Collects 190 recipes for Argentine foods, grouped in nine regions, and includes a look at ingredients and techniques, comments on the country's landscape, history, traditions, and culture, and discussion of Argentine wines.
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. -- amazon.com
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