Product Description

Argentine cuisine is one of the world's best-kept culinary secrets. The country's expansive landscape includes tropical jungles, vast grasslands with sheep and cattle, alpine lakes, and glacier-studded mountains. As a result, a great variety of foods are available-- game, lamb, an incredible assortment of fish and seafood, exotic fruits, and prime quality beef. This cookbook highlights recipes from Argentina's nine regions, including signature recipes from five-star chefs, the author, and other talented home chefs.

Inside are sophisticated culinary offerings like Pavita Relleno a la Criolla (Roast Turkey with Persimmon, Sausage, and Jalapeño Stuffing) and Gaspado de Cazador (Game Stew with Wild Rabbit, Partridges, Quail, and Gin), as well as home-style favorites like Gazpacho de Mesopotamia (Raw Vegetables in Chicken Broth and Fresh Lime Juice). The 190 recipes are all adapted for the North American kitchen, and a helpful section on ingredients and techniques ensures that even novice cooks will produce spectacular results. The author's introduction and commentaries throughout the book offer insight into Argentina's landscape, history, traditions, and culture. Complete with b/w photographs and illustrations.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #190606 in Books
• Published on: 2003-11
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 320 pages

About the Author
Shirley Lomax Brooks, a freelance writer and caterer, is married to a native of Buenos Aires. She has lived and traveled extensively in Argentina. She makes her home in Belmont, Northern California.

Customer Reviews

Argentine Food
We returned from our first trip to Argentina about a year ago. Argentina is great. The food was truly one of the best finds. The food is great - fresh and not spicy. Not what most people from the US would expect. This book came to our attention soon after our return and we bought right away. It is quite a good book. We recognized some of our favorite dishes. For us it was a great find!

Argentine Adventures
I'm a timid cook and hate to travel--but I bought this book. Go figure. I've tried several recipes and they've turned out great. Even though there are many recipes for meat dishes, if one doesn't eat meat, there is still a lot to choose from...side dishes, fruits, desserts. Good chicken and Fish dishes. Lots of very interesting information about the distinct regions of this land and about how their regional cuisine is influenced by indigenous and European traditions. Fascinating!

Argentina Cooks
I am so glad I chose to expand my culinary horizons via Argentina. It has been a delectable journey exploring a cuisine virtually unknown in the US. I also learned a great deal about Argentina itself. This is a wonderful cookbook for serious cooks--definitely not a coffee table decoration.