The definitive cookbook on Peruvian cuisine by the country’s most famous and popular chef, Gastón Acurio. Gastón Acurio is a major national celebrity with 735,000 Twitter followers and more than 1 million Facebook friends. He has his own television show and supporters who want him to be President. Brings 500 authentic recipes from the Peruvian home to the worldwide kitchen for the first time. Named ‘a hot food trend’ by USA Today and ‘the next big thing’ by the Wall Street Journal, Peru is now poised to expand its influence into the home kitchen. From quinoa and ceviche to gluten-free amaranth and aji amarillo, Peruvian food offers an abundance of healthy and unique ingredients. The launch coincides with Peruvian restaurants opening in major cities worldwide as the cuisine is embraced by the mainstream