The Basque Table [Paperback]

Teresa Barrenechea (Author), Mary Goodbody (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 13, 2005

Spanish food is hot! Not spicy hot (well, sometimes), but definitely the "it girl" of the culinary world. This award-winning, internationally acclaimed cookbook celebrates what is often considered the best of Spanish cooking--Basque cuisine. This simple cooking reflects the bounty of the land and sea, with fish and shellfish, meats, cheeses, olives and olive oils featured in boldly flavored pinchos (Basque tapas) and succulent main dishes. Renowned author Teresa Berrenechea, born and raised in the Basque country, captures the unforgettable flavors of her native land.

Editorial Reviews

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Clear instructions enable even novices to navigate the accessible recipes... An insider's taste tour of Basque cuisine. --Publishers Weekly

About the Author

In addition to the award-winning The Basque Table, Teresa Barrenechea is also the author of The Cuisines of Spain. A native of Bilbao, Spain, Barrenechea is considered one of the eminent authorities on Spanish cooking, specifically the cuisine of the Basque region, in the United States. She is also the former chef/owner of the widely acclaimed Marichu restaurant in New York, which the Spanish National Board of Tourism lauded as having the most authentic Spanish food in the United States. Barrenechea is frequently asked to represent Spain at international events and conferences, as well as to prepare special feasts for officials and celebrities in Spain and the United States. Mary Goodbody collaborates with the country’s leading chefs in making their cookbooks and recipes fully accessible to home cooks.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Harvard Common Press (December 13, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558323279
• ISBN-13: 978-1558323278
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #211,450 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #34 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Regional & International > European > Spanish

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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic and healthy foods from the Basque country, February 5, 2006

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Rex Chickeneater "Rex Chickeneater" (Armenia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Basque Table (Paperback)

Basque food is incredibly good, and this cookbook provides 130 recipes that will convince you again and again of this fact. From the wonderful pinchos -- super appetizers -- to delicious salads, hearty stews and soups, and amazing main dishes, this book is like a fountain of delights. I nearly changed my name to Rex Rabbiteater after tasting the braised rabbit in red wine sauce. It is easy to imagine that the time-honored Basque cooking will emerge as one of the top global cuisines of the early 21st century, given the wonderful job that Teresa Barrenechea has done in presenting it to the world.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars the basque table, August 10, 2011

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fizzer - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Basque Table (Paperback)

I was given this book by my brother whose partner is from the basque region. I frequently asked questions about basque food, but being as young as she is,could not help. I am a chef by trade and I am always looking to explore different cultures. As a chef I found this book basic in its ingredients, but being open minded, espacially being a lover of middle eastern food, ( which is also basic in ingredients) I was not dissapointed when trying out various dishes. I paid particular attention to the chapter of, Basque basics,then attempted some of the dishes. First tip; I will always use sherry vinegar in my dressings from now on.Second tip, try the roast duck with figs. You will never eat crispy duck pancakes from the chinese without raising an eyebrow of, " I could do better than that!" I rated this three stars, which is unforgiving, but as a chef, I want to give the impression that I could do better, but only with the guidance of Teressa. Second best gift I have received only to Larousse Gastronomique.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Basque table, January 9, 2012

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This review is from: The Basque Table (Paperback)

Great book! I ordered this as a compliment to The Spanish table. I have been exploring cusines of Spain and purchased a few books on amazon after seeing them in stores.This had excellent recipes and pics.130 recipes, seemed very authentic and the book is very well designed.