Critique de Booklist

South America has a fascinating culinary history not often covered in cookbooks. Karoff shares her passion for the cuisine and its history in a lively and informative volume. Ten major countries are featured--all with menus that can be planned by season. Beans, squash, and corn are emphasized, and most other ingredients are just as easy to obtain. Main dishes constitute most of the 150 recipes, sometimes combining fruits imaginatively with chicken, fish, and meats. A must purchase for all active cookery collections. To include line drawings and index. --Iva Freeman