DISCOVER the cuisine from this FASCINATING region through 75 AUTHENTIC recipes from renowned
expert MARIA JOSE SEVILLA. Cocina Vasca explores the cooking and traditions of Spain's most
EXCITING food destination. Home to some of the world's MOST CELEBRATED restaurants and chefs
with the city of SAN SEBASTIAN at its heart that proudly has 16 Michelin-starred restaurants.
Few cuisines have captured more imaginations than that of Spain but ask a Spaniard where to
find the best food in the country and the reply will most certainly be 'in the Basque Country'.
The culinary traditions of the region are among the most fascinating in the world and in
Cocina Vasca María José Sevilla take readers on an illuminating tour. Along the way she
introduces iconic ingredients unique cooking techniques and traditional dishes that have
inspired some of today's most celebrated chefs. An introduction to Basque cooking ranging
from bite-sized tapas known as pintxos to more substantial fish and meat plates as well as
delicious desserts including the legendary Basque Cheesecake. Illuminating essays that shine a
light on the most interesting aspects of historical food traditions as well as the modern
scene are set against a backdrop of the stunning images of the people and surrounding
landscape.
