The bestselling book on traditional and authentic Spanish home cooking with 1 080
easy-to-follow recipes Spanish cooks have trusted and relied on this traditional
home-cooking companion ever since it was first published over 40 years ago with millions of
copies sold to date. True to its original title ( 1080 recetas de cocina ) it contains a
comprehensive collection of 1 080 authentic Spanish recipes covering everything from tortilla
to bacalao. In addition to its simple easy-to-follow recipes there are also menu plans
cooking tips and a glossary and the book is fully illustrated throughout with specially
commissioned photographs and over 500 illustrations by the famous Spanish graphic designer and
illustrator Javier Mariscal. This best-selling classic is a friendly and approachable book for
all home cooks and covers every Spanish dish you could wish to make. |The bestselling book on
traditional and authentic Spanish home cooking with 1 080 easy-to-follow recipes| "This is
an historic book for those who like to feed the soul as well as the stomach."- Ferran Adria
Guardian "Would cheer up any kitchen."- Sunday Times "The best Spanish cookbook...
ever! ...Truly comprehensive with clear explanations to help non-natives cook. "- Observer
Food Monthly "This bible of Spanish cookery is a real classic."- Gordon Ramsey
Delicious "I learned to cook with this."- Omar Allibhoy founder of the Tapas Revolution
chain Shortlist "An essential and timeless classic."- Oliva Tessen | With a
career in food writing spanning 50 years Simone Ortega was the foremost authority on
traditional Spanish cooking and contributed articles and recipes to countless newspapers and
magazines. Inés Ortega has written many cookbooks and she collaborated with her mother
on this book the first translation into English of her mother's classic home-cooking
companion. Ferran Adrià won three Michelin stars for his acclaimed restaurant elBulli.
Since its closure in 2011 he has been lecturing globally and developing the elBullifoundation
a culinary academy and think tank on the site of the former restaurant. Javier Mariscal
is one of the most highly respected illustrators and designers working today. His work covers a
multitude of disciplines from graphic and industrial design to furniture interiors animation
and multi-media projects.
