Resumen
Cocina moderna is a vintage Spanish-language cookbook offering a comprehensive glimpse into the domestic cooking practices and culinary trends of its era—most likely the late 19th to early 20th century.
Written by an anonymous author, this practical guide was designed for home cooks, particularly women managing family kitchens in urban households.
The book features a wide variety of recipes for soups, meats, fish, vegetables, pastries, desserts, and beverages, emphasizing modern techniques (for its time), ingredient substitutions, and seasonal menus.
It often combines traditional Spanish cuisine with European influences, reflecting the growing interest in modernization and refinement in daily meals.
Beyond recipes, Cocina moderna sometimes includes sections on table service, meal planning, household economy, and tips for preserving food, making it both a cookbook and a manual for domestic efficiency.