Who’s the author? José Pizarro is an award-winning chef and bestselling author of seven cookbooks. Also known as “The Godfather of Spanish Food”, he owns a tapas and sherry bar called José and the restaurant Pizarro. He also runs José Pizarro and Lolo in London, as well as The Swan Inn and two restaurants at The Royal Academy of Arts. Before coming to the UK, he worked at Meson de Doña Filo in Madrid. You can watch him on BBC’s Saturday Kitchen and Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch.

What’s it about? Recipes from Andalusia features recipes inspired by José’s travels in the Spanish region. Inside, you’ll find award-winning chef’s bold Spanish recipes that can be prepared from the comfort of your own kitchen, with some dishes dating back to Moorish times and earlier. Andalusia has eight provinces, and José all are represented in the dishes he creates. Chapters cover Meat, Fish, Vegetables and more. 

Recipes we love: Pork Loin with Pear and Hazelnuts, Pisto & Egg Empanadas, Slow Cooked Oxtail, Platos de los Montes, and Albóndigas de Semana Santa.

Perfect for: Home cooks interested in learning how to create dishes from Andalusian cuisine.