My Portugal: Recipes and Stories -- George Mendes, Hardcover

In My Portugal, George Mendes--chef and owner of Michelin-starred Aldea--and food writer Genevieve Ko introduce the world of Portuguese cuisine, offering 125 mouthwatering recipes that showcase the wide range of dishes that come from this coastal country.

The collection balances George Mendes's popular restaurant recipes, such as his signature Duck Rice and Garlic Seared Shrimp, with his takes on classic Portuguese dishes, such as Salt, Cod, Potato, and Egg Casserole; Mozambique Shrimp and Okra with Piri Piri; Eggs Baked with Peas, Lingui軋, and Bacon; Butter Cookies; and more. His stories illustrate the wealth of culinary resources in Portugal--fresh seafood, savory meats, and crisp vegetables.

With delicious recipes and stunning photographs of the country by Romulo Yanes, My Portugal takes the reader on an unforgettable journey.

"George is a creative genius whose culinary talent shines through each and every one of his dishes. His passion and love for Portuguese cuisine is inspiring and evident in all that he does! His recipes are simply delicious and will leave readers with a strong appreciation for Portugal and its cuisine!" --Eric Ripert, chef of Le Bernardin in New York City

Author: George Mendes, Genevieve Ko
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 10/07/2014
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 3.15lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.10w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9781617691263

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 10/06/2014
New York Times Book Review 12/07/2014 pg. 67

About the Author
George Mendes is a Michelin-starred chef and owner of Aldea in New York City. Named one of Food & Wine magazine's 10 "Best New Chefs" in 2011, Mendes is regularly featured in national newspapers, magazines, and websites, along with television appearances, including a run on Bravo's Top Chef Masters. Genevieve Ko is a food writer who has coauthored cookbooks with several internationally renowned chefs. Ko is the contributing food editor at Health.