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The Foods and Wines of Spain Hardcover – October 12, 1982

by Penelope Casas (Author), Oscar Ochoa (Illustrator)

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This classic cookbook brings more than 400 of the traditional foods of Spain—with their extraordinary range of flavors—into the home kitchen. To search out the finest Spanish recipes, Penelope Casas traveled over 25,000 miles, crisscrossing the country. Region by region, she found local cooks and discovered their secrets, often putting to paper recipes that had never before been set down. In The Foods and Wines of Spain, she brings us savory meat and fish pies from the Celtic lands of Galicia; a legendary bean dish from the coastal mountains of Asturias; the renowned romesco sauce of ground almonds and dried sweet peppers from Cataluña; paellas from the rice paddies of Valencia; simple but exquisite fish dishes from Andalucía; breads from the wheat fields of Castilla; honey-drenched pastries from Extremadura; and much more.

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“Casas’s seminal The Foods and Wines of Spain features traditional dishes from even the most obscure Spanish villages and restaurants.” —Food & Wine

“[The Foods and Wines of Spain] introduced many Americans to the cuisine that is only now getting its due.” —Los Angeles Times

“For decades the only act in town if you wanted to know about authentic Spanish food.” —Huffington Post

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400 superb recipes--a delicious gathering of the traditional cooking of Spain with new ways of using exotic seasonings and unusual combinations, plus a comprehensive survey of Spain's excellent wines and sherries.

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Product Details

Hardcover: 480 pages
Publisher: Knopf; 1 edition (October 12, 1982)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0394513487
ISBN-13: 978-0394513485
Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 1.2 x 9.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #150,998 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #44 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Regional & International > European > Spanish
- #161 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Beverages & Wine > Wine & Spirits > Wine
- #232 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Beverages & Wine > Homebrewing, Distilling & Wine Making

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The best Spanish cook book you will ever find

ByDavidon October 3, 2001

Format: Hardcover

Penelope Casas can be considered the guru of Spanish cooking, as she is a true expert on this nation's cuisine. I have lived in Spain and have traveled extensively throughout the country and I know the land and cuisine intimately. The Foods and Wines of Spain is a true classic and no one wishing to prepare authentic Spanish dishes will want to be without it. Casas has written much more than a book of recipes--she gives a lot of cultural information behind the recipes that is not only informative but highly interesting. You quickly discover how incredibly diverse Spanish food is, and how numerous cultures have contributed to Spanish cuisine. You soon discover that it is hard to define "Spanish" food, as it varies from region to region. There is a significant Arab influence found in dishes from Andalucía in the south, while the dishes of the north are compeletely different. Meanwhile, rice (introduced by the Arabs) dishes predominate in the the eastern part of the country. I have made many of the recipes in this book, all with excellent results--this is the real deal if you want to recreate the dishes you relished in Spain. I highly recommend the paellas, the tortilla española, the garlic soup, and the tuna turnovers (empanadillas). These and many other recipes make this a cookbook that you will return to again and again. I highly recommend this book to all fans of authentic Spanish cuisine as well as those interested in discovering this diverse cuisine. Most of the recipes are made with common, easy to find ingredients, are easy to make, and are well liked by a large number of people--my family and friends (most of whom are not Spanish) always look forward to my Spanish lunches and dinners with great enthusiasm! Finally, my Spanish friends think they're back in Spain whenever I make them recipes from Casas' incredible book. If you love Spanish cooking or you are interested in Spanish cooking, do not hesitate to purchase the Foods and Wines of Spain--a finer Spanish cookbook has not been written.

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A Spanish classic, by fermed

