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• by:
• Fleetwood, Jenni and Filippelli, Marina

This vibrant and inspiring guide to South American cuisine celebrates the abundance of rich and exotic tastes that reflect the diversity of the landscapes, climates and cultures within the continent. It introduces ingredients, techniques and recipes from the traditional cuisines of Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Mexico, Colombia and Venezuela. The recipes cover every kind of local food style, including street snacks, salsas, seafood, meat, poultry and desserts.

The book begins with a description of the history of the region and the cultural influences from Spanish, Portuguese, Indian and African settlers that have combined to produce such fabulous cuisines. Then a wealth of authentic ingredients are described, along with detailed information on their origin and methods of preparation in the different countries.

At the heart of the book are over 70 fabulous recipes, originating from every corner of South America. Mexican cooking introduces the flavors of rich salsas with chocolate, as well as exciting tortilla surprises. Colombian poultry dishes use the complementary flavors of pineapple and coconut, and Argentinian recipes combine home-grown beef and lamb with fresh barbecue salsas.

Over 400 stunning photographs capture the bold and exotic dishes and illustrate every recipe with step-by-step pictures to guide the reader through any new or unusual techniques. This is the only guide the adventurous cook will need to the foods of this remarkable region.