International Cooking: A Culinary Journey, 2E Chapter 2 Spain and Portugal

International Cooking: A Culinary Journey:, 2E Patricia Heyman 2 © 2012, 2003 Pearson Education Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved.  arrived about 200 BC  introduced grapes, wine, garlic, wheat, and olives History Romans

International Cooking: A Culinary Journey:, 2E Patricia Heyman 3 © 2012, 2003 Pearson Education Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved.  arrived in eighth century  brought many types of fruits and vegetables - citrus fruits, watermelon, pomegranates, grapes, artichokes, spinach, eggplants, dates, almonds, marzipan, herbs and spices, nutmeg, saffron, pepper, honey  introduced marinating, frying, combining sweet with savory Moors (Arabs from North Africa)

International Cooking: A Culinary Journey:, 2E Patricia Heyman 4 © 2012, 2003 Pearson Education Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved.  in the late 1400s  brought new foods including tomatoes, corn, potatoes, sweet peppers, and chocolate from the New World Christopher Columbus and other explorers returned from the New World

International Cooking: A Culinary Journey:, 2E Patricia Heyman 5 © 2012, 2003 Pearson Education Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved.  Spain makes up five-sixths  Portugal is remaining one-sixth Topography Iberian Peninsula

International Cooking: A Culinary Journey:, 2E Patricia Heyman 6 © 2012, 2003 Pearson Education Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved.  Atlantic Ocean borders Spain on the northwest  Only eight miles of water separates Africa from the south of Spain  France borders Spain on the northeast  Portugal joins on the west  Mediterranean lies to the south

International Cooking: A Culinary Journey:, 2E Patricia Heyman 7 © 2012, 2003 Pearson Education Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved.  create difficult terrain  caused isolation  Pyrenees Mountains in northeast form border with France Mountains in Northwest and Northeast

International Cooking: A Culinary Journey:, 2E Patricia Heyman 8 © 2012, 2003 Pearson Education Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved. Climate  hot, sunny summers  cold winters  southern areas near Mediterranean Sea have warmer climate  mountainous regions have colder climate  Portugal’s climate is milder because ocean breezes temper it

International Cooking: A Culinary Journey:, 2E Patricia Heyman 9 © 2012, 2003 Pearson Education Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved.  Braising  Frying  Grilling Cooking Methods

International Cooking: A Culinary Journey:, 2E Patricia Heyman 10 © 2012, 2003 Pearson Education Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved. Although cooks prepare many of the same dishes throughout Spain and Portugal, the recipes vary significantly in different regions. Regions

International Cooking: A Culinary Journey:, 2E Patricia Heyman 11 © 2012, 2003 Pearson Education Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved.  located in the northwest  simple food  fine produce  lots of seafood  known for the empanada, a meat pie or turnover with a soft, flaky crust  hearty food matches the harsh climate Galicia

International Cooking: A Culinary Journey:, 2E Patricia Heyman 12 © 2012, 2003 Pearson Education Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved. dominates central Spain sparse population sheep thrive  olla podrida - a casserole containing almost anything that can be stewed La Mancha

International Cooking: A Culinary Journey:, 2E Patricia Heyman 13 © 2012, 2003 Pearson Education Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved.  located on the eastern coast bordering the Mediterranean Sea  rice, oranges and other citrus fruits, olives, and grapes  rice-based dishes  paella - named for the pot in which it is cooked, paella is a casserole of saffron- flavored rice with a variety of meats, chicken, seafood, and vegetables Valencia

International Cooking: A Culinary Journey:, 2E Patricia Heyman 14 © 2012, 2003 Pearson Education Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved.  lies in southern Spain  fried foods  Gazpacho, the famous cold tomato vegetable soup  cloves, cumin, cinnamon, and other spices Andalusia

International Cooking: A Culinary Journey:, 2E Patricia Heyman 15 © 2012, 2003 Pearson Education Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved.  Situated in the west  farmland raising lots of pigs  pork dishes, sausages, and cured meats like serrano ham Extremadura

International Cooking: A Culinary Journey:, 2E Patricia Heyman 16 © 2012, 2003 Pearson Education Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved.  ocean breezes create a milder climate  many crops including potatoes, tomatoes, and corn  seafood  grapes for wine and port Portugal

International Cooking: A Culinary Journey:, 2E Patricia Heyman 17 © 2012, 2003 Pearson Education Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved. Cuisine  strong emphasis on the use of fresh ingredients  simple preparations  the flavors of the foods stand out within each dish  often use parsley, garlic, and saffron

International Cooking: A Culinary Journey:, 2E Patricia Heyman 18 © 2012, 2003 Pearson Education Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved. Interior Regions lamb, mutton, goat, and pork cured ham, serrano, sausages Coastal Areas seafood fresh or salted cod, sardines, and tuna in Portugal anchovies, cod, squid, and many types of shellfish in Spain

International Cooking: A Culinary Journey:, 2E Patricia Heyman 19 © 2012, 2003 Pearson Education Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved.  made from cow, sheep, and goat milk, or a combination of all three  different regions specialize in certain types of cheeses  Spanish government regulates the production of some cheeses. There are currently twelve Designation of Origin (DO) cheeses in Spain. High Quality Cheeses

International Cooking: A Culinary Journey:, 2E Patricia Heyman 20 © 2012, 2003 Pearson Education Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved.  more herbs and spices than the Spanish  lots of fresh cilantro  more cream and butter than the Spanish Portuguese Use

International Cooking: A Culinary Journey:, 2E Patricia Heyman 21 © 2012, 2003 Pearson Education Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved. small snacks or appetizers served in bars as a snack in the late morning and in the late afternoon and/or early evening Tapas

International Cooking: A Culinary Journey:, 2E Patricia Heyman 22 © 2012, 2003 Pearson Education Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved. Breakfast - eaten away from home comida - main meal eaten midday consists of soup or salad, a fish or tortilla course, some type of meat, followed by dessert that usually consists of fruit cena - light supper Meals

International Cooking: A Culinary Journey:, 2E Patricia Heyman 23 © 2012, 2003 Pearson Education Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved.  Spain and Portugal produce lots of wine  Portugal makes excellent port  Spain known for sherry Sherry and port are fortified wines. Alcoholic Beverages