ByFernando Melendezon May 18, 2000

Format: Hardcover

In 1982 Penelope Casas published the finest book of Spanish cookery ever. It is now in its 11th printing. Although she has written other books on the cuisines of Spain, "The Foods and Wines of Spain" has biblical standing among cooks. For her culinary expertise she has been honored by the government of Spain, but more importantly, she had built a following of gastronomes of all stripes who swear by her recipes. Their authenticity is never in question: she is an indefatigable researcher who goes back to the kitchen and discusses things with the local artists and then includes those recipes and techniques in her book. If a few of the dishes don't taste exactly as they did in Spain it is because not all the ingredients are available here. Still, Ms. Casas gives advice about reasonable substitutes, and now that serrano ham and some chorizos are allowed to be imported, such substitutions can be kept to a minimum.
The book contains not one but two recipes for garlic soup, simple to make by even beginning cooks, and highly addictive. The "arroz a banda" described is one of the more subtle and satisfying of the rice dishes; and of course there is the paella (about which Ms. Casas has written a separate book). In this volume its recipe appears a bit intimidating, but it is essentially easy to prepare if one does not think too much about it beforehand.
For those cooks who need exact formulas and pharmacy-like precision in their ingredients, this book will please them. For those who are relativists with active imaginations, the book will also satisfy by pointing them in the right direction: pork chops with prunes, duck with olives in sherry sauce, baked porgy and peppers with brandy, chicken with figs. Yum.

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This is the most authentic Spanish cookbook available.

ByA customeron October 27, 1998

Format: Hardcover

Out of the many Spanish cookbooks that I own, Foods and Wines of Spain is by far the most authentic and informative. I lived in Spain for several years, and I know the country and its cusine very well. In Penelope Casa's book you will find authentic recipes from all of Spain's diverse regions. If you want to be transported instantly to real Spanish food, this is book to own. The recipes are easy to follow and generally require common, everyday ingredients found in most kitchens. I have made many of the recipes, all with great success, and as a result, I have converted many of my friends and family to the exciting world of Spanish cooking. More than just a cook book, the author writes of the culinary history of Spain, making this a truly interesting book.

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Exhaustive research and recipes that work

ByA customeron December 22, 2000

Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase

The great virtue of this book is its down-to-earth simplicity; you probably have the ingredients in your fridge and cupboards right now to make 60-70% of the recipes. What a relief, after putting up with the needs of many of today's slick cookbooks, e.g., flipping through a recent "simple" cookbook of a star chef in NYC, I discover I need 3 vanilla beans, fresh chervil, and grapeseed oil. Huh? Who the heck has the time to track this stuff down, let alone use it again in the next 3 years?
Ms. Casas has obviously been very careful to anticipate such problems; everything seems to have been tried over and over with the average US kitchen in mind. And amazingly, the dishes still turn out exotic and "Spanish." I have no ability to vouch for authenticity, but who cares; the bottom line is that these recipes work and are absolutely delicious.
I also appreciate the suggested accompanying vegetables and wine. Two favorite main courses: Rice and Chicken, Chicken with Pine Nuts.
In addition to the above virtues, Ms. Casas gives a straight-forward history for each of the recipes, giving context and conveying a keen intelligence and quiet passion that leave the reader wanting to try every single one of these dishes. The research is complete and stunning. There is no hype or filler. This book is a keeper.

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For housewives ONLY

Meant for housewives, not chefs... not creative at all. Same recipe repeated in fidh, meat. Vegetarian sections. Very poor.

Published 24 days ago by Amazon Customer

Three Stars

not as current as hoped. no timeless suggestions.

Published 3 months ago by commander jay

Another Casas Win

Casas is just fantastic in her collection of recipes and vibrant descriptions. A real pleasure to read and use!

Published 7 months ago by Hannah Reinhard

Best Spanish cookbook ever! Absolutely delicious!

This book is fantastic! I was disappointed at first because there are no photos. After trying the recipes, photos schmotos!Read more

Published 8 months ago by Jennifer Guerrero

Still the Single Best Cookbook Covering Spain.

I love all of Penelope Casas' books on Spanish cooking and this one is the place to start.

Published 1 year ago by Billy B

The recipe in this book taste just like hers. Now my son want to start cooking ...

I have the cook book for for many years. This was a gift for my son. My grandparent were born in Spain. The recipe in this book taste just like hers.Read more

Published 1 year ago by Amazon Customer

Five Stars

My wife loves it.

Published 1 year ago by David Lauer

In the end I create a twelve course meal for us to enjoy throughout the evening

I purchased this book over twenty years ago and its still one of my favorites with a special place in my kitchen.Read more

Published 1 year ago by Brian K. Seitz

Very helpful

Overall, I'm happy with this cookbook. The recipes tend to be on the mild or safe side. That problem is easy to resolve if you know how to cook and have an idea of how the recipe...Read more

Published 1 year ago by icp-pinoy

Five Stars

as described

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