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The state of Veracruz, a lush strip of land running the length of
Mexico's eastern coast, is home to some of the easiest, lightest, and
most varied food in Mexico's repertoire. To enjoy dishes like Seafood
Salad in Avocado Halves, Garlicky Stir-Fried Shrimp, Orange-Flavored
Chicken, and Mushroom Empanadas, you won't need to hunt down obscure
chiles or master complicated techniques. Spanish influences — evident
in accessible ingredients like olive oil, olives, capers, raisins, and
almonds — give the state's cuisine a familiar Mediterranean character.
At the same time, Veracruz's Caribbean orientation and powerful
Afro-Cuban legacy offer plenty of choices for cooks who want kitchen
adventure. In all, Zarela provides more than 150 choices, perfect for
festive parties or ordinary suppers. Much more than a cookbook, Zarela's Veracruz is a mesmerizing travelogue and an absorbing portrait of Mexico's most exuberant state.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 364
Published: 2001
Price: $35.00
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