{"product_id":"essentially-basque-bringing-spanish-cooking-home","title":"Essentially Basque: Bringing Spanish Cooking Home","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a Featured Preorder* for a book that will be published October 13, 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is what the publisher tells us about this book:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproachable and deeply flavorful, the recipes are designed for real home kitchens—no foams, no screaming-hot pans, no tricks, just food meant to be eaten with wine, cider, sherry, or beer among friends, family, or on your own while dreaming of San Sebastián.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside the recipes are thoughtful menus, plating tips, cocktail recipes, and a guide to the best Spanish products, Bartlow also includes a travel guide for those who want to explore the Basque country firsthand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Basque country, nestled between Spain and France, is legendary among chefs for its vibrant markets, deep culinary traditions, and a culture that prizes eating well. From rustic tavern fare to the refined techniques of Michelin-starred kitchens, it’s a place where food is a way of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRyan Bartlow spent his formative years cooking at Akelarre, a three Michelin-starred restaurant in San Sebastián, while living above a humble village tavern where croquetas, txuleta steaks, and simple red wine became his daily sustenance. Those experiences shaped him as a cook and continue to inspire his menus today at his acclaimed New York restaurants Ernesto’s and Bartolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith just a handful of simple ingredients—potatoes, olive oil, eggs, shrimp, tomatoes, garlic—plus a few easily sourced Spanish staples like piquillo peppers, tinned fish, and paprika, Bartlow shows how to create dishes that are at once rustic and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecipes include croquetas de jamón with creamy centers and crisp exteriors; the classic tortilla de patatas, custardy and tender; gildas, the iconic pintxo of anchovies, peppers, and olives; and the silkiest crème caramel you’ve ever tasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBringing together Bartlow’s most trusted recipes and techniques and the storytelling of Laurie Woolever—longtime collaborator of Anthony Bourdain—\u003ci\u003eEssentially Basque\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecaptures the spirit of Spanish culture and distills one of the world’s most celebrated food regions into dishes any home cook can master.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardcover. Color photographs throughout.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* Featured Preorder books earn you an extra 150 rewards points, good for $5 off a future purchase. If you're not already a member of our rewards program you can\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenartsandletters.com\/pages\/reward\"\u003e learn more about all the ways to earn points and sign up here.\u003c\/a\u003e It's as simple as creating a store account.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41753469845637,"sku":"Ryan Bartlow with Laurie Woolever","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/5046\/0549\/files\/bartlow_cover.jpg?v=1783532133","url":"https:\/\/www.kitchenartsandletters.com\/products\/essentially-basque-bringing-spanish-cooking-home","provider":"Kitchen Arts \u0026 Letters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}