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The Latin American Cookbook
63,09 €
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About the book
The Latin American Cookbook is the most comprehensive work ever published on Latin America’s diverse food culture. With over 600 recipes, the book documents the culinary richness from Mexico’s tropical coasts to Patagonia’s cold islands. Curated by the world-renowned Peruvian chef Virgilio Martínez, the book explores the continent’s ingredients, flavors, and traditions in depth.
The book presents an entire continent through food – from the iconic dishes everyone knows to local specialties that are rarely documented outside their country of origin. The result is a culinary mosaic showing how Indigenous, European, Asian, and African influences have shaped the region’s gastronomy over centuries.
Language: English
The recipes span:
- Classics such as empanadas, tamales, arepas, tortillas, tacos, and quesadillas
- Regional specialties such as Chilean disco fries, Nicaraguan pumpkin stew, and Ecuadorian Easter soup
- Both traditional family recipes and modern interpretations, selected and tested for home cooking
The Latin American Cookbook combines cultural documentation and culinary craftsmanship in a single work. It includes background articles on ingredients, traditions, and landscapes, as well as beautiful photographs that capture both the food and the people behind it.
As Gordon Ramsay states:
- “This incredible cookbook is truly extraordinary.”
And as José Andrés adds:
- “An epic tribute to the many beautiful cultures and communities of Latin America.”
The book is a must for anyone who wants to understand and cook Latin American food with authenticity and respect for its origins.
About the authors
Virgilio Martínez is Peru’s most internationally acclaimed chef and founder of the restaurant Central in Lima – repeatedly ranked #1 on Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants and among the very best in the world.
Background and work:
- Has worked at Michelin-starred restaurants in London, New York, and Bogotá
- Founded Mater Iniciativa, a project dedicated to documenting Latin America’s biodiversity and food culture
- Opened Mil in the Andes in 2018 – a gastronomic research center and restaurant
- Known from the Netflix series Chef’s Table and author of the cookbook Central
Nicholas Gill, co-author, is a food and travel writer and co-founder of New Worlder, a media platform dedicated to Latin American gastronomy and culture. He lives alternately between New York and Peru and has written about the continent’s culinary development for two decades.
Together, Martínez and Gill have created a groundbreaking work that unites gastronomic expertise, cultural history, and respect for nature’s diversity in a format that inspires both professional chefs and dedicated food enthusiasts.
About the book
Together, Martínez and Gill have created a groundbreaking work that unites gastronomic expertise, cultural history, and respect for nature’s diversity in a format that inspires both professional chefs and dedicated food enthusiasts.
The Latin American Cookbook is the most comprehensive work ever published on Latin America’s diverse food culture. With over 600 recipes, the book documents the culinary richness from Mexico’s tropical coasts to Patagonia’s cold islands. Curated by the world-renowned Peruvian chef Virgilio Martínez, the book explores the continent’s ingredients, flavors, and traditions in depth.
The book presents an entire continent through food – from the iconic dishes everyone knows to local specialties that are rarely documented outside their country of origin. The result is a culinary mosaic showing how Indigenous, European, Asian, and African influences have shaped the region’s gastronomy over centuries.
Language: English
The recipes span:
- Classics such as empanadas, tamales, arepas, tortillas, tacos, and quesadillas
- Regional specialties such as Chilean disco fries, Nicaraguan pumpkin stew, and Ecuadorian Easter soup
- Both traditional family recipes and modern interpretations, selected and tested for home cooking
The Latin American Cookbook combines cultural documentation and culinary craftsmanship in a single work. It includes background articles on ingredients, traditions, and landscapes, as well as beautiful photographs that capture both the food and the people behind it.
As Gordon Ramsay states:
- “This incredible cookbook is truly extraordinary.”
And as José Andrés adds:
- “An epic tribute to the many beautiful cultures and communities of Latin America.”
The book is a must for anyone who wants to understand and cook Latin American food with authenticity and respect for its origins.
About the authors
Virgilio Martínez is Peru’s most internationally acclaimed chef and founder of the restaurant Central in Lima – repeatedly ranked #1 on Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants and among the very best in the world.
Background and work:
- Has worked at Michelin-starred restaurants in London, New York, and Bogotá
- Founded Mater Iniciativa, a project dedicated to documenting Latin America’s biodiversity and food culture
- Opened Mil in the Andes in 2018 – a gastronomic research center and restaurant
- Known from the Netflix series Chef’s Table and author of the cookbook Central
Nicholas Gill, co-author, is a food and travel writer and co-founder of New Worlder, a media platform dedicated to Latin American gastronomy and culture. He lives alternately between New York and Peru and has written about the continent’s culinary development for two decades.
SKU: 10105857
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