"An impressive and highly useful book that could only be improved if it came with a plane ticket to Mexico, it's richly colored with gorgeous photography." Time Out Magazine on Mexican Modern --. "Accomplished food and travel writer Fiona Dunlop, deserves high praise." Foreword Magazine on Mexican Modern --. This book is a deep dive into the food, culture, and history of southern Spain a region that is very close to my heart. Fiona Dunlop tells the amazing stories of the immigrants and conquerors who left their mark on the region culinary legacies that have made Andalucía one of the most iconic food regions in the world. José Andrés Fiona Dunlop does it again and brings us a region s essence. This time it s the turn of semolina crumbs from Almeria and Almond sponge cake from Antequera.
She sums up Southern Spain a pivotal meeting point of religions and cultures and avoids trends and fashion. Andaluz gives the confidence to find the area s best sun drenched dishes and cook them too. Yotam Ottolenghi Both cookbook and travelogue,this homage to the land of the Arabs and Berbers reveals mouth-watering and educational excursions into the region's little towns and the kitchens of local professional chefs and home cooks. A little history adds to the mix, as British author Dunlop (Mexican Modern, 2013) explains how eight centuries of Moorish rule (from the eighth to the fifteenth century) defined southern Spain s personality, culinary and otherwise. Glorious color photographs alone beckon; what differentiates this 100-plus recipe collection are its origins in the cafes and restaurants of Andalusia, relying on chefs to contribute the best of their best. No one will be disappointed. Both unique and familiar fare populate the pages: gazpacho, caramel bread pudding, lemon cake, and seafood paella; falafel with beet tahini, hummus, and pickles; a fig and almond roll. Chef profiles are featured in tandem with restaurant descriptions; who could resist, for instance, a table in the middle of a bullring, or a chat with an 80-year-old preparing marinated turkey.
Includes notes on regional specialties, like iberico ham and black pigs, and an annotated list of the featured restaurants. A true work of art and love" --Booklist (starred review).