Los Isleños Cookbook: Canary Island Recipes
Los Isleños are the descendants of Canary Islanders who immigrated to St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, beginning in 1778. In the interceding 200-plus years, los Isleños have combined ingredients from Spanish, French, Italian, and other cuisines to create a rich gumbo that remains unique to their particular brand of cooking. More than 800 recipes that reflect this culinary heritage have been gathered here--many of which had to be painstakingly translated from "a pinch of this" and "a handful of that" to more exact measurements. The result is a diverse collection of recipes for many dishes, or variations of dishes. Isleños mainstays Paella, Flan, and Empanadillas (meat pies) share the pages with a New England Boiled Dinner, Chicken Cacciatore, and Irish Stew. Nine different recipes for gumbo and two for fried alligator add a dash of Louisiana spice to the mix. Each chapter begins with a historical fact about los Isleños and general cooking tips and ends with space to list favorite recipes and their page numbers. With this tasty tome, readers will not only become better cooks, but will also become more familiar with the exciting cuisine and culture of los Isleños.