LA COCINA VASCA: RECIPES AND TRADITIONS/ BASQUE COUNTRY (HB)

Ask a Spaniard where to find the best food in the country and the reply will invariably be, ‘In the Basque Country.’ This book introduces ingredients, cooking techniques and 75 authentic dishes that have inspired some of today’s most highly celebrated chefs, such as bite-sized tapas known as pintxos, substantial fish and meat plates, and delicious desserts, including the legendary Basque Cheesecake. There are also illuminating essays which shine a light on historical food traditions as well as the modern scene, and stunning images of the people and landscape.