The first major Spanish cookbook in two decades, from Jos&#233; Andr&#233;s, recently named America&#8217;s Chef of the Year by <i>Bon App&#233;tit</i>.<br><br><br>Tapas are Spain's gift to the world of great cooking: a fresh and fun way to eat with friends and family&#8212;and easy to make at home. Using simple Mediterranean ingredients, a tapas feast is a perfect combination of little dishes packed with big flavors. <i>Tapas</i> by Jos&#233; Andr&#233;s is the first major book in a generation to celebrate this world-renowned way of eating, from a man who is the best possible authority: an award-winning Spanish chef in America, with seven highly acclaimed restaurants to his name. Recently named <i>Bon App&#233;tit</i>'s Chef of the Year, Jos&#233; is a new star in American cooking, as well as the nation's leading expert on Spanish cuisine. Having worked as a chef in the United States for two decades, he's also a thoroughly American cook who draws on American ingredients for his inspiration, and is a master at translating his native Spanish cooking for this country's kitchens. His simple and delicious recipes include:<br><br>&#8226; Fish such as American Red Snapper Baked in Salt; Monkfish with Romesco Sauce; and Basque-Style Stuffed Maryland Blue Crabs<br><br>&#8226; Chicken including Catalan-Style Chicken Stew; Chicken Saut&#233;ed with Garlic; and Chicken with Lobster<br><br>&#8226; Pork such as Chorizo Stewed in Hard Cider; Figs with Spanish Ham; and Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apples <br><br>&#8226; Rice dishes including Lobster Paella; Black Rice with Squid and Shrimp; and Traditional Rice with Clams <br><br>All these recipes are full of tremendous flavor and creativity, as well as in-depth ingredient notes and a rich atmosphere that will transport you to the lush countryside, hip caf&#233;s, and sun-drenched coasts of Spain&#8212;and back again to dinner at home. <br><br>This is a breakthrough cookbook from an extraordinary chef.