The Spanish Pantry: 12 Ingredients, 100 Simple Recipes

Every chef has their staple ingredients, and in Alacena, award-winning Spanish chef José Pizarro opens the doors of his home pantry to reveal his.

With a few key Spanish ingredients available at your local supermarket, you too can whip up an authentic, fuss-free meal, whether it's a weeknight dinner or a weekend entertaining friends. José takes inspiration from the whole of Spain, featuring 'greatest hits'-type recipes - paella, tortilla, croquetas, classic stews, desserts and more. From ingenious ways to use tomatoes, peppers, garlic and olive oil to the more typically Spanish ingredients, such as Manchego, sherry, chorizo and jamon, these recipes follow José's signature style - short on ingredients yet punchy on taste.

This stylish cookbook is filled with modern recipes and beautiful photography from Spain, and is an essential addition to your cookbook collection. Never before has Spanish food been so accessible or delicious.