COCONUT GROVE, Fla., Oct. 30, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- While some foods are meant to be merely tasted, others are designed to be savored from appearance, to aroma, to taste. Such is what celebrated Chef Gilberto Barrera Prada presents in a new book released through Xlibris. The Book of the Chef: Fantasy Plates uncovers the secrets to fine and creative cuisine.

Unleashing his culinary prowess and bringing a masterpiece that is bound to satisfy the eyes and the stomach, Prada invites readers to indulge in a scrumptious collection of mouthwatering recipes as he offers fascinating fantasy plates. The Book of the Chef features a wide array of enticing recipes that are eloquently prepared creatively. This artistry known as fantasy plates are elaborated for easy imitation by professional and aspiring chefs, while each recipe is translated to Spanish. The presentation offers a sense of satisfaction when preparing any of the dishes. Among the featured recipes of meats, vegetables, and fruits are Carpaccio de alcachofa, Sea bass with caviar, Aromatized sea bass, and Grouper al vapor. As well, The Book of the Chef also includes refreshing cocktails that readers will find handy for any type of occasion.

An absorbing collection of fine cuisine, The Book of the Chef is a masterpiece where creation, patience, and food meet. It is a complete book to make a master in the kitchen with all the talent that good cooking requires. For more information on this book, log on to www.Xlibris.com.

About the Author

Chef Gilberto Barrera Prada's first culinary studies were in Columbia. Since then, he has studied in Europe and in the United States of America. These studies have given him the skills that have made him a chef. He is grateful for them, since the profession is rooted in his soul. Every day, he likes to give a message about gastronomy. He wants to leave some of his experiences in the books he is editing, and mainly to say that on the table that people eat, people leave a part of their lives.

       The Book of the Chef * by Chef Gilberto Barrera Prada
                       Fantasy Plates
             Publication Date: October 27, 2009
      Picture Book; $49.99; 162 pages; 978-1-4415-7292-9
    Picture Book Hardcover; $59.99; 162 pages; 978-1-4415-7293-6

Members of the media who wish to review this book may request a complimentary paperback copy by contacting the publisher at (888) 795-4274 x. 7479. To purchase copies of the book for resale, please fax Xlibris at (610) 915-0294 or call (888) 795-4274 x. 7876.

For more information, contact Xlibris at (888) 795-4274 or on the web at www.Xlibris.com.

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