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The Basque Table

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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.

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.

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.