gastronomic regions - savour slow-simmered stews, delicately spiced sauces, and honeyed sweets. Learn how to make authentic paella, and - of course - create amazing tapas dishes. Cooking in Spain features over 300 great Spanish recipes and includes tips on how to buy the best ingredients, how to prepare them in the kitchen, plus a complete Spanish-English glossary with more than 500 culinary terms, a handy conversion guide and easy-to-use index to recipes and ingredients. This will become an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to create a true taste of Spain in their own kitchen.