The Brazilian Kitchen: 100 Classic and Creative Recipes for the Home Cook [Hardcover]

Leticia Moreinos Schwartz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 16, 2010

The mixture of these three distinct races, Portuguese, African, and native Indian, is the essence of Brazil. It?s in the face of the people and in the foods they eat. Ingredients like yucca, cornmeal, farofa, and dend? oil used to be seen as peasant food. Now they are considered precious ingredients in modern recipes. THE BRAZILIAN KITCHEN represents Brazil's diverse regions alongside its famous international cities? offerings. This cookbook is the product of the author's passion for her country?s cuisine?her aim is to bring Brazil's favorite foods into American kitchens.

Editorial Reviews

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Starred Review. Expatriate Moreinos-Schwartz takes readers on a mouthwatering tour of her native country in this outstanding guide to Brazilian cuisine. Basics like the Caipirinha cocktail (which finds its way into marinades, risotto and bon bons), Caldo Verde, the fish stew known as Moqueca, and empanadas (served here in a pot pie-like version), as well as fudgy Brazilian truffles called Brigadeiros, enable residents of the northern hemisphere to recreate the country's bounty. Inspired dishes like Striped Bass with Cashew Soy Sauce, Passion Fruit Cannoli, and Coffee Souffle with Dulce De Leche Sauce, meanwhile, elevate this volume above the standard culinary tour. Coconut seems omnipresent, appearing in soups (paired with both pumpkin and yucca), sauces for seafood, and cakes (including a luscious Coconut Cheesecake with Guava Sauce); fritters and croquettes also make multiple appearances. Though readers may encounter the occasional sourcing dilemma (quail eggs, minas cheese), Moreinos-Schwartz keeps recipes as convenient as possible, sticking mostly to ingredients easily found on U.S. shores and offering suggestions for substitutes. With this smart, eye-opening and palate-expanding volume, Moreinos-Schwartz has an outstanding collection sure to inspire adventurous eaters.

Review

Leticia's recipes are very colorful yet sensible, using ingredients from her native Brazil with precise technique. The Brazilian Kitchen is a vibrant cookbook that shows her passion for Brazilian cuisine. --Alain Sailhac, Dean of Programs at the French Culinary Institute

In the world of food writers it is a rare thing when a fresh new voice comes along. Leticia Schwartz is the real deal: a brilliant, creative, and charismatic chef whose recipes make you want to run to your kitchen and claim each dish as your own. The depth of flavor that Chef Leticia imparts in each dish is a marvel. Anyone who feels jaded by the same old, same old, will want to own this book to see that there is a bright new star on the horizon. --Jane Stern

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Kyle Books (February 16, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1906868204
• ISBN-13: 978-1906868208
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 8.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #57,633 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #6 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Regional & International > Latin American

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing cooking experience, February 7, 2010

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We have the book for 3 days and we've already tried 2 recipes and they were unbelievable!!It was easy and all steps were well explained
We have to say that the layout is also great and has beautiful pictures!
Great choice for those who miss the brazilian cuisine or those who are interesting in learning about brazilian kitchen.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cooking Leticia style in Ohio, June 14, 2010

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I have been using The Brazilian Kitchen in my typically Italian kitchen for the last 2 months and I have to say... I am sold. The recipes are so user friendly and spicy enough to satisfy various guests tastes without being overwhelming. try the Caldo Verde, (Portuguese Soup) and the Curried Chicken Salad.YUM !! In the day when every thing is at our finger tips on the internet, I still enjoy the feel of a cookbook in my hands and especially the display of this catchy cover on my cookbook stand. I would love to see more of Ms Schwartz's recipes...especially the dessert ideas. Maybe the next book is on the horizon?
Roberts wife(trying to get Robert to cook next !!)

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this book! You will not be dissappointed!, February 3, 2010

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Neal Dzik "SeattleRio" (Seattle, Wa USA) - See all my reviews
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I have just received my copy of Leticia's book and wanted to say how fabulous it is. The layout, photography & details are all amazing and I would recommend this to anyone that has an interest not just in brasilian cooking but good food in general. You will not be dissapionted. Thank you.