Veteran cookbook writers Mandel and Wood have put together a book with fifty recipes from every region of Spain. There are recipes for different kinds of tapes, gazpacho, and paella. Readers will find delectable concoctions for soups and salads, sizzling chicken, succulent meats and savory seafood. These are all kitchen-tested and beautifully photographed. Recipes are clear and so easy to follow that cooking them is a pleasure. There is also a wealth of information on Spain's superb wines, cheeses, ham, and olive oil in special sections on gourmet products. This book is truly an essential item for all lovers of Spanish cuisine. Indeed, this is a wonderful gift for friends and family wherever they may live in the world!.