Simone Ortega was a Spanish culinary author who simplified traditional Spanish cuisine for the modern home. Her landmark publication, first released in 1972, became a staple in Spanish kitchens, selling over 3.5 million copies and seeing numerous updated editions. Ortega was a pioneer who elevated the art of cooking, emphasizing the quality of national products and bridging cultures through food. Her legacy endures through her own works and that of her daughter, who has also become a celebrated cookbook author.
This bestselling book is a comprehensive guide to traditional Spanish home cooking, featuring 1080 authentic recipes, menu plans, and cooking tips. Fully illustrated with photographs and over 500 illustrations by Javier Mariscal, it serves as a friendly resource for home cooks seeking to explore Spanish cuisine.
A collection of 100 recipes, each with a cooking time of 30 minutes or less. Quick and Easy Spanish Recipes presents 100 recipes, each of which can be made in 30 minutes or less. Collected from the wildly successful Spanish bestseller 1080 Recipes and its sister title The Book of Tapas, and written by the authorities on Spanish cooking — the late Simone Ortega, and her daughter Inés — each of the 100 recipes has been tested and is accompanied by a photograph. Spain's most popular cookbook, 1080 Recipes, was published in 1972, and sold over 3 million copies in Spain. Quick and Easy Spanish Recipes culls the quickest and easiest recipes for an updated collection geared toward busy home cooks. Culinary novices and experts can master iconic Spanish recipes such as paella, patatas bravas, tortilla española, churros, and crema catalana, among many others.