Sabroso: The Spanish-American Family Cookbook (New American Family Cookbooks) [Paperback]

Noemi Taylor (Author)

Book Description

Series: New American Family Cookbooks | Publication Date: March 28, 2003

¡Sabroso! is a compilation of more than 200 recipes, menus, and the stories of four lively, Spanish-speaking women who formed new homes and a close friendship far from their native homes of Spain, Peru, Argentina, and Colombia. Food has always been central to the friendship between the four women. From the first get-together, to every picnic, barbecue, birthday, party, holiday, and milestone shared through the years every woman brought a special dish made from a recipe from her native country adjusted with American ingredients. When they first moved to America they each realized how different the food was from their home counties. So they soon began to adjust, swap, debate and refine their recipes. This book is a collection of these recipes and the stories of their friendship and traditions lovingly compiled by the daughter of one of the women.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This collection...explores each countryÂ’s culinary traditions, it also endures the challenges of realizing them in an American setting..." -- Douglas Levy, Oakland Press, June 23, 2003

"‘Sabroso’ was inspired by a young woman’s desire to reproduce her Spanish mother’s recipe for paella." --Cheramie Sonnier, Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate, May 8, 2003

About the Author

Noemi Cristina Taylor is a writer and editor. She is co-author of "What Goes With What: Home Decorating Made Easy" (Capital Books, 2000). A native of Spain, Noemi grew up in America eating her motherÂ’s Spanish recipes. She lives in the Washington, DC area with her two beloved cocker spaniels, Maddison and Finley.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Capital Books; 1 edition (March 28, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1892123975
• ISBN-13: 978-1892123978
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #910,048 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sabroso es Fabuloso!, April 17, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Sabroso: The Spanish-American Family Cookbook (New American Family Cookbooks) (Paperback)

This book is a wonderful resource for an endless variety of tasty dishes! The recipes are easy to follow and prepare, and the stories are equally heartwarming. A great book for anyone who cooks because they love to. Salud!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delicioso!!!, April 15, 2003

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Michael O'Neill (Central PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sabroso: The Spanish-American Family Cookbook (New American Family Cookbooks) (Paperback)

Ms. Taylor hit the nail on the head with this one. This is a fantastic compilation of delicious mouth watering recipes, I can't believe Ms. Taylor put them in writing. I would have thought these recipes are "secrets". I'm no pro but I was able to make delicious food quite easily. My kitchen is smelling so good at this point, I look forward to coming home from work and enjoying it. A great cookbook!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Liven up your kitchen with this selection!!!, April 14, 2003

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Laura Carlantonio (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sabroso: The Spanish-American Family Cookbook (New American Family Cookbooks) (Paperback)

This cookbook is excellent. It features recipes of the Spanish -American culture,while also providing informative and entertaining information about the recipes. This cookbook not only focuses on delicious recipes, it also expounds on the history of four remarkable Spanish-American women who have remained friends throughout decades. These four women provide accounts of their friendship, as well as recipes for the many meals they have shared together. The recipes range from simple to semi-difficult. None are impossible, or take a ridiculous amount of time. The selection of recipes is excellent, and each chapter has its own table of contents, making that perfect recipe easy to find! I would recommend this book to anyone looking to liven up their recipe collection with some unique and delicious meals with some cultural history! This book is also very helpful if planning a dinner party. There are endless combinations of appetizers, salads, side dishes, vegetables, entrees, and desserts for all appetites.