| A Taste of Puerto Rico: Traditional and New Dishes from the Puerto Rican Community: A Cookbook Contributor(s): Ortiz, Yvonne (Author) |
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ISBN: 0452275482 ISBN-13: 9780452275485 Publisher: Plume Books OUR PRICE: $16.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 1997 Annotation: Encompassing the history, the heritage, and the future of Puerto Rican cuisine, Ortiz traces the influence of native Taino culture, Spanish conquerors, African slaves, and American merchants. Dispelling the myth that Puerto Rican cooking begins and ends with rice and beans, she presents over 200 recipes that reflect the culinary diversity of the island itself. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Cooking | Regional & Ethnic - Caribbean & West Indian - Cooking | Regional & Ethnic - Spanish - Cooking | Methods - Gourmet |
| Dewey: 641.597 |
| LCCN: 93046165 |
| Physical Information: 0.79" H x 6.08" W x 9.08" (0.70 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Hispanic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Foodies and lovers of Carribbean cooking will be inspired by the authentic Puerto Rican recipes in Yvonne's Ortiz's essential cookbook, A Taste of Puerto Rico. Yellow rice, papayas, guavas, pina coladas, adobo, cilantro, and recaito--color, spirit, and sun-splashed flavor identify the national cuisine of Puerto Rico. A Taste of Puerto Rico is the first major cookbook in years to celebrate the vibrant foods of Puerto Rico, from hearty classics to today's new, light creations. Culinary professional Yvonne Ortiz captures the very best of island cooking in 200 recipes for every course. Adapted for the modern kitchen but completely authentic, these wonderful dishes, bursting with tropical tastes, bring a rich and diverse culinary heritage to your table. |