Throw together a deliciously memorable Italian dinner party from this collection of fifty recipes. From the kitchen of celebrated chef and television host Michael Chiarello, the deliciously simple recipes in this deck are sure to spice up any gathering. They range from crispy Sausage-Stuffed Olives to scrumptious Chocolate Panini and will have friends and family coming back for seconds, or thirds!
In this cookbook--packed with 130 recipes, gorgeous photographs, and inspiring entertaining ideas--Chiarello shares his secrets for celebrating in style and having fun doing it.
The award-winning chef and TV host shares one hundred recipes from his critically acclaimed Napa Valley restaurant. Michael Chiarello has won countless fans through his appearances on Top Chef Masters, the Food Network, and PBS—as well as with the exquisite meals he serves at his award-winning restaurant, Bottega. Now Chiarello offers this beautiful cookbook inspired by the soulful Southern Italian-style menu at that legendary establishment. Bottega is rich with more than 120 photographs that convey the unique experience of dining there, and features one hundred amazing recipes for Southern Italian specialties. With signature Chiarello style, each dish is designed for the home cook to have as much easy and joy cooking as eating.
Collects more than three hundred recipes as well as a technique primer and how-to information on subjects as wide-ranging as rust removal, throwing a cocktail party, and knife skills.
Put your kitchen registry items to good use with this happily-ever-after cookbook for two that contains 130 recipes to celebrate a new marriage. Whether it’s experimenting in the kitchen or perfecting the classics, newlyweds can create cherished traditions around the table. Filled with recipes perfect for spending leisurely days cooking with your loved one, entertaining ideas for family and friends, and plenty of options for quick and satisfying weeknight dinners, this book is a sweet and practical resource for modern couples. Author Caroline Chambers shares stories from her first years of marriage and tips on weekly meal planning, pantry staples, and handy kitchen tools, everything needed to build a new kitchen together. This heartfelt collection of recipes and advice fosters everyday romance and inspires traditions, making this a joyfully welcome wedding or engagement present for the happy couple.
Recipes from the Top Chef: Just Desserts winner: “As a pastry chef for 25 years, this book inspires me to get into the kitchen and bake.” —Emily Luchetti, author of The Fearless Baker Yigit Pura is a sugar fiend . . . and a pastry dynamo. His striking desserts have sparked excitement and devotion from the top pastry kitchens of New York and San Francisco to the winner’s podium on Top Chef: Just Desserts. Now, Yigit shares his approach to pastry and his sweet formulas for the very first time. He demonstrates how fun—and simple—it can be to combine straightforward basics into beautiful, multilayered desserts. Each ingredient-driven chapter (sugar, flour, dairy, fruit, and chocolate) contains new twists on traditional recipes, such as Butterscotch Sauce, Sweet Almond Tart Dough, and Baked Berry Meringue Kisses. These playful sweets can be served on their own or combined into irresistible melanges such as the Negroni Creamsicle, a composition of Citrus & Vanilla Bean Scented Panna Cotta, Grapefruit-Campari Gelee, and Ruby Red Grapefruit Supremes, or the Sexy Chocolate Coupe, a chocolate extravaganza that marries Dark Chocolate Cremeux to Bittersweet Flourless Chocolate Cake. Brimming with innovative recipes and classic techniques that will elevate your pastry game, this book inspires you to create your own sweet alchemy.
A compilation of favorite recipes from a group of internationally acclaimed chefs features more than 120 signature dishes from such cooks as Emeril Lagasse, Mario Batali, and Wolfgang Puck, along with preparation tips and personal anecdotes.
Chef Michael Chiarello of the Napa Valley's celebrated Tra Vigne Restaurant shares his recipes and reminiscences inspired by his years there and the good Italian cooking of his family. 100 color photos.
This definitive baking guide is the much-anticipated cookbook from the Model Bakery, a mother-daughter–run baking destination with a huge local following that's been wowing the Wine Country for years. And this book of sensational artisan baked goods makes clear why there are lines out the door! Featuring 75 recipes and 60 photos, it's as luscious to look at as their most-requested breads, classic desserts, and fresh pastries—all arrayed here—are to eat. Pain au Levain, Sticky Buns, Peach Streusel Pie, Ginger Molasses Cookies, and many more glorious recipes make this a mouthwatering read and a reference gem for lovers of bread and pastry, cakes and cookies, and, of course, the Model Bakery!
