- Hardcover: 216 pages
- Publisher: Boxtree Ltd (Oct 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0752224921
- ISBN-13: 978-0752224923
- Product Dimensions: 28.6 x 22.4 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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- #17 in Books > Food & Drink > Food Writers > Robert Carrier
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Robert Carrier thinks Spanish food is going to be hot and he should know. After many years spent pursuing the ideal Mediterranean food around the shores of that sea in Taste of Morocco and Feasts of Provence, Carrier has turned his attention to Spain, home of the quintessential, original Arab-European fusion cooking. The fantastic energy of the Spanish, their newly-revived optimism and creativity, all suggest to him that Spain's moment is upon us. Great Dishes of Spain is the result. In true Carrier fashion it is a sumptuous production, comprising 150 delicious (and achievable) recipes, decorated with his own atmospheric photographs.
Carrier's alluring vision of Spanish food is of an ancient but living tradition, blending influences from the ancient Iberians, the Romans and the Moors with the modernising instincts of contemporary cooks. Thus, immemorial dishes such as the great soup- stew Cocido, a classically pure Paella and the celebrated "Hake with Clams in Green Sauce" (Merluza con Almejas en Salsa Verde) rub shoulders with such highly sophisticated re- interpretations of tradition as "Roast Lamb with Honey, Rosemary, Migas and Foie Gras" (Cordero Asado con Miel, Romero, Migas y Foie Gras) from the Albacar brothers' restaurant in Valencia. Tapas (including the perfect Tortilla), soups Gaspacho, of course),highly imaginative vegetable dishes and a stunning array of desserts complete an enthralling collection. The flavours are vivid, true and gutsy .An inspirational book and a real eye-opener. -- Robin Davidson
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Explores the foods of Spain, beginning with the influence of the Moors who brought a new cuisine to the country. This book includes over 200 recipes including: tapas; tortilla; gazpacho; paella and rice meals; bacalao and other fish; and chorizo and meat dishes.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Robert Carrier's enthusiasm for Spanish cookery is infectious and the book is liberally scattered with mouth watering photographs. Carrier clearly has a deep respect not only for traditional Spanish cuisine but also the new wave of chefs who combine traditional values with a modern approach such as Juan Mari Arzak the celebrated San Sebastian restaurater This book is a godsend to aficionados of Spanish cuisine given the paucity of English language cookery books currently available. The one drawback is that some of the recipes are somewhat inaccurate in places and a measure of experience is required to interpret the instructions correctly.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Le Chef du File
24 May 2004
Format:Hardcover
Anything Robert Carrier writes is brillant. Anyone who loves to cook loves his recipes. His tastes in food and wine are quite simply superb. He is at the Head of the Line.
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