Sunday, January 18, 2009

Cuba Cocina or Flavors of India

Cuba Cocina!: The Tantalizing World of Cuban Cooking-Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Author: Joyce Lafray

Traditional classico dishes to exciting nuevo Latin foods, ¡Cuba Cocina! is filled with recipes that incorporate the bold flavors of the Caribbean. You'll recognize favorites like ropa vieja, arroz con pollo, and seviche, and be enticed by the new tastes of dishes like Baby Back Ribs with Guava Sauce, Lobster and Stone Crab Creole, and Fresh Mango Coconut Cake. Don't forget to round out the meal with a tall, icy mojito!



Books about: Wrinkle Free Forever or Complete Kickboxing

Flavors of India: Authentic Indian Recipes

Author: Meena Pathak

The creative force behind Patak's, the world's most popular brand of Indian food, presents a stunningly illustrated collection of more than 100 authentic, simple-to-prepare recipes. With appealing enthusiasm and profound knowledge, Meena Pathak proves that Indian cooking needn't be time-consuming or require long lists of unusual ingredients. And her amazing dishes reveal that Indian cuisine has more to offer than the standard fare served up in so many restaurants. The recipes come from all over the subcontinent, and include Goan-style Fried Fish, Black Pepper Chicken, and Layered Lamb Biryani. Throughout, Meena recalls growing up in India and gives personal notes on the recipes.



Table of Contents:
Introduction6
India's culinary traditions8
My favorite ingredients12
My useful cooking tips18
My kitchen equipment24
The recipes
Appetizers, snacks, and soups26
Fish and shellfish46
Chicken, eggs, and meat56
Vegetable dishes78
Rice, bread, and accompaniments94
Desserts and drinks112
Menu suggestions122
Index124
Acknowledgments126
The Patak's story128

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