A Taste of Latin America by Patricia Cartin - ISBN: 9781623545215
Hardcover

A Taste of Latin America

Culinary Traditions and Classic Recipes from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia,Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico & Venezuela

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  • Hardcover

    176 pages

  • Release Date

    15 October 2017

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Summary

A mouthwatering overview of culinary culture from Central America to the Caribbean to the far reaches of South America.Latin American food is steeped in history and tradition. From Peru’s spicy and citrusy ceviche to hearty Colombian beef, pork, and seafood stews to Argentina’s silky, sweet dulce le leche desserts, cooks of all skill levels are invited to discover what make this region’s cuisine incomparable. Complete with four-color photographs, expertly crafted recipes and additional insigh…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781623545215
ISBN-10:1623545218
Author:Patricia Cartin
Publisher:Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
Imprint:Imagine Publishing, Inc
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:176
Release Date:15 October 2017
Weight:896g
Dimensions:262mm x 214mm x 20mm
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Critics Review

Cartin’s second cookbook (Dessert Party, 2014) provides over 7 dishes, which sure to be both familiar and not, that home chefs can readily master. Mostly designated as either easy or intermediate in difficulty, the recipes also offer clear instructions, good color photographs, and serving or technique tips, such as the best methods for heating tortillas. One-page introductions for each of the 10 represented countries’ cuisines identify prevalent culinary themes—chocolate and avocado in Mexico; a Germanic influence in Chile; and corn, squash, and potatoes in Costa Rica—and provide important differentiations in beginning to understand gastronomic customs. Old and soon-to-be favorites nestle comfortably: huevos rancheros and crab stew, bollo picante vegetarian (steamed spicy vegetarian cornmeal roll) and alfajores. Home cooks will find a good avenue to segue into acknowledged experts of specific cuisines, like Rick Bayless for Mexican. Metric conversions and yields for common ingredients are included.
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About The Author

Patricia Cartin

Patricia Cartin knows of which she cooks. A native Costa Rican, she immigrated to the United States in 2007, experiencing the flavors of the South, Southwest, and New England before settling in New York, where she attended the International Culinary Center. She now shares these cooking and baking techniques with her own students and teaches workshops including ‘Tapas from Spain’, ‘Costa Rican Food at Home’, ‘Just Finger Food’, ‘Latin American Food’ and ‘Amazing Cakes’. Patricia has cooked for the President of Costa Rica at University receptions, and caters for the Permanent Mission of Costa Rica to the United Nations. She travels extensively, visiting and tasting with family members living throughout Latin America. These experiences allowed Patricia to hone her knowledge of the unique ingredients and flavors found in each Latin American nation. Patricia currently resides in King’s Point, New York, with her husband and favorite food taster, Juan Jose Leon. A Taste of Latin America is her second cookbook.

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