Spanish Cooking for Beginners: Simple and Delicious Recipes for All Occasions (New Shoe Press)

• 30 of the most classic, traditional Spanish dishes—Impress your family and friends with delicious Vegetable Cocas (Spanish pizza), Chicken in Pepitoria (a traditional dish dating back to the Middle Ages), Cold Vegetable Soup (one of Spain’s most universal dishes), Torrijas (Spanish French toast), and more.
• Simple ingredients, easy-to-follow recipes—Easy-to-find ingredients and clear steps make cooking real Spanish food accessible to even the most inexperienced in the kitchen.
• Notes on Spanish culture—Discover the Spanish culinary traditions behind each flavorful dish, with notes on how and where the foods are served and enjoyed in Spain.

Gabriela Llamas is a chef and teacher of Spanish cooking. She has organized trips for the Culinary Institute of America and Spanish Ministry of Commerce, among others, and written about Spanish cuisine for Vogue Spain, Vogue Australia, Food & Wine, and Cuisine Magazine (New Zealand). She has taught many classes with children (“Mothers and children cook together” at Alambique Cooking School), including family groups from America, Australia, UK, France, and New Zealand. She lives in Madrid.