{"product_id":"essentially-basque-bringing-spanish-cooking-home-9781419784422","title":"Essentially Basque: Bringing Spanish Cooking Home","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSAVEUR, \"The 15 Cookbooks We're Most Looking Forward to this Fall\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom expert chef Ryan Bartlow and longtime Anthony Bourdain collaborator and food writer Laurie Woolever, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eEssentially Basque\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e is a comprehensive cookbook that brings Spain's Basque region--a destination beloved for its fresh produce, vibrant food culture, and unforgettable dishes--to your table.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproachable and deeply flavorful, the recipes are designed for real home kitchens--no foams, no screaming-hot pans, no tricks, just food meant to be eaten with wine, cider, sherry, or beer among friends, family, or on your own while dreaming of San Sebastián.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlongside the recipes are thoughtful menus, plating tips, cocktail recipes, and a guide to the best Spanish products, Bartlow also includes a travel guide for those who want to explore the Basque country firsthand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Basque country, nestled between Spain and France, is legendary among chefs for its vibrant markets, deep culinary traditions, and a culture that prizes eating well. From rustic tavern fare to the refined techniques of Michelin-starred kitchens, it's a place where food is a way of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRyan Bartlow spent his formative years cooking at Akelarre, a three Michelin-starred restaurant in San Sebastián, while living above a humble village tavern where croquetas, txuleta steaks, and simple red wine became his daily sustenance. Those experiences shaped him as a cook and continue to inspire his menus today at his acclaimed New York restaurants Ernesto's and Bartolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith just a handful of simple ingredients--potatoes, olive oil, eggs, shrimp, tomatoes, garlic--plus a few easily sourced Spanish staples like piquillo peppers, tinned fish, and paprika, Bartlow shows how to create dishes that are at once rustic and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecipes include croquetas de jamón with creamy centers and crisp exteriors; the classic tortilla de patatas, custardy and tender; gildas, the iconic pintxo of anchovies, peppers, and olives; and the silkiest crème caramel you've ever tasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBringing together Bartlow's most trusted recipes and techniques and the storytelling of Laurie Woolever--longtime collaborator of Anthony Bourdain--\u003ci\u003eEssentially Basque\u003c\/i\u003e captures the spirit of Spanish culture and distills one of the world's most celebrated food regions into dishes any home cook can master.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ryan Bartlow,Laurie Woolever\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Abrams Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/13\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.76lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.19h x 8.25w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419784422","brand":"Abrams Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48531838173321,"sku":"9781419784422","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_b22ad4cf-5ea6-43a3-86a4-48fbabc8f27a.jpg?v=1791324225","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/essentially-basque-bringing-spanish-cooking-home-9781419784422","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}