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Seven Fires

Grilling the Argentine Way
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Seven Fires by Francis Mallmann and Peter Kaminsky explores the transformative art of Argentine grilling, offering a journey into the vibrant world of live-fire cooking. The book presents a collection of mouth-watering recipes, interwoven with personal anecdotes and insights into Argentine culture and culinary traditions. It's a celebration of flavour and technique that teaches readers how to master the primal elements of fire in cooking.
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This book may appeal to you if you love exploring culinary traditions infused with bold flavours and rustic techniques. It offers a captivating dive into the world of Argentinian live-fire cooking, presenting an array of recipes that celebrate the primal, sensory experience of cooking with fire. Whether you're an adventurous home cook or someone who appreciates cultural authenticity and outdoor grilling, this book promises to ignite your passion for creative, fire-driven cuisine.

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Features recipes that range across the menu, including non-grilled recipes for what to eat while you're building the fire.

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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 top food journalists and celebrities, such as Francis Ford Coppola, Madonna, and Ralph Lauren, who traveled 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 uniquely adapted for the home cook. So you can prepare Signature Mallmann dishes—like Whole Boneless Ribeye with Chimichurri; 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.

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Seven Fires is highly praised for its captivating exploration of cooking over wood, offering straightforward yet appealing methods. Francis Mallmann's approach is described as elegantly simple, with a focus on rustic, smoky flavours that celebrate Argentina's culinary tradition. The book is noted for its beautiful photography and innovative techniques, making it a cherished resource for those eager to explore grilling.

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ISBN: 9781579653545

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 June 2009

Country: United States

Imprint: Artisan Books

Illustration: more than 200 color photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 226.0mm

Height: 258.0mm

Weight: 1340g

Pages: 278

About the Author

Francis Mallmann, author of Seven Fires and Mallmann on Fire, is the reigning star of food television in the Spanish-speaking world, and the most famous and popular chef in South America. His restaurants include Siete Fuegos at the Vines Resort & Spa in Argentina's wine country; Patagonia Sur in Buenos Aires; El Garzon in Uruguay; 1884 Restaurante in Mendoza, Argentina (named one of Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants); and Los Fuegos in Miami. USA Today and the Times (London) have named his restaurants among the top 10 places to eat in the world. Most recently, Mallmann was the subject of the Netflix documentary series Chef's Table.Peter Kaminsky is the author and coauthor of many books, including Pig Perfect, Culinary Intelligence, and Green Fire, Seven Fires, and Mallmann on Fire (with Francis Mallmann). He is a longtime contributor to Food & Wine and a former columnist for the New York Times and New York magazine. He was managing editor of National Lampoon. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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