The Florida Keys Cookbook: Recipes and Foodways of Paradise [Paperback]

Victoria Shearer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2005

Revealing the colorful history, ethnic diversity, and culinary heritage of the region, a collection of recipes represents the finest foods of the Florida Keys, in a collection of recipes that emphasizes the use of tropical fruits, local produce, and a ric
Title: The Florida Keys Cookbook
Author: Shearer, Victoria
Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr
Publication Date: 2005/12/01
Number of Pages: 272
Binding Type: PAPERBACK
Library of Congress: 2005012547

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From the Back Cover

Think of the Florida Keys and think of a food paradise: fresh from the sea stone crabs, yellowtail snapper, and sweet shrimp; fresh from the dooryard garden key limes, mangoes, avocados, and papayas. Toss in the influence of a variety of ethnic food traditions - from Afro-Caribbean and Cuban to Spanish, Asian, British, German, and Italian - and the result is a diverse and vibrant culinary scene. The cooks of the Florida Keys have been transforming local ingredients into memorable meals for generations, and now so can you.
The Florida Keys Cookbook is a fascinating combination of food history, local lore, and mouthwatering recipes from restaurant chefs and home cooks. With more than 175 recipes, fun archival photographs, and lots of engaging anecdotes, this cookbook lets you capture a taste of the Keys and celebrate its flavors in your own kitchen.
Try these Florida Keys sensations at home:
Crab Claw Bisque
Rosemary Roasted Boniato Fries
Basil-Crusted Yellowtail with Herb-Tomato Sauce
Sautéed Snapper with Champagne-Tarragon Butter Sauce
Wasabi Grilled Grouper
Mama Louise's Jerked Pork Chops
Bourbon Barbecued Baby Backs
Classic Arroz con Pollo
Bahamian Bread Pudding
Calamondin Cake
Key Lime Cheesecake
Tres Leches Cake

About the Author

Victoria Shearer is a longtime travel and food journalist and a frequent contributor to national magazines and newspapers. She is also the author of Insiders' Guide to the Florida Keys.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; 1st edition (December 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762735465
• ISBN-13: 978-0762735464
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #832,742 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious Taste of the Keys December 4, 2007

By Michelle L. Caffrey

Format:Paperback

How many cookbooks do you buy, look at them once or twice and then forget about them? This cookbook is packed with genuine Florida Keys recipes including my favorite, "Chardonnay Shrimp." Since most of the recipes come from Keys restaurants, the book also acts as a restaurant guide. Interspersed with old photos and the history of the area, the book gives new meaning to "flavor of the area." A must have for those who love food and the Florida Keys.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding July 25, 2008

By A.R.

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

Great book!!! The recipes are simple, easy to follow and delicious. No hard to find ingredients. It includes recipes from different Int'l cuisines. The prelude to the recipes, history, anecdotes, etc...was interesting to read as well. Highly recommended.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Try a Taste of the Keys June 20, 2006

By Virginia Allain

Format:Paperback

Tasty recipes are interspersed with tidbits about the ingredients (pineapple, crab, papaya seeds, etc.). Vintage photos of Key West and interesting bits of history round out the book. The Chef's Note at the end of each recipe offers substitutions for hard-to-find ingredients. Key West is a melting pot of Cuban, French, Spaniards, Bahamians, and many other cultures, so the cuisine in this book reflects that diversity.

Here's the Table of Contents:
Food Customs, Cultures, and Traditions of the Florida Keys
Cocktails, Coolers, and Finger Food
Soups, Bisques, and Chowders
Salads and Vegetables
Rice, Beans, Tubers, and Pasta
Fish and Seafood
Meat and Poultry
Grand Finales
Bread and Breakfast
Stocking the Tropical Pantry