"Tasca is synonymous with Spain, tapas bars, known as tascas, are 'the' venue to start or end an evening. Cocina means both kitchen and cooking in Spanish. Food from the Spanish kitchen is flavoured with passion and love. It is all about comforting and hearty meals that utilize the best of local produce, be it slowly simmered or quickly seared. Postres, traditional desserts are simple and luscious. Contemporary recipes showcase the sweet flavours of Spain-irresistible offerings of chocolate, coffee, citrus and toasted nuts mingled with exotic spices, from warmly scented cinnamon to heady saffron." --p. 5.

In Spanish Made Simple, Omar Allibhoy, the chef behind the Tapas Revolution restaurants, guides you through the basics of 100 key Spanish dishes.

There's so much more to barbecues than sausages and burgers. At Ember Yard, chef director Ben Tish excels in creating stunning grilled, barbecued, smoked, charred and slow-roasted dishes that enhance the flavour of meat, fish and vegetables.

Izakaya is like a Japanese version of a tapas bar. It?s a bar that serves a lot of food, the best way to eat in an izakaya is to go with a group of people, so you can sample lots of dishes. In this beautiful illustrated book Hideo Dekura turns your kitchen into your very own Izakaya. Invite your friends and family around to enjoy the experience of your very own Izakaya as Hideo Dekura guides you through step-by-step instructions on how to create your very own Japanese tapas. The recipes in this book covers all areas of an Izakaya from the food to the drinks for your guests to enjoy.

"Valentina Rice has scoured the country to find the most talented producers making the most innovative food. These renowned artisans share their signature recipes for this wholly original and accessible cookbook. This collection of over 80 recipes will see you through every occasion, from a decadent French Breakfast to an exotic Indian Feast. Learn to make the fluffiest of scones from a master baker or the creamiest of croquetas from Spanish aristocracy. Valentina introduces you to this talented community of makers in this extraordinary collection of flavorful menus,"--Amazon.com.

"Izakaya occupy the same vital space in the Japanese culinary landscape as tapas bars in Spain or tavernas in Greece. Unpretentious, frequently boisterous, they're places to meet with friends or business partners to unwind over drinks and small dishes that range from hearty standards to refined innovations. In this volume of Oishinbo, Yamaoka and Kurita investigate classic izakaya foods such as edamame and yakitori, devise new dishes to add to the menu of an old shop, and discover how the concept of 'play' is essential to the enjoyment of food."--P. [4] of cover.

Chef Gary Mehigan (Masterchef Australia, Boys Weekend) and nutritionist Janella Purcell (What's Good For You, The Biggest Loser Australia) bring their distinctive culinary skills to the table for this eye-opening and mouthwatering cooking series. Gary and Janella openly discuss and debate their expert opinions whilst serving up a delicious array of food: Roast pork belly versus roast snapper, the best and leanest burgers, sandwiches and tapas, meat or vegetables, the sweetest desserts - it's all covered in easily digestible detail. Balancing the best of both worlds - Gary's full-flavoured creations come under the microscope as Janella offers up natural and nutritious alternatives -exploring the many wholesome ingredients, enticing recipes, and food themes that go a long way to educate, tantalise and inspire home cooking.

Basic Spanish recipes from the award-winning, classic Spanish cookbook full of culinary information, ingredient details and stories.

Eighty regional recipes from the beautiful Basque country of northern Spain. From its obsession with the perfect pintxos to boasting the most Michelin starred restaurants per capita in the world, the Basque country in northern Spain offers plenty for food lovers. In Basque, José Pizarro shares recipes for the area's most-loved dishes, including the traditional bacalao (salt cod with pisto and allioli) and hake "à la plancha" with potatoes and Romesco sauce. He dispels the myth that creating traditional Spanish fare is a laborious task and shows you how to bring the experience of dining in city tapas bars to your own kitchen - enjoy croquetas (stuffed fried potato croquettes), tortilla de patatas (Spanish omelette), and Jamón Ibérico (cured ham). Featuring stunning views of the Basque country, this book will whisk you to the heart of Spanish culture.

A celebration of food, culture and place, here are 100 dishes from Tokyo, the gastronomic megacity. There are recipes for miso, sushi, soba noodles, bentos, sushi, fried rice, Japanese tapas, desserts, cakes and sweets; plus features on the key essential cooking techniques and key ingredients, making it truly Japanese food made simple. Author Maori Murota grew up in Tokyo and was inspired to write this book by her mother's cooking and memories of growing up in Tokyo, cooking at home, eating out. Her mission is to demystify Japanese food, to make it accessible and understood by anyone and everyone interested in learning about a food culture and eating well...