Peppers of the Americas
The Remarkable Capsicums That Forever Changed Flavor [A Cookbook]
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Publisher Description
An IACP Cookbook Award-winning survey of 200 types of peppers and more than 40 pan-Latin recipes from a three-time James Beard Award-winning author and chef-restaurateur.
From piquillos and shishitos to padrons and poblanos, the popularity of culinary peppers (and pepper-based condiments, such as Sriracha and the Korean condiment gochujang) continue to grow as more consumers try new varieties and discover the known health benefits of Capsicum, the genus to which all peppers belong. This stunning visual reference to peppers now seen on menus, in markets, and beyond, showcases nearly 200 varieties (with physical description, tasting notes, uses for cooks, and beautiful botanical portraits for each). Following the cook's gallery of varieties, more than 40 on-trend Latin recipes for spice blends, salsas, sauces, salads, vegetables, soups, and main dishes highlight the big flavors and taste-enhancing capabilities of peppers.
Winner of the 2018 International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Cookbook Award for "Reference & Technical" category
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A James Beard Best Chef, Presilla (Gran Cocina Latina, The New Taste of Chocolate) presents a botanical compendium and culinary history of peppers. A specialist in Latin American and Spanish foods, Presilla describes the spread of peppers, "the great staple food of the New World," via the Spanish conquest and the Portuguese spice trade. This historical-almanac-cum-cookbook celebrates "Columbus' tongue-burning novelty" in 40 regional recipes. Chipotle-vanilla sauce accompanies stuffed piquillo peppers; chicken fills a zesty adobo tamale pie; Oaxacan tomatillo and dried chile de arbol salsa along with marinated, glazed slow-roasted slab bacon in a hot hibiscus and chocolate adobo are also featured. A twist on fruit salad is the Guatemalan-inspired melon and pineapple sprinkled with dried chile cobanero and cacao nibs. Seafood recipes include ceviche, calamari, and octopus. Presilla draws on her extensive "backyard pepper gallery" of 250 varieties, photographed and captioned with information on regional origins, flavor profiles, and culinary uses. There are tips on pepper growing, handling, drying, smoking, storing, fermenting, and pickling also on making chile salts, dried powders, and pastes. Presilla is both "botanical sleuth" and chef, presenting a scholarly and stunning visual guide to peppers in this definitive guide.
