Seven Fires: Grilling the Argentine Way

by Francis Mallmann

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James Beard Award Winner A trailblazing chef reinvents the art of cooking over fire. Gloriously inspired recipes push the boundaries of live-fired cuisine in this primal yet sophisticated cookbook introducing the incendiary dishes of South America's biggest culinary star. Chef Francis Mallmann--born in Patagonia and trained in France's top restaurants--abandoned the fussy fine dining scene for the more elemental experience of cooking with fire. But his fans followed, including the world's show more top food journalists and celebrities, such as Francis Ford Coppola, Madonna, and Ralph Lauren, traveling to Argentina and Uruguay to experience the dashing chef's astonishing--and delicious--wood-fired feats. The seven fires of the title refer to a series of grilling techniques that have been singularly adapted for the home cook. So you can cook Signature Mallmann dishes--like Whole Boneless Ribeye with Chimichuri; Salt-Crusted Striped Bass; Whole Roasted Andean Pumpkin with Mint and Goat Cheese Salad; and desserts such as Dulce de Leche Pancakes--indoors or out in any season. Evocative photographs showcase both the recipes and the exquisite beauty of Mallmann's home turf in Patagonia, Buenos Aires, and rural Uruguay. Seven Fires is a must for any griller ready to explore food's next frontier. show less

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Very excellent book on a philosophy of cooking I find intriguing and truthful. I love that the recipes get their flavor more from technique than from ingredients. A simple potato becomes an array of contrasting flavors and textures. I'll never cook the same again.

The writing was a bit sparse at times. While I appreciate getting down to business, I really wanted to see further into Mallmann's life and perspective. I came to this book from Chef's Table on Netflix so I know he's an interesting fellow.
This is hardcore food porn.
After falling into this book's clutches I bought a cast Iron Skillet just so I could chase the dream and char tomatoes in.
Great cookbook for any skill level.

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[Mallmann..] reconnects us to the primal simplicity and visceral pleasure of cooking over a fire.
May 31, 2009
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Food & Cooking, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS
641.5982TechnologyHome economics & family managementFood and drinkCooking; cookbooksCooking characteristic of specific geographic environments, ethnic cookingLatin America, Caribbean, South AmericaArgentina
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TX716 .A7 .M27TechnologyHome economicsHome economicsCooking
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