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'1080 Recipes is a timeless book. When you read it, you suddenly realize the glories of the food in front of you... Ours is a splendid cuisine born out of the pleasure of eating.'
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33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book after reading a review in one of the Sunday papers. It is a gem. It presents the authentic face of modern Spanish cooking and it's influences, as well as a comprehensive selection of older classics. In addition, in this English edition, it takes time to explain terms and techniques that you might not be familiar with.
It makes a great present in that not only is it beautifully written, but also features some great illustrations.
Above all, it contains recipes that are "do - able". Think not of Roux/Ramsey/Blanc, but more Delia Smith and above all Nigel Slater.
Overall, a superb introduction to Spanish cooking presented in a stylish way, which I cannot find fault with.
It makes a great present in that not only is it beautifully written, but also features some great illustrations.
Above all, it contains recipes that are "do - able". Think not of Roux/Ramsey/Blanc, but more Delia Smith and above all Nigel Slater.
Overall, a superb introduction to Spanish cooking presented in a stylish way, which I cannot find fault with.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Make room! What first impressed me about this book is the sheer number of recipes packed into this tome. Unlike the offerings from the celebrity chefs, half the book is not wasted upon 'lifestyle photography' with the chef licking their fingers or staging a dinner party. Instead, the recipes come thick and fast - 72 tapas in the first 50 pages alone - with straightforward instructions, simple ingredients and only the occasional illustration.
My first quibble with the book is that many of the recipes seem bland, with few suggestions for extra seasoning. The mustard and cream was delicious with chicken and rice, but only after I used three times the mustard and added turmeric and chili powder.
Most recipes serve six which is perfect for large gatherings, so this will help me with many dinner parties to come. Otherwise ingredients and cooking times need reduced if just for a couple diners. However, your presentation skills will be tested because the simplicity of the recipes mean they often lack plate appeal, judging by many of the photos.
Also, there are times that complex procedures aren't fully explained or when special implements are not described adequately. Want to make churros? Essentially all the book says is that you'll need a churrera - something to look out for on my next trip to Spain, I suppose?
Like the British, I am sure the Spanish love foreign flavours, but I wasn't sure why space was spent on things like chicken curry, tiramisu and vichyssoise.
Finally, not all the recipes are unique. Sometimes one basic recipe is 'spun off' with up to 5 or 6 variations. Still, ninety dozen recipes (about 3 different meals every day for a year) is enough to keep any chef busy in the kitchen, so it may be awhile before I get around to Phaidon's Italian companion, The Silver Spoon!
My first quibble with the book is that many of the recipes seem bland, with few suggestions for extra seasoning. The mustard and cream was delicious with chicken and rice, but only after I used three times the mustard and added turmeric and chili powder.
Most recipes serve six which is perfect for large gatherings, so this will help me with many dinner parties to come. Otherwise ingredients and cooking times need reduced if just for a couple diners. However, your presentation skills will be tested because the simplicity of the recipes mean they often lack plate appeal, judging by many of the photos.
Also, there are times that complex procedures aren't fully explained or when special implements are not described adequately. Want to make churros? Essentially all the book says is that you'll need a churrera - something to look out for on my next trip to Spain, I suppose?
Like the British, I am sure the Spanish love foreign flavours, but I wasn't sure why space was spent on things like chicken curry, tiramisu and vichyssoise.
Finally, not all the recipes are unique. Sometimes one basic recipe is 'spun off' with up to 5 or 6 variations. Still, ninety dozen recipes (about 3 different meals every day for a year) is enough to keep any chef busy in the kitchen, so it may be awhile before I get around to Phaidon's Italian companion, The Silver Spoon!
43 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I had heard about 1080 Recipes from Spanish friends, who claim that this book is the most reliable guide to cooking Spanish food. My language skills are OK, but not up to following recipes, so it's great to have the book in English. It's a substantial volume, with lots of colourful illustrations and it's going to take me a while to work through all the recipes. As you might expect there are a lot of seafood recipes - almost 150, but I was pleasantly surprised to find 136 pages on Vegetables and Mushrooms, which will help me to do more interesting things with the contents of the weekly veg box. It would make a great Christmas present - it's more interesting than the Nigella/Jamie books! I have to give it five stars, as it's such good value for such a beautiful, and useful, book.
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Bland food
I just don't get this book. Like others, I bought it on the basis of the 5 star recommendations, and was terribly disappointed. Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. Bligh
Great book
I love Spanish cuisine and this is an easy book to read and follow the instructions. On the down side I would of liked some more Andulucian recipes like Carne en salsa, Pochero and... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Woodpecked
1080 recipes
Just received this book but very disapointed, I wanted a book with authentic spanish recipes, this book is just recipes of When I read the reviews I was so looking forward to... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Deb,
Daunting
Received this as a gift and not me. no being a seasoned cook myself AT ALL, find this a tad daunting. Read more
Published 12 months ago by T. Jacobs
1080 recipes
This book is a colourful mesh of wonderful recipies for all cooks (beginners to experts), with nutricional information provided about some of the main ingredients, useful tips on... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Ana Da Silva
Very good, but not quite perfect
Phaidon seem to have come from no where (in my humble opinion) to become one of my favourite publishers of cook books.
I had high hopes of 1080 having read reviews. Read more
I had high hopes of 1080 having read reviews. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Doug
Great book
When I grew up my mother had this book at home, it brings me very good memories.Great cooking book, I love this particular edition. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Travatar
1080 Recipes
This book was recommended to me by a Spanish friend and I was not disappointed, delivery time was reasonable and the item was as described
Published on 3 May 2010 by Mr. T. J. Davies
The bible of Spanish dishes now in English
I'm Spanish and bought this book for one of my German friends... I only can say that this is the book my mother learnt how to cook with and then she passed at me (the Spanish... Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2010 by Paula Gonzalez Muñoz
excellent
I bought this book as a present for my son and his partner when they moved into their new apartment. Their feedback (pardon the pun) has been very favourable indeed. Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2010 by E. Isted
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