James Beard Award Winner
A trailblazing chef reinvents the art of cooking over fire. Gloriously inspired recipes push the boundaries of live-fired cuisine in this primal yet sophisticated cookbook introducing the incendiary dishes of South America's biggest culinary star.
Chef Francis Mallmann—born in Patagonia and trained in France's top restaurants—abandoned the fussy fine dining scene for the more elemental experience of cooking with fire. His fans include the world's top food journalists and celebrities, such as Francis Ford Coppola, Madonna, and Ralph Lauren, who travel to Argentina and Uruguay to experience the dashing chef's astonishing—and delicious—wood-fired feats.
The seven fires of the title refer to a series of grilling techniques that have been singularly adapted for the home cook. This allows you to prepare Signature Mallmann dishes such as Whole Boneless Ribeye with Chimichurri, Salt-Crusted Striped Bass, Whole Roasted Andean Pumpkin with Mint and Goat Cheese Salad, and desserts like Dulce de Leche Pancakes—indoors or outdoors in any season.
Evocative photographs showcase both the recipes and the exquisite beauty of Mallmann's home turf in Patagonia, Buenos Aires, and rural Uruguay. Seven Fires is a must for any griller ready to explore food's next frontier.
