Complete Spanish Cookbook [Hardcover]

Jackie Passmore (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Although there have been several good recent cookbooks devoted to specific regions of Spain, such as Marimar Torres's The Catalan Country Kitchen ( LJ 3/15/92), there has been nothing with the scope of this book since Penelope Casas's The Foods and Wines of Spain ( LJ 10/15/82). Passmore, an Australian food writer and author of Asia the Beautiful (Knapp Pr., 1987; CollinsPubsSan Francisco: HarperCollins, 1992. reprint) traveled extensively throughout Spain collecting hundreds of authentic recipes for this ambitious work. Here are the traditional regional dishes, illustrated by more than 80 full-page color photographs. Recipe instructions assume some food knowledge, and some are overly abbreviated, but this remains an impressive undertaking. For most collections. BOMC and Betters Homes & Gardens selections.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 416 pages
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing (May 15, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0804818231
• ISBN-13: 978-0804818230
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,089,419 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Add Excitement to Your Cooking, August 16, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Complete Spanish Cookbook (Hardcover)

I got this book from the library and have just been totally awestruck by the recipes. We are planning a trip to Spain in October and I picked this up to get an idea of what to expect from the Spanish cuisine. We can't believe the delicious and exciting recipes in this book -- and they are surprisingly easy to prepare. I am heartbroken that it is currently unavailable and hope to luck out and find a copy of it at some point in time.

2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent variety and geographical background, February 3, 2005

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This review is from: Complete Spanish Cookbook (Hardcover)

great colors and smells and tastes come from this book. i enjoyed learning abou the regions and their foods. they taste great too.

3 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, flavorful recipes., June 1, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Complete Spanish Cookbook (Hardcover)

Loved the recipes. They are very easy to follow and almost guaranteed success. But be ready to adapt them to a lower fat version.