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As bewitching as an off-shore breeze, the recipes in this book plumb the mysteries of native dishes in accurate and easy-to-follow details that assure the success of every recipe. In her book, the author traces the development of traditional native cookery (cocina criolla) and reveals secrets of the essence of Puerto Rican cookery -- keymark to fabulous island delicacies. The book is divided into the following sections: Soups; Meats; Poultry; Fish and Shellfish; Eggs and Vegetables; Fritters and Croquettes; Pasta Dishes; Salads and Cold Dishes; Rice Dishes and Legumes; Cakes and Icings; Pies, Custards and Creams; Coconut Desserts; Preserves and Other Desserts; Ice Creams, Sherbets, Sandwiches and Beverages; Rum Drinks.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   All you'll ever need to cook perfect Puerto Rican dishes, 4 April 1999 By A Customer Carmen Aboy recopilates the best and most traditional recipes ever found in Puerto Rican kitchens. This book's been around for quite some time, with minor alterations in each yearly edition. Recipes are extremely simple and easy to follow, plus the ingredients are accesible in both, the latin and the US market. Besides, Carmen added a few tips for better cooking and for the table setting. This is a complete cookbook, with a great variety of dishes. I use it almost on a daily basis, and it has becomed a heirloom in my family. Your kitchen will improve to 5-star-restaurant levels!!!!!! Buen provecho!  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   Exceptional Puerto Rican Cookbook, 26 Jun 1998 By A Customer I have seen several Puerto Rican cookbooks, and my hat comes off for you, Ms. Carmen. The book is so detailed and self-explanatory, I believe that nobody can go wrong when trying one of your recipes. My grandmother died 12 years ago and with her went all the knowledge of authentic Puerto Rican cookery. By purchasing your book, now I am able to cook the things that she used to cook for me. Thank you so much for such a fine book.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   Tastes just like my moms' home cookin (but don't tell her)., 7 Dec 1997 By A Customer To sum it up my husband no longer complains about my home cooked meals anymore. Its tough living up to the cooking standards of both a Puerto Rican mother and mother-in-law but now they both want to borrow my cook book. My apron off to Carmen Aboy Valldejul!  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) › See all 4 customer reviews...		Most Recent Customer Reviews Comprehensive collection of Puerto Rican recipes in one book As a child I remember the many smells from my mother's kitchen as she made another simple but tasty dish. Arroz con gandules, frittas, bistec, and many more. Read more Published on 26 Jul 1997 Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 4 customer reviews...