“Katie, like me, has a foot in both America and Spain. In this book, she shares new, unique dishes that don’t just prove her mastery of both cuisines, but also the joy she finds in feeding her beautiful family.” —José Andrés
Chef Katie Button was raised on American classics: meatloaf, creamed corn, chocolate chip cookies straight from the oven. But when she began cooking professionally, it was the food of Spain that really fired her imagination. Now, as the James Beard–nominated chef and co-founder of Cúrate Bar de Tapas—one of the most acclaimed Spanish restaurants in the country—and the mother of two half-Spanish children, she brings together these two culinary cultures in one delectable collection of family friendly recipes.
Think Spiced Seared Salmon with Catalan-Style Spinach, Spanish Adobo Fried Chicken, No Churn Salted Olive Oil Ice Cream and, of course, the Ultimate Spanish Tortilla. Drawing inspiration from the Spanish pantry, Button transforms old standbys into something new and exciting, giving you the best of both worlds. These are simple, accessible dishes for everyday cooking; sure-to-be-future-favorites like meatloaf with pinenuts (and secret anchovies!), kale salad with Mojo Verde vinaigrette, and smashburgers zhuged up with smoked paprika and aioli.
Whether you’re looking to breathe new life into your recipe rotation or to level up your entertaining, Spanish Accent adds a touch of Spanish flair to every meal. Filled with all the expert tips, tricks, and timesaving, flavor-boosting shortcuts you could ever want, it’s a cookbook that celebrates the global way in which we all cook and eat today.
* Easy weeknight dinners from Orzo with Garlicky Shrimp and Sherry, Smoky Sausage, Beans and Greens Stew, Dinner Omelets with Pan con Tomate, Tender Braised Chicken Legs with Brandy, Prunes and Pine Nuts to Knock-Your-Socks-Off Meatloaf.
* Salads and veggies galore: Kale Salad with Mojo Verde and Halloumi, Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Green Olive Butter, Spiced Roasted Carrots with Savory Yogurt Sauce, Tomato Olive Salad, Corn on the Cob with Anchovy Dill Butter
*Having friends over for tapas? Try the Sweet and Savory Spanish Cocktail Mix, Spinach and Artichoke Dip Croquetas, Olives Marinated with Lemon, Garlic, and Herbs or a Roasted Pepper, Caramelized Shallot, and Marcona Almond Dip
* Desserts the whole family will love like Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Orange and Almonds, Preserved Lemon Bundt Cake, Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Tempranillo Compote and Whipped Ganache Frosting, Pumpkin Flan and a Basque-Style Ginger Cheesecake
Author
Katie Button
Katie Button is a cookbook author, mother, five-time James Beard Award nominee, the chef and co-founder of the acclaimed Spanish restaurant Cúrate Bar de Tapas and a Food & Wine Best New Chef (2015). Under her stewardship, Cúrate Bar de Tapas was honored with the James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Hospitality Award in 2022 and was recognized in the 2025 Michelin Guide. SPANISH ACCENT, Button’s second cookbook, celebrates bold Spanish flavors through a modern, personal lens, continuing the culinary journey she began with her first cookbook, Cúrate: Authentic Spanish Food from an American Kitchen (2016), which brought the spirit of her restaurant into home kitchens. Button is the host of Magnolia Network’s From the Source and was most recently selected as one of 16 elite chefs to compete on CBS’s high-stakes culinary competition series America’s Culinary Cup, where she showcases her creativity, technical precision, and leadership on a national stage. She lives in Asheville, North Carolina.
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