- Hardcover: 176 pages
- Publisher: Kyle Cathie; new edition edition (2 Sep 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1856268063
- ISBN-13: 978-1856268066
- Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 20.8 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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'Tapas' is a tempting collection of classic and modern dishes that marry fresh, Mediterranean ingredients in a straightforward way. Savour the combination of tuna steak with chicory and spinach and a hint of garlic-infused olive oil; learn how to make proper meatballs with a spicy tomato sauce, or get your veg fix with asparagus and artichoke hearts pan-fried with peas, mint and coriander. With an equal measure of meat, fish and vegetable dishes you will be spoilt for choice of recipes to enjoy with friends and family.
About the Author
Carlos Horrilla owns El Parador in Camden, a family-run restaurant that has been serving simple tapas for 20 years. Its success is founded on the large community of customers who come back time and time again, including the likes of Charles Campion, Fay Maschler and Robert Elms.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
I've actually eaten at El Parador restuarant on more than one occasion so I knew when I bought this book the type of food I was in for. Eating tapas is an extremely social way to dine - everyone gets a bit of everything and everyone shares. And cooking tapas is not actually as difficult as one might think. I thoroughly recommend this cook book for people looking to broaden their cooking and dining horizons without having to spend hours on end in the kitchen.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
It's always nicer to find a recipe collection with a distinctive style. I'm just reviewing the 41 savoury and 6 sweet vegetarian options. I was getting a bit fed up of pedestrian tapas collections written by gringas.
This has a more authentic and contemporary feel to the dishes-(tightened up by the fact that is a restaurant recipe book)- mostly a few choice ingredients simply cooked- usually by pan frying them together. So far the dishes have been either phenomenal or at worst, agreeable- no disasters. So I've tried delicious oyster mushrooms dressed in herbs, garlic and sesame seeds, spinach and cheese parcels, a couple of minimalistic paellas, panfried asparagus with artichoke and peas. Each recipe also works well enough as a full meal for 2. It's very fresh, not overly cheesy, and fairly simple (although I did have to boil, oven roast and panfry the same beetroot for one recipe). So far I have picked up the tip that quartered onions need to be oven roasted for 10 minutes less than other veg- useful! The desserts (not yet sampled) are family recipes for fruity, nutty comforting staples like lemon cake and orange flan.
This has a more authentic and contemporary feel to the dishes-(tightened up by the fact that is a restaurant recipe book)- mostly a few choice ingredients simply cooked- usually by pan frying them together. So far the dishes have been either phenomenal or at worst, agreeable- no disasters. So I've tried delicious oyster mushrooms dressed in herbs, garlic and sesame seeds, spinach and cheese parcels, a couple of minimalistic paellas, panfried asparagus with artichoke and peas. Each recipe also works well enough as a full meal for 2. It's very fresh, not overly cheesy, and fairly simple (although I did have to boil, oven roast and panfry the same beetroot for one recipe). So far I have picked up the tip that quartered onions need to be oven roasted for 10 minutes less than other veg- useful! The desserts (not yet sampled) are family recipes for fruity, nutty comforting staples like lemon cake and orange flan.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
This recipe book is great. It's nice and clear with really appetising images inside. I used this book to cook a tapas feast for 7 (with help!) and whilst some of the recipes are a little complex and marinating means planning well in advance, this book talks you through every step clearly and suffice to say the results were amazing!! I highly recommend this book if you want to try cooking your own tapas.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Simple & delicious
I rented this book initially from my local library and was so impressed I went & bought it. Super simple recipes which are high on flavour and low on complexity. Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2009 by J. HAMMOND
Excellent recipes
Fab recipes for veggies and non-veggies. Have been going to El Parador since it opened and never been disappointed with a meal. Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2009 by P. Stephens
Tapas
What fantastic recipes! I have been eating at El Parador for 19 years. You cannot beat eating the food at the restaurant, but it's great to be able to re-create my favourite... Read more
Published on 3 April 2009 by Ray from Radar
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