Catherine Cogliandro Alioto Author Talk • Tapas Espana: 70 Easy Recipes for Gathering and Sharing
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Catherine Cogliandro Alioto is a classically trained chef, recipe developer, and culinary instructor. A graduate of Tante Marie’s Cooking School in San Francisco and l’école Lenôtre in Paris, she has worked as a pastry cook in celebrated Bay Area restaurants and later managed the test kitchen at Williams- Sonoma. Her work has appeared in Sunset Books, Fine Cooking, Health Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, and Chronicle Books. She lives in San Francisco with her husband and three children.
Clare Langan is a professionally-trained chef, food video producer, recipe developer and writer. Previously, she was the Content Director at Williams Sonoma and held culinary roles at Cost Plus World Market, Sur La Table and as the Culinary Producer for A&E’s award-winning series SCRAPS. She writes the newsletter ‘On Cooking’, named one of the Top 100 Rising on Substack. She is working on her debut solo cookbook for publication in Fall 2027.
Tapas España- Bring the vibrant world of Spanish cuisine into your kitchen with Tapas España. This entertaining guide is packed with delicious recipes carefully adapted for the home kitchen, utilizing easy-to-find ingredients and straightforward techniques. Create satisfying small plates from classic patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo to modern interpretations of Spanish favorites. Whether hosting an intimate dinner party or a lively cocktail gathering, these versatile small bites can be mixed and matched to create the perfect spread. Present fresh, restaurant-worthy tapas to your guests and transform any gathering into a memorable feast.
ACCESSIBLE INGREDIENTS & EASY-TO-MAKE: Each recipe here is easy to make and even easier to enjoy with fresh and accessible ingredients and detailed instructions for a mouthwatering dish
PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING: Never run out of vibrant tapas choices to offer your guests at your next dinner party or cocktail gathering with these versatile and delicious bites. You can mix and match flavors and pair your tapas with your favorite wine or mocktail for a versatile and delicious dining experience every time
BALANCED EATING: There is an abundance of fresh and seasonal ingredients used throughout, creating small and often healthier plates that can accommodate various diet preferences such as vegetarian or vegan
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