Argentine cuisine is one of the world's best-kept culinary secrets. The country's expansive landscape includes tropical jungles, vast grasslands with sheep and cattle, alpine lakes, and glacier-studded mountains. As a result, a great variety of foods are available -- game, lamb, an incredible assortment of fish and seafood, exotic fruits, and prime quality beef. This cookbook highlights recipes from Argentina's nine regions, including signature recipes from five-star chefs, the author, and other talented home chefs. Includes 190 recipes adapted for the North American kitchen; a helpful section on ingredients and techniques; A chapter on Argentine wines; An introduction and commentaries throughout that offer insights into Argentina's landscape, history, traditions and culture.
- ISBN10 0781813336
- ISBN13 9780781813334
- Publish Date 15 May 2014
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S.
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 314
- Language English