Welcome to the world's most exciting foodscape, Spain, with its vibrant marriage of rustic traditions, Mediterranean palate, and endlessly inventive cooks. The New Spanish Table lavishes with sexy tapas —Crisp Potatoes with Spicy Tomato Sauce, Goat Cheese-Stuffed Pequillo Peppers. Heralds a gazpacho revolution—try the luscious, neon pink combination of cherry, tomato, and beet. Turns paella on its head with the dinner party favorite, Toasted Pasta "Paella" with Shrimp. From taberna owners and Michelin-starred chefs, farmers, fishermen, winemakers, and nuns who bake like a dream—in all, 300 glorious recipes, illustrated throughout in dazzling color. ¡Estupendo!
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Von Bremzen is in love with the gastronomic delights of Spain, offering an appealing, informative look at the cuisine that is rapidly usurping the culinary dominance of Italy and France. She offers insight into the dishes of famed chefs Ferran Adrià and Juan Mari Arzak and also shares the secrets of talented but lesser known cooks from around the country. Several of the recipes are for dishes you'd expect to find in a volume of this size—sangria, gazpacho and a multitude of tapas—but there are many welcome surprises: Eggs over Smoky Bread Hash, Coca (Spanish-Mediterranean pizza) with Candied Red Peppers, and Rice Pudding Ice Cream. Throughout the recipe section, von Bremzen (Please to the Table) provides entertaining personal stories like "Ode to a Can of Tuna," which details a raid on Arzak's fridge that reveals an incredible tinned treat. Readers will find facts on the history, food and wine of each of Spain's regions, a primer on Spanish cheese and a look at the critical ingredients in a Spanish pantry. Regardless of their level of familiarity with Spanish cuisine, all readers will learn something from von Bremzen, who shows us why Spain is taking its rightful place near the top of the culinary ladder. Photos. (Dec.)
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"I doubt there's another writer—even in Spain—who knows more about the electrifying flavors of Spanish food. This stunning book is fascinating to read, with compelling recipes that make you want to rush to the market."
—Steven Raichlen, author of The Barbecue Bible and How to Grill
—Steven Raichlen, author of The Barbecue Bible and How to Grill
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85 of 87 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this book in preparation for a holiday tapas party initially just to create a menu and browse, but ultimately return because I had found so many other tapas recipes on the Internet. Well, in the first 15 minutes of sitting down with this book, I knew it would most likely become part of my personal collection. The text is robust--giving historical refrences, cultural nuances, and very practical food preparation tips. I especially enjoyed the author's description of how well a particular recipe was received in various settings based on her personal experiences.
I decided to keep the book because I just had this tremendous feeling of confidence by reading all that was included and I made the right decision. Each and every recipe I chose for the party won raves. Some were a little more time intensive than I expected, but definitely well worth it. Lastly, because I will use The New Spanish Table for more than just entertaining this was a great purchase. If cooking is a true expression of love, creativity and exploration for you, you will enjoy this book without a doubt.
I decided to keep the book because I just had this tremendous feeling of confidence by reading all that was included and I made the right decision. Each and every recipe I chose for the party won raves. Some were a little more time intensive than I expected, but definitely well worth it. Lastly, because I will use The New Spanish Table for more than just entertaining this was a great purchase. If cooking is a true expression of love, creativity and exploration for you, you will enjoy this book without a doubt.
39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I actually collect Spanish cookbooks, always looking for the innovative twists on old classics. I found The New Spanish Table to fulfill this category to the letter. The tidbits and introductions to each and every recipe give hints to actually being with the author as she savored the dish for the first time.
There are old classics like Paella Valenciana which (in my humble opinion) is almost a sacred dish not meant to be "fusioned" with. Ms. von Bremzen gives the best tips to making this famed dish and the secrets and reasons to why it tastes so great in Valencia. I have actually come close to recreating it, only after I followed her advice in this book.
On the flip side, there is a recipe for beet and cherry gazpacho which hails on genius. If you like to try new innovative twists on an old favorite, this is a must try!
There are many, many more recipes to numerous to mention here, and they won't dissapoint!
A true classic cookbook to enhance any serious collection!
There are old classics like Paella Valenciana which (in my humble opinion) is almost a sacred dish not meant to be "fusioned" with. Ms. von Bremzen gives the best tips to making this famed dish and the secrets and reasons to why it tastes so great in Valencia. I have actually come close to recreating it, only after I followed her advice in this book.
On the flip side, there is a recipe for beet and cherry gazpacho which hails on genius. If you like to try new innovative twists on an old favorite, this is a must try!
There are many, many more recipes to numerous to mention here, and they won't dissapoint!
