The Iberian Table: Healthy Cooking Secrets from the Land of Longevity--Introduction to the Spanish Mediterranean Diet

By: Keuneke, Robin

Book Overview

Distinguished health writer and award-winning author Robin Keuneke introduces Americans to Spain's overlooked Mediterranean cuisine, recognized by researchers as potentially the world's most life-extending diet. More than just a cookbook, this immersive cultural exploration combines:

LITERARY TRAVEL MEMOIR that transports you to Spain's diverse culinary regions HEALTHY DIETARY INSIGHTS perpetuating the Spanish longevity phenomenon, projected to be the longest living population by 2040. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS with Michelin-starred chefs Carme Ruscalleda and Elena Arzak 100+ AUTHENTIC RECIPES adapted for American home cooks with easy-to-find ingredients

From the spectacular northern Basque region to sun-drenched Andalusia, discover the culinary secrets that make Spain's Mediterranean diet unique. Sample mouthwatering dishes like:

Minced Leek and Tomato Salad with Manzanilla Olives Classic Chicken and Vegetable Paella Cod on a Bed of Multi-colored Vegetables Pa Amb Tom quet (Tomato Garlic and Olive Oil Bread) Mediterranean-Style Orange Rice Pudding with Meringue

Part sophisticated travelogue, part health guide, part cookbook--The Iberian Table delivers the perfect blend of cultural immersion, nutritional wisdom, and delicious recipes from Spain, home to more top-50 restaurants than any other country in the world.

--Robin Keuneke

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0692982191
• ISBN13: 9780692982198
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: Bay of Roses Books
• Length: 474 Pages
• Weight: 2.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 7.6" x 9.0"