The Caribbean, Central & South American Cookbook: Tropical Cuisines Steeped In History: All The Ingredients And Techniques And 150 Sensational Step-By-Step Recipes

by Jenni Fleetwood, Marina Filippelli

Overview

From the mountains of Chile and the plains of Argentina to the tropical Caribbean islands, this book offers an overview of Caribbean, and Central and South American cuisine. Traditional recipes are brought to life alongside modern classics and a comprehensive reference section provides a fascinating insight into the history, culinary influences and traditions of the different regions. A detailed listing of key ingredients is also included, from staples such as corn, chillies and plantains to exotics such as chayotes and cassava. Over 150 recipes from street food and snacks to main courses, breads and drinks, include Jamaican Fish Curry, The Gaucho Barbecue, Rice and Peas, and Tapioca Pudding. Enjoy regional specialities such as Salt Fish and Ackee or Chilean Squid Casserole; try twists on dishes such as Rabbit in Coconut Milk or Colombian Chicken Hot-pot; and ring the changes with Cassava with a Citrus Salsa or Peruvian Salad. Over 700 photographs, with clear step-by-step instructions, help ensure perfect results, and there is nutritional information for every recipe.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781846814778
Publisher:	Anness Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	01/02/2019
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Jenni Fleetwood is the author of a number of cookbooks and is also an established food editor. She first visited Latin America in the 1970s and returned with an abiding love of the continent, its people and cuisine. Jenni has written and edited several books on Latin American cooking. Marina Filippelli is a Brazilian who has lived most of her life in Rome and London. After obtaining a diploma at the Leith's School of Food and Wine, she worked in a fashionable London restaurant before launching her career as a food writer and stylist. Her recipes have appeared in many magazines.