Flavors of al-Andalus - Janet Mendel

"This
is a fascinating book about history but not stuck in time. Janet is a time
traveler, telling us stories about the past but always making them relevant,
bringing the world of al-Andalus—a region very close to my heart—to our
kitchens today."--Chef
José AndrésThis cookbook explores the deep and
lasting influences that Islamic culture has left on modern Spanish cooking.  Muslims first
invaded the Iberian peninsula in 711 CE, crossing the narrow straits from North
Africa and taking over most of what would become the country of Spain. The
newly-conquered land initially under the caliphate of Damascus, was called
al-Andalus and at one time covered almost the entire Iberian peninsula.At his palace of
Medina Azahar around 950 CE, the Caliph of Córdoba dined on refined dishes of
almond cream, lamb cooked with spices, eggplant stuffed with meat and scented
with cinnamon, and carrot salad with sprigs of mint. The kingdoms of
al-Andalus lasted eight centuries, ending in 1492 with the fall of Granada.
Islamic culture left a deep mark on the country that became Spain—on language,
science, literature and most certainly on cuisine.Author and Spanish cooking expert Janet Mendel tells the story of the
Moorish influence on Spanish cooking through 120 recipes for modern-day dishes,
from salads and vegetables to fish, poultry and meat to sweets and pastries,
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