Books – Food – Central America
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Latin Chic by Carolina Buia and Isabel C. Gonzalez
Hostesses Carolina Buia and Isabel Gonzalez have been throwing parties with their signature Latin twists for years, in places like New York and Los Angeles, as well as Puerto Rico and Mexico. With gatherings from the intimate to full-blown and formal, Latin Chic gives inspiration to party hosts. Turn a pool party into a sexy tapas affair. Try Coconut Martinis, Guava Coolers and Virgin Mojitos. And for a truly unforgettable night, you can’t beat a Carnival-themed dance party, complete with Caipirinhas, Pisco Sours, Brazilian Moqueca and Passion Fruit Mousse. Includes dozens of tips on decorating, music and Latin traditions. Hundreds of full-color photographs capture the lush, vibrant spirit of the Latin world.
, 236 pp, $48.95. Buy
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Cuba Cocina by Joyce Lafray
The author of tropic cooking covers a wide spectrum of cuban cookery, including how to handle delicate fruits, roast a pig, grill fish, blend herbs and spices, and make frijoles negros, while presenting a richly varied selection of simple recipes for appetizers, salads, soups, stews, entr es, desserts, drinks, salsas, dips, and sauces.
Paperback, 272 pp, $23.95. Buy
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A Taste of Cuba by Beatriz Llamas
A selection of Cuban dishes, some old classics and new creations. A gastronomic tour illustrated with colourful drawings and full colour photographs
Hardback, 144 pp, $37.95. Buy
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Cook Cuban by Glen Lindgren
Offers an introduction to Cuban cooking based on the website of the authors, with detailed recipes for drinks, appetizers, salads, soups, main dishes, and desserts.
Hardback, 224 pp, $41.95. Buy
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Viva La Vida by Rafael Palomino
Spicy shrimp ceviche, smoky steak with mole, refreshing mint mojitos, creamy dulce de leche … nothing says fiesta like Viva la Vida. This eclectic and colorful cookbook collects 100 mouthwatering recipes from all points south-Cuba to Colombia and beyond. From fiery salsas and dips to intensely flavoured grilled meats to sinfully sweet desserts, Viva la Vida highlights simple yet special dishes guaranteed to liven up any fiesta latina. A source list and glossary offer readers a helpful hand in understanding and finding unusual ingredients. Stunning colour photographs showcase the irresistible dishes and exotic drinks that will be the focal point of any gathering. With Viva la Vida, the theme of every party is always “long live life.”
Paperback, 208 pp, $34.95. Buy
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Ceviche! by Guillermo Penot
Shares recipes for raw and cooked marinated fish and seafood dishes prepared in the Latin American style known as ceviche, along with appropriate side dishes, sauces, and beverages.
Hardback, 208 pp, $59.95. Buy
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Cooking the Central American Way: Culturally Authentic Foods Including Low-Fat and Vegetarian Recipes by Alison Behnke
TANTALISING RECIPES SEASONED WITH VIBRANT COLOUR PHOTOS AND EASY DIRECTIONS Liberally seasoned with vibrant colour photographs and easy, step-by-step directions, many of the recipes are low in fat and call for ingredients one may already have at home. Each volume include vegetarian recipes, complete menu suggestions and a cultural section highlighting the people and their country, holidays, festivals – and, of course, their food
, 72 pp, $40.95. Buy
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