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BRINDISA THE TRUE FOOD OF SPAIN By Monika Linton Published 8th September 2016. The ultimate in contemporary Spanish cooking, #BrindisaTheCookBook is a true celebration of Spain, its food and people. Ranging from the most unusual artisan dishes to the classics of Spanish cooking, this recipe collection draws on Brindisa’s specialist knowledge to introduce you to delights such as jamon iberico de bellota, chorizo, cured ham and fish, fumet (rich Catalan fish stock), farmhouse cheeses, prepared pulses, olive oils and vinegars, sweet treats and store cupboard basics that are essential for Spanish and Mediterranean cooking. Covering the unique way good food is integral to everyday Spanish life, ranging from traditional breakfasts to substantial lunches, small plates of Spanish food and very simple suppers for during the week, to big family get-togethers at the weekend, this is not just a book about recipes, but a true celebration of Spain, its food and people, countryside and producers. The most comprehensive and authoritative book on Spanish food yet published. ‘Monika has been championing the best Spanish ingredients for 30 years, hugely influencing the way we cook and eat now. This is a fascinating and wonderful book, so obviously written with love’ Samantha Clark, Moro ‘This book, an opus of knowledge, experience and judicious good taste, from one of everyone’s great food heroes, Monika Linton, captures everything wonderful and life affirming about Iberian cuisine’ Jackson Boxer, Brunswick House ‘A superb bringing to the page of Monika’s love and respect for Spain and, most importantly, an elegant, engaging and gentle way with its produce’ Jeremy Lee, Quo Vadis ‘A totally awe-inspiring cookbook, written from a deep knowledge and understanding of Spanish artisan foods, with carefully chosen recipes to celebrate each beautiful ingredient – a gem’ Darina Allen, Ballymaloe Cookery School ‘It is not only a wonderful food book, but also a fascinating journey through Spain’ Nieves Barragán Mohacho, Barrafina. ‘Not only does Monika give us delicious recipes, but her understanding of Spanish food culture and history is enthralling. As she rightly says, it’s not all about tapas’ Angela Hartnett, Murano  

Local white grapes with red Monastrell create pale pink sparkling wine. Citrus, white fruit & summer berries. Wild citrus and white fruit typical notes of Mediterranean herbs such as fennel. A voluminous mouthfeel with good structure and an elegant, fresh and persistent finish. Delicious with Iberian acorn-fed ham.

Spain produces a flavoursome, thin skinned variety of fig called Pajarero used by La Higuera to create these highly prized chocolates. These fruits create the perfect medium to carry the rich flavours of the silky milk chocolate salted caramel truffle filling and the smooth milk chocolate coating. Best enjoyed at room temperature accompanied with a chilled PX sweet wine or an espresso for an afternoon pick-me-up.

Spain produces a flavoursome, thin skinned variety of fig called Pajarero which is the perfect medium to carry the rich, moist flavours of this chocolate coated fruit. Stuffed with a ganache of cream, chocolate and brandy, the Rabitos are intensely flavoured, slightly chewy, and meltingly delicious.

These thin and crisp sweet rolled wafers are simply made with butter, flour and sugar to produce a light, rich delicious biscuit which slightly resembles a cigarette, from which it gets its name. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee, they can also be filled with cream or creme fraiche and served with marinated fruit. For the chocolate biscuit aficionado, the chocolate version has almost as much chocolate as biscuit!

Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee, they can also be filled with cream or creme fraiche and served with marinated fruit. For the chocolate biscuit aficionado, the chocolate version has almost as much chocolate as biscuit!

Delicious thin leaves of 70% cocoa chocolate with a touch of Mediterranean salt. They come in a lovely tin decorated with a vintage illustration from the early 1900s. Perfect for gifting and stocking fillers. Smooth bittersweet dark chocolate spiked with bursts of savoury intensity. These are a guilty pleasure to enjoy on their own or with an espresso.

Toasted and caramelised Marcona almonds coated in white chocolate, then dusted in pure cocoa powder. The beautiful vintage tin uses a design from their 1901 range. At first, pure cocoa powder gives a bitter taste which is then offset by the sweet, creamy taste of the white chocolate in a combination that is enriched by the caramelized notes and crunchy texture of the whole Marcona Almonds. Great combination of aroma, flavour and texture. Please note we are unable to accommodate requests for specific tin designs.

Delicious thin leaves of 70% cocoa chocolate with a touch of Mediterranean salt, made following the traditional method of selection, roasting, refining and conching. These fine leaves are characterized by an intense flavour that is long in the mouth and has a toasted note. Ideal enjoy yourself or to share after dinner.  Taste profile: Smooth bittersweet dark chocolate with bursts of savoury intensity.

Tarta de Santiago is the iconic product of this Galician city, popular with pilgrims for over a thousand years. Composed of a pastry case filled with almond paste, the most recognisable characteristic of the cake is the cross of St James in sugar on its surface. Rich, dense and moist, a delicious hand-made cake.

Sweet with a bitter edge and a burst of citrus. Great after dinner sweet. Made with locally grown Valencian Salustiana oranges, these candied orange segments are gently cooked in a sweet syrup to allow them to soften and create a sweet skin. Once softened they are dipped in delicious dark chocolate.   These chocolate coated segments provide the best taste combination of sweet and bitter and are the ultimate addition to any dinner table or as an appetising gift. A 1-star Great Taste Awards winner in 2025 Note from the judges: "Diverse sizes of slice create an artisan aspect. The chocolate has coated the citrus well and has a gentle shine. We loved how they capture the Valencian orange zestiness, sweetness and juiciness."