Torres en la cocina de los hermanos Torres

Torres en la cocina is the recipe book by brothers Sergio and Javier Torres, published by Editorial Plaza & Janés (ISBN 9788401017315). Based on their television programme of the same name, it brings together for the first time their tips and advice for making the most of seasonal produce and achieving haute cuisine results within everyone's reach.

What «Torres en la cocina» is about

Sergio and Javier, the Torres brothers, teach us every day to prepare original, tasty and affordable recipes on their television programme Torres en la cocina. This book brings together for the first time their tips and advice for making the most of seasonal produce and achieving haute cuisine results within everyone's reach.

Their curiosity for cooking began at the age of eight, guided by their grandmother Catalina, with whom they discovered a world of aromas and flavours in the markets. After training with the master Josep Lladonosa, they passed through the kitchens of great chefs such as Jean Louis Neichel, Pedro Subijana, Alain Ducasse, Santi Santamaria and Philippe Rochat. Later their careers came together in projects in Jávea, Brazil and Barcelona, where the Michelin star arrived in 2010. Today they keep the Barcelona flat where their grandmother used to cook, where they have set up Espacio Ilusión, their own R&D workshop.

How the book is organised

The contents are also a statement of principles about their way of cooking:

• The stock is the base, the base is the stock: cooking begins with good stocks, given the importance and care they deserve.
• Cooking of memories: the aromas and flavours of childhood, their travels and their experience with great masters.
• Less is more: simple preparations with haute cuisine results, in little time and with minimal handling.
• Produce to reach the heavens: seasonal, market produce, selecting the best from each territory.
• To welcome, to receive, to share: great dishes to enjoy in company.
• Espacio Ilusión: creation, exploration and experimentation with Torres DNA.

Who it is for

It is an ideal book for anyone who wants to rediscover the pleasure of cooking at home: affordable, seasonal recipes, explained with the warmth of the television programme, that deliver haute cuisine results without any fuss.

Frequently asked questions

Who are the authors of Torres en la cocina?

The authors are the brothers Sergio and Javier Torres, Michelin-starred chefs and presenters of the television programme Torres en la cocina.

Which publisher publishes the book?

It is published by Plaza & Janés. Its ISBN is 9788401017315.

What is the book based on?

It brings together for the first time the recipes, tips and advice from their television programme, focused on making the most of seasonal produce.

Is it suitable for beginner cooks?

Yes. It favours simple preparations («less is more») with haute cuisine results, designed to achieve good dishes without complications.

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