Barcelona may be well known, but it is the capital of a region that may be less so: Catalonia. Chef Daniel Olivella, born and raised there before coming to the US, shares the culture and heritage of which he is fiercely proud. He presents authentic Catalan recipes that are rooted in the traditional yet modern approach he takes at his restaurants in San Francisco and Austin. Readers will delight in recipes for classic paellas and innovative Lamb Empanadas with Mojo, Spanish sushi with roasted vegetable purees, and miniature Turron flans. Studded with colorful narrative features and gorgeous photos that will transport readers, Catalan food reveals all the hidden secrets of Catalonia and its cuisine.