Seven Fires: Grilling the Argentine Way

by Francis Mallmann, Peter Kaminsky (With)

Overview

James Beard Award Winner

A trailblazing chef reinvents the art of cooking over fire.

Gloriously inspired recipes push the boundaries of live-fired cuisine in this primal yet sophisticated cookbook introducing the incendiary dishes of South America's biggest culinary star. Chef Francis Mallmann—born in Patagonia and trained in France's top restaurants—abandoned the fussy fine dining scene for the more elemental experience of cooking with fire. But his fans followed, including the world's top food journalists and celebrities, such as Francis Ford Coppola, Madonna, and Ralph Lauren, traveling to Argentina and Uruguay to experience the dashing chef's astonishing—and delicious—wood-fired feats.

The seven fires of the title refer to a series of grilling techniques that have been singularly adapted for the home cook. So you can cook Signature Mallmann dishes—like Whole Boneless Ribeye with Chimichuri; Salt-Crusted Striped Bass; Whole Roasted Andean Pumpkin with Mint and Goat Cheese Salad; and desserts such as Dulce de Leche Pancakes—indoors or out in any season. Evocative photographs showcase both the recipes and the exquisite beauty of Mallmann's home turf in Patagonia, Buenos Aires, and rural Uruguay. Seven Fires is a must for any griller ready to explore food's next frontier.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781579653545
Publisher:	Artisan
Publication date:	06/02/2009
Pages:	278
Sales rank:	138,595
Product dimensions:	8.90(w) x 10.00(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Francis Mallmann, author of Seven Fires and Mallmann on Fire, is the reigning star of food television in the Spanish-speaking world, and the most famous and popular chef in South America. His restaurants include Siete Fuegos at the Vines Resort & Spa in Argentina’s wine country; Patagonia Sur in Buenos Aires; El Garzón in Uruguay; 1884 Restaurante in Mendoza, Argentina (named one of Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants); and Los Fuegos in Miami. USA Today and the Times (London) have named his restaurants among the top 10 places to eat in the world. Most recently, Mallmann was the subject of the Netflix documentary series Chef’s Table.

Peter Kaminsky is the author and coauthor of many books, including Pig Perfect, Culinary Intelligence, and Green Fire, Seven Fires, and Mallmann on Fire (with Francis Mallmann). He is a longtime contributor to Food & Wine and a former columnist for the New York Times and New York magazine. He was managing editor of National Lampoon. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Table of Contents

Contents:
A Son of the Andes by Peter Kaminsky
Baptized by Fire
My Argentina
The Ways of Fires
Parrilla: Barbecue
Chapa: Cast-Iron Griddle or Skillet
Infiernillo: Little Hell
Horno de Barro: Clay Oven
Rescoldo: Embers and Ashes
Asador: The Iron Cross
Caldero: Cauldron
Appetizers
Beef
Lamb, Pork & Chicken
Fish & Shellfish
Vegetables
Light Meals & Salads
Desserts
Breads
Basics
Sources
Acknowledgements
Index

Editorial Reviews

This captivating book about cooking over wood is as straightforward as it is appealing.”
—New York Times
 
“Glorious . . . You could amuse yourself all summer long exploring Mallmann's methods. His cooking is utterly unpretentious.”
—Fine Cooking
 
“Mallmann cooks with the elegant purity achieved only after attaining a mastery of complicated food. I craved Mallmann’s burnt flavors, from caramelized oranges with rosemary to flattened sweet potatoes charred in butter.  Bobby Flay, be very afraid.”
—New York Times Book Review
 
“Seven Fires is, in its essence, a love letter to Argentina's obsession with fire and food.”
—Epicurious

"[Mallmann] reconnects us to the primal simplicity and visceral pleasure of cooking over a fire."
—New York Times

"Argentinean chef Francis Mallmann presents a gorgeous volume detailing seven approaches to grilling.  What will keep cooks coming back, however, are rustic dishes like burnt tomatoes with fennel and mustard vinaigrette; pork chops with honey gremolata; and boneless ribeye with chimichurri.  Augmented with plenty of smoky photos, the only thing readers will lack is the smell of charcoal."
—Publishers Weekly starred review

From the Publisher

"Mallmann cooks with the elegant purity achieved only after attaining a mastery of complicated food. I craved Mallmann’s burnt flavors, from caramelized oranges with rosemary to flattened sweet potatoes charred in butter. Bobby Flay, be very afraid." —Christine Muhlke

Epicurious.com

"Glorious...You could amuse yourself all summer long exploring Mallmann's methods. His cooking is utterly unpretentious."
-Fine Cooking

The New York Times Book Review

"Most of what's in this captivating book about cooking over wood is as straightforward as it is appealing."
-The New York Times

The New York Times

"Glorious...You could amuse yourself all summer long exploring Mallmann's methods. His cooking is utterly unpretentious."
-Fine Cooking

Fine Cooking Editors

Mallmann is a well-known South American chef who, born in Patagonia, grew up in the Andes. The simplicity of the food—cooked over wood-burning fires—is striking. Over and over, I found myself thinking, "Gee, I can make that!" Sure, the locations are breathtaking and this guy Mallmann is clearly über-rich and stylish, but, that being said, the food reaches out of his spectacular photographs and grabs one with the raw power of authenticity and hearty appeal. No tricks here, no silly ingredients, no nonsense. I heartily recommend this book for anyone tired of the same-old backyard barbecue.
— Founder and Editor, America's Test Kitchen

Christopher Kimball

"Glorious...You could amuse yourself all summer long exploring Mallmann's methods. His cooking is utterly unpretentious."
-Fine Cooking

Fine Cooking