Cookbook Review: Sabrosuras Boricuas



Posted: Tuesday, July 22, 2008

by
The Minute Gourmet

Sabrosuras Boricuas is a great resource to have in your cooking arsenal. I have previously recommended the cookbook. The author of this cookbook, Erisbelia Garriga, states it is a blend of classic and modern Boricua recipes. Boriken is the native Taino tribe's name for the island of Puerto Rico . Boricua derived from Boriken means from Puerto Rico . I want to give you more detail about this excellent cookbook.

First, Sabrosuras Boricuas is full of delicious recipes accompanied by great photos of the finished dishes. In addition, it has great tips the preparation and management of food invaluable for the busy cooks in the house. Every detail of the book is well thought out as evidenced by a spiral bound that allows you to work with both hands while the book stays open while you do the cooking.

The main recipe sections of the book are: Appetizers, drinks, Salads, Soups & Stews, Main Dishes, Desserts and Other Plates. This organization lends itself well to preparing a well rounded menu. You could also pick and choose things from one section to round out or complement your existing menu. The sections contain many of Puerto Rico 's classic recipes as well as modern ones used in daily cooking.

This cookbook is not a definitive resource on Puerto Rico cuisine. However, it's a great starter that will give you insights into various aspects of the cuisine of Puerto Rico .

Full of great recipes and suggestions, great functionality and colorful artwork Sabrosuras Boricuas is skillfully woven into a potent yet easy to use package. It is a great resource for cooks of beginning and intermediate levels. Sabrosuras Boricuas will help you impress your family with your newfound knowledge of "Comida Boricua".



Hugo Felix is a cooking and time specialist specializing in making great cooking easy. To learn more about him visit The Minute Gourmet. For some lively discussion on making great cooking easy also visit Hugo’s blog .

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