A true classic cookbook to enhance any serious collection!
39 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
There are many prominent US chefs who traveled to Spain, loved their cuisine and brought them back to incorporate in their menus and restaurants. For example, Bobby Flay's endorsement of this book on the back cover sold me. Flay is serious Spanish influenced superchef, who uses their cheeses and wines, etc. Then there is the tapas craze from Spain.
All of these and more is incorporated into this almost 500 page volume documenting this Spanish new cuisine which is sweeping the world, and now this culmination of von Bremzen's time in Spain for over twenty years and this marvelous collection of some 300 recipes collected from all over Spain.
There is quite a variety of offerings here, the usual gamut from appetizers to desserts and everything in between done here by regional organization. Some of the ingredients such as cheeses and wines are particular to Spain and might be hard for some to acquire if not Internet users. Some of techniques are somewhat difficult, but the huge variety here allows spectrum of easy to more difficult and time consuming techniques. Sources are provided along with fine Spanish Pantry section help.
Wonderful text with societal and geographical commentary along with fine color photos and chef resumes provided. The section on Tapas history and development is best so far, and such great reading!
Impressed with these offerings: Eggplant Stacks with Tomato Jam; White Wine-Pear Sangria; Roasted Squash Soup with Saffron Ice Cream; Basque Leek, Potato and Cod Chowder; Tortilla with Chorizo, Potatoes and Allioli; Moorish Chicken and Nut Pie; Gypsy Pork Stew (unbelievable with pork and fava beans and artichocken and saffron wine and stock broth);
All of these and more is incorporated into this almost 500 page volume documenting this Spanish new cuisine which is sweeping the world, and now this culmination of von Bremzen's time in Spain for over twenty years and this marvelous collection of some 300 recipes collected from all over Spain.
There is quite a variety of offerings here, the usual gamut from appetizers to desserts and everything in between done here by regional organization. Some of the ingredients such as cheeses and wines are particular to Spain and might be hard for some to acquire if not Internet users. Some of techniques are somewhat difficult, but the huge variety here allows spectrum of easy to more difficult and time consuming techniques. Sources are provided along with fine Spanish Pantry section help.
Wonderful text with societal and geographical commentary along with fine color photos and chef resumes provided. The section on Tapas history and development is best so far, and such great reading!
Impressed with these offerings: Eggplant Stacks with Tomato Jam; White Wine-Pear Sangria; Roasted Squash Soup with Saffron Ice Cream; Basque Leek, Potato and Cod Chowder; Tortilla with Chorizo, Potatoes and Allioli; Moorish Chicken and Nut Pie; Gypsy Pork Stew (unbelievable with pork and fava beans and artichocken and saffron wine and stock broth);
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great reference
This book contains authentic recipes, pictures, with step by step instructions. Organization and presentation, a good edition to cookbook collection.
Published 1 month ago by Spaghetti Man
5.0 out of 5 stars
one of the best cook books i have
The New Spanish Table is an amazing tool for anyone who loves spanish cooking and the country itself. Read more
Published 3 months ago by susan mccormack
3.0 out of 5 stars
Binding
I can't speak to the quality of the recipes in this book (although they look good) because the last two copies I have received have broken their binding immediately and pages began... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ned
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful book!
This book is just beautiful and filled with lots of background and informative tips on capturing the Spanish table for all of us!
Published 4 months ago by Gail J Leonard
5.0 out of 5 stars
Grand
I've have never cooked Spanish food before. I've only eaten a little. I just made a tapas meal for my best friend using six recipes from this exceptional cook book. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Shannon Carreiro
5.0 out of 5 stars
Here it is!
Other reviews pretty much covered it, this book is def a must-purchase for this topic. Fun & easy to read, snippets non-food educational material, pleny of 'romance' sections, and... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ct
5.0 out of 5 stars
When I'm not cooking with it, it's on my bedside table.
I can't think of cookbook I've bought recently that I'm enjoying more. The recipes I've tried are all delicious: chorizo with potatoes (secret ingredient: dates, believe it or... Read more
Published 14 months ago by B. Ault
5.0 out of 5 stars
BUY THIS BOOK!
This cookbook is a must-have. Unlike other Spanish cookbooks (many which are lovely in their own right), this one is less traditional and more modern and eclectic. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Analizard
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great recipes
Wonderful recipes from Spain. I like the explanations of the different regions of Spain and how that relates to the recipes. Good tapas recipes.
Published 15 months ago by Paul
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent introduction to Spanish cooking
I must admit I've read much more than I've cooked from this cookbook. I tried the paella and a couple of other items and they came out very well. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Gappy
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