Tapas: The Little Dishes of Spain by Penelope Casas Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Tapas: The Little Dishes of Spain
Book Review: Best book for making tapas
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this book. I bought it after I got back from Spain. It has in it our favorite thing in Spain - garlic toast with squished tomatoes. We all loved this food and it is so easy to make at home. Basically your toast peasant bread slices, then grate on it some raw garlic, then scrape (or squish) a tomato on that, then drizzle on some olive oil. OH MY GOSH - is it GOOD!The book also has lots of variety.
Book Review: Tapas: The Little Dishes of Spain
Summary: 2 Stars
I have been to Spain numerous times and-----This book is full of weird, hard-to-find ingredients. I did not care for it at all. However, her other book, The Foods and Wines of Spain, is great.Book Review: Fun and adventure in the kitchen
Summary: 4 Stars
When I first received the book, I scanned all the recipies - so many to try. Just dive in and fix a few at a time. Most are easy and fairly quick, so preparing a selection for dinner is not a chore.Plan your menu with dishes that sound like you will love them (shrimp with ground almonds is fantastic), and then throw in a couple you are not too sure of. Who knows, you may find your next favorite dish.
Straight forward instructions, color photos and a clear presentation make this book very "user friendly."
Book Review: A book I would grab if my house was on fire!
Summary: 5 Stars
Making and eating tapas is high art in Spain. The simple American 'appetizer' pales in comparison. I love the whole notion of hundreds of different delicious little morsels to be savored by friends with some sherry or why not even a glass of alberino... Such a wonderfully stimulating way to eat! -- Whether or not you have ever had tapas, you are certain to find several recipes to love in this mighty little volume. There are items to suit any occasion and number of guests, some can be served cold, some can be made ahead, and Penny Casas provides outlines of sample tapas party menus to follow if you find yourself too overcome with delight to be able to choose.This book is the most authentic I've found and I will certainly buy future books by this author.
Book Review: Our Most Used Cookbook!
Summary: 5 Stars
The book is fantastic! We have tried about half the recipes in this book and haven't found bad recipe yet. Most authentic Spanish cookbooks tend to be vague but not this one. The book provides clear instructions and a little background information on where the recipe came from. Mrs. Casas tends to go a little lite on the garlic but these recipes provide a good start from which to make your own little adjustments. My only complaint is that we have worn the book out from over use! I wish there was a sequel to this very special book.