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AN ENTHRALLING ANDALUCIAN CULINARY JOURNEY FROM SIERRA TO SEA. Andaluz is a cookbook that bridges past and present in southern Spain. For nearly eight centuries, Moorish rule in Andaluca brought about a cultural revolution, resulting in architectural splendors like the Alhambra as well as a rich culinary history. Andaluz is a quest to illustrate the legacy of the Arabs and Berbers in contemporary kitchens through recipes from 21 cooks and chefs. Couscous, rice, eggplant, oranges, figs, apricots, marzipan, and a wealth of spices are just a few ingredients inherited from this key period, along with meticulous agricultural techniques. By digging deep into traditional dishes, scouring markets, and learning from home cooks, local tavern owners, and Michelin-starred restaurant chefs, Fiona Dunlop offers a vivid gastronomic window on this region.
"Fiona Dunlop does it again and brings us a region's essence. This time it's the turn of semolina crumbs from Almeria and Almond sponge cake from Antequera. She sums up Southern Spaina pivotal meeting point of religions and culturesand avoids trends and fashion. Andaluz gives the confidence to find the area's best sun drenched dishes and cook them too." —Yotam Ottolenghi
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