Food and Cooking of Chile

"Chile's cuisine is deeply rooted in its colonial past, with the Spanish conquistadors' introduction of wheat, pork, chicken and, of course, hearty red wine. Native, indigenous influences can still be seen, however, in the Chileans' love of potatoes, maize and beans - combinations of which form the basis of most of the nation's classic dishes. This ... celebrates the food of Chile with an introduction to the landscape. ingredients and culinary traditions"--Publisher's description