paella recipe book

Sevilla-Style Paella

Sevilla-Style Paella

Sevilla-Style Paella excerpted from Cocina de Andalucia: Spanish recipes from the land of a thousand landscapes by María José Sevilla. Photography by Nassima Rothacker.

Cocina de Andalucia: Spanish recipes from the land of a thousand landscapes by María José Sevilla

Discover the cuisine from this fascinating region in Southern Spain through 75 authentic recipes.

Celebrating popular food and ingredients from the area, such as Iberico hams from Huelva, olive oils from Cordoba or Jaen, olives from Seville or sherry vinegar, sea salt and tiger prawns in Cadiz. 

This selection of truly authentic recipes have been developed by Maria Jose Sevilla during time spent in her house in Aracena near Seville.

Prepare mouthwatering tapas such as Chorocitos in Oloroso Sherry, Fried Aubergines with Molasses and Gambas al Ajillo. Continue with Gazpacho Andaluz, Artichoke Flowers with Iberico Ham and Monkfish and Shellfish Salad, and Pinchitos Morunos, Oxtail or Sevilla-Style Paella. Finish with Soft Nougat Ice Cream, Classic Torrijas and Alfajores for those with a sweet tooth.

Each recipe is accompanied by short histories relating to the character of a chosen locality, a particular dish or equally important, the people that grow and prepare the food.

Andalucia is the largest region of Spain and has a food tradition that is rich in shades from the past, but now a fascinating revival is taking place, supported by the array of amazing ingredients from land and sea, by memories and aromas from the past and by current innovation by Spanish chefs. La Cocina Andalucia has become even more attractive, improved without losing any of its character and taste.

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Seafood and chorizo paella

Seafood and Chorizo Paella By David Robertson, Gather: A Dirty Apron Cookbook, Photography by Kevin Clark

Seafood and Chorizo Paella by David Robertson, Gather: A Dirty Apron Cookbook, Photography by Kevin Clark

The Dirty Apron Cooking School has taught thousands of Canadians to cook. In this anticipated follow-up to his bestselling Dirty Apron Cookbook, David Robertson’s latest book celebrates the simple pleasures of cooking food for friends and family.

Gather features an enticing collection of 80 delicious recipes designed to be shared, whether on platters or heaped high in big bowls, and served with care, generosity and a lot of love. From crème brûlée French toast, to a salmon, spinach and fennel Wellington, to beef tenderloin with salsa verde and honey-roasted vegetables, these crowd-pleasing recipes are super approachable and bursting with flavour.

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