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.
