Quick and Easy Tapas by Silvana Franco

Quick and Easy Tapas by Silvana Franco

Tapas are an integral part of the Spanish lifestyle - served in bars and cafes the length and breadth of the country. The tradition of serving tapas had a very practical beginning: the local sherry was served in a glass with a lid, or tapa, of bread or sometimes ham - apparently to keep the flies out! Nowadays, tapas range from a simple snack of fried almonds or olives to delicious savoury dishes. Whatever the ingredients, tapas are less a serious meal than an excuse to sit out in the sunshine, meet friends and talk endlessly Although tapas are traditionally eaten in bars and cafes, this comprehensive collection has been put together with the home cook in mind. The book opens with a selection of cold tapas that includes savoury snacks such as Salted Almonds, and Sweet and Salty Beetroot Crisps. Next come two chapters of sensational seafood and fish dishes, including the famous calamari, or fried squid. Meat and poultry recipes follow with delicious titbits such as Spicy Meatballs, and Skewered Lamb with Red Onion Salsa. The final chapter has the pick of vegetable and vegetarian delights and includes Tomato and Garlic Bread, and Classic Potato Tortilla. There's an informative introduction about tapas, a comprehensive glossary of Spanish terms, as well as detailed information on authentic ingredients and preparation techniques. Every recipe has been tested, each finished dish is photographed in colour, and there are step-by-step photographs of all the important stages so you can cook with confidence. Then, sit back, pour out the drinks, and sample the delights of Tapas - Spanish-style.

Silvana Franco is a young food writer based in London. The essence of Silvana's cookery is simplicity; her repertoire, which encompasses many Mediterranean classics, is based around colourful and flavoursome ingredients. Silvana is currently senior food writer on top-selling magazine BBC Good Food. She has written many other cookbooks including The Hi Lo Cookbook: 60 High Energy Low Fat Recipes (BBC Books); Natural Born Fillers (Cassell Illustrated); Pizza (Ryland, Peters & Small); and Family Food (Quadrille Publishing).

SKU	GOR004107502
ISBN 13	9781844764327
ISBN 10	184476432X
Title	Quick and Easy Tapas
Author	Silvana Franco
Condition	Good
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Anness Publishing
Year published	2007-01-15
Number of pages	96
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