The Fire of Peru

“The godfather of Peruvian cuisine”  captures the flavors and excitement of his native food, from rustic stews to specialty dishes to fabulous cocktails.    Lima-born Los Angeles chef and restaurateur Ricardo Zarate delivers a standout cookbook on the new “it” cuisine—the food of Peru. He perfectly captures the spirit of modern Peruvian cooking, which reflects indigenous South American foods as well as Japanese, Chinese, and European influences, but also balances that variety with