Cooking The Central American Way: Culturally Authentic Foods, Including Low-Fat And Vegetatian Recipes

by Alison Behnke

Cooking the Central American Way serves up tantalizing recipes for yucca fritters, bean soup, tres leches cake and more!

Genres: Cooking

72 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Born in Rochester, Minnesota, Alison Behnke had the great fortune to live in Rome, Italy, for three years while in grade school. Not only did this introduce her to one of the world’s best and most beautiful cities, it provided her with a wealth of writing material. Even before her Roman holiday, however, Alison always knew that she wanted to be an author. Good teachers, avid reading, and a children's librarian for a mother all fed the fire. Alison went on to take a degree in English with a focus on Creative Writing, and at present count she has written more than forty books. Alison is also a book editor, as well as a photographer. She lives in Minneapolis, and when she's not reading, writing, or editing, she spends her time on pursuits including travel, film photography, listening to Morrissey, and drinking espresso.

Reviews

[Molly]

This cookbook would be perfect for aspiring chefs in late elementary and middle school. In addition to recipes, it contains maps, photographs, and information about the history and culture of Central American countries. It also has important safety tips and a glossary of cooking utensils and terms.

[Dray · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good small intro book to the cuisine and food customs of central American (a large area). Good reading for a quick overview but no definition.

[Amanda Dicicco · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these little books because the recipes always sound so good. I can’t wait to try them.

[Alejandro · Rating 3 out of 5]

Finally a pupusas recipe and then some. Mmm mmm yum. aha thats the way i like it! hot and spicy!

[Shellie (Layers of Thought) · Rating 3 out of 5]

A slim hardbound book that has easy recipes. It appears to be for teens.