Lorena Garcia's New Latin Classics
Fresh Ideas for Favorite Dishes: A Cookbook
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What’s the secret to great Latin-inspired food? Create layers of flavor that unfold with every bite. That’s just what Garcia does in this debut cookbook, serving up easy-to-make, irresistibly delicious dishes that taste “exotic”—though their ingredients can be found in your local supermarket. Here you’ll find classic Latin favorites like Nuevo Arroz con Pollo, while homey American classics are given a modern Nuevo Latino twist. From succulent Snapper Taquitos with Jicama-Apple Salsita to versatile arepas, the fluffy corn flatbreads that are to the Venezuelan table what baguettes are to the French, more than one hundred recipes in this volume lead lovers of Latin food far beyond tacos and empanadas.
Lorena Garcia takes one of America’s hottest cuisine trends out of the restaurant and into the home kitchen, where everyone can enjoy it. Working from a base of standard pantry items that make replicating and extending these meals a snap, Garcia shows everyday cooks how to add a Latin accent to just about any dish, from meatballs to marinara. Want comfort food with flair? Who can resist such flavorful go-to dishes as
• Smashed Guacamole
• Creamy Roasted Corn Soup
• Salmon Taquitos with Roasted Habanero Salsita
• Mango BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Still have room for dessert? Garcia’s are as simple as they are satisfying: Sticky Arroz con Pollo de Leche, Caramelized Vanilla Figs with Goat Cheese and Grilled Papaya, Spicy Chocolate Mousse—sweet finishing touches to a perfectly prepared meal.
Dedicated to the timeless concept of cooking as an expression of love—an idea that transcends all cultures—Lorena Garcia’s New Latin Classics is a delightful book to be shared around the table with family and friends.
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Release date
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9780345530189
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9780345530189
- File size: 20058 KB
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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August 15, 2011
Following the opening of two successful Latin-Asian fusion restaurants, lawyer turned chef Garcia takes her rich international culinary background and channels it into her latest venture: a debut cookbook.
For the author, a home-cooked meal is an expression of love. With this as her compass, Garcia offers a collection of her favorite Latin dishes spiced with a modern twist. Her experience working as an apprentice chef around the world is evident in her selections. She begins with "The Indispensable Despensa," a guideline of ingredients readers are advised to have in their pantry, and her philosophy is practical and refreshing: "One major goal of mine was to not give people a huge grocery list and pantry full of ingredients that wouldn't be used again." Thoughtfully organized, the cookbook features more than 100 recipes broken into categories: recipes to prepare in 30 minutes; home-style favorites; restaurant-style meals at home; cooking outside; and "dishes to celebrate." No true cookbook would be complete, of course, without desserts, and Garcia's pack a punch, playing with contrasting flavors and temperatures. Her final chapter concentrates on basic Latin dishes everyone should know how to prepare, such as salsitas, herb tortillas and black beans.
Modern Latin recipes ranging from stylish dishes to classic comfort foods in an easy-to-follow format.
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