Food and Cooking of Portugal: Classic Traditions, Fresh Ingredients and Authenti

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Food and Cooking of Portugal by Miguel Castro E. Silva, Miguel Castro Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Explore the rich, varied and historic cuisine of Portugal in this sumptuous cookbook by a world-renowned Portuguese chef and restaurateur. Publisher Description Portugal?s culinary traditions and favourite recipes change with the landscape, from the north to the south of the country and from the sea border to the rugged, mountainous interior. The historic diet is based around wholesome, robust meals for farming labourers and fishermen: it draws on fresh, local ingredients from the regions and receives strong influences from the Mediterranean, the mountains and from the extensive Atlantic coastline. The opening of the book provides an enlightening overview of the history, influences and essential ingredients of the cuisine, its colourful heritage and the main aspects and signature points of Portuguese cooking today. Chapters follow on Starters & Side Dishes, Soups, Fish & Shellfish, Meat & Fowl, and Desserts & Sweets. The recipe chapters contain a selection of over 60 delicious dishes that reflect and represent the varied flavours of Portugal and feature ingredients such as leafy greens, garlic, sheeps? milk cheese, pork sausages, spider crab, wild mushrooms, chestnuts and almonds. For each recipe there are step by step instructions, cook's tips, and a glorious finished picture so the cook will know exactly what they are a

• Publisher: Anness Publishing
• Year: 2008
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9781903141434
• Condition: Fine

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