Fiesta Latina: Fabulous Food for Sizzling Parties

By Rafael Palomino, Arlen Gargagliano and Anastassios Mentis

For people who like to salsa like they like their salsa mucho! Here are more than 60 recipes in a Latin-inspired cookbook guaranteed to get the party started. With three of the hottest Latin restaurants on the east coast to his credit, Rafael Palomino knows how to throw a proper fiesta. His vibrant, accessible recipes for pasabocas (appetizers), main courses, and desserts will grant any host or hostess the powers for effortless entertaining. Fusion treats like Chipotle Crabmeat and Sweet Plantain Empanadas, and Sugar Cane Shrimp Skewers are a fresh take on cocktail food. Just say ceviche and there's an entire chapter devoted to zesty takes like Blood Orange, Shrimp and Mango-Wasabi. With color-drenched photos, mix-and-match salsitas and sauces, and plenty of Latin flair, here's very good food for very good times.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Chronicle Books Digital
• Release date: Oct 19, 2012
• ISBN: 9781452123769