Mexico's rich and diverse culinary traditions include countless complex and vibrant dishes. In these pages, you will find recipes that capture the best of the cuisine, from mole poblano, a long-simmered blend of chiles, seeds, and spices, to bright-flavored ceviche dressed with fresh citrus juice. A chapter on desserts also tempts, whether you crave chocolate cake with chile-infused whipped cream or coffee and KahlÚa flan. Williams-Sonoma Collection Mexican offers more than 40 recipes, including well-loved classics and many other timeless dishes. For a casual dinner, fill warm corn tortillas with tender morsels of carnitas or chunks of fresh fish lightly fried to a crisp golden brown. Or, plan a summer supper of watercress salad tossed with orange, jicama, and avocado; creamy corn and poblano chile soup; and delicate sea bass topped with salsa verde. Versatile and delicious, Mexican food is always irresistible. Full-color photographs of each dish help you decide which one to prepare, and each recipe is accompanied by a photographic side note that highlights a key ingredient or technique, making Mexican more than just a superb collection of recipes. Including all the basics and an extensive glossary, this essential volume will help you create and enjoy many delicious Mexican meals.
More than 40 recipes, including favorite classics and fresh new ideas, are included in this collection--plus a chapter devoted entirely to chocolate! Full-color photographs of each dessert help make it easy to decide which to prepare, and each recipe is accompanied by a photographic side note that highlights a baking technique or key ingredient.
Offers easy-to-follow instructions for making a complete Thanksgiving dinner, including recipes for salads, soups, the main course, dressings, stuffings, breads, vegetables, relishes, potatoes, and desserts.
Everybody loves pasta, and now Williams-Sonoma makes it easy to prepare wonderful pasta dishes that evoke the genuine spirit of Italy. Forty-two easy-to-follow recipes are accompanied by beautiful photographs and sidebars highlighting key ingredients or cooking techniques. Highlights include Classic Pasta with Homestyle Tomato Sauce, Crab Ravioli and Roasted Eggplant Lasagna.
From a hearty frittata with sweet peppers and sausage to tender gnocchi served with a sublime sauce of four cheeses and grilled balsamic-glazed veal chops on a bed of polenta, the sumptuous yet easy-to-make recipes in this book represent the very best of vibrant Italian cuisine. Williams-Sonoma Collection Italian offers more than 40 recipes, including beloved favorites as well as exciting new ideas. Pastas such as ravioli filled with butternut squash or papparadelle sauced with long-simmered meat ragù make satisfying meals in themselves. When hosting an elegant dinner party, serve individual spinach timbales followed by roast sea bass with fennel and lemon. For a sweet finish, choose from crunchy almond biscotti, irresistible tiramisù, or creamy panna cotta. With an entire chapter devoted to each traditional Italian course, this volume offers plenty of inspiring recipes perfect for any occasion. Full-color photographs of each dish help you decide which one to prepare, and each recipe is accompanied by a photographic side note that highlights a key ingredient or technique. With an informative basics section on Italian cooking, including an extensive glossary, you will quickly learn all you need to know to make delicious Italian meals to share with family and friends.
When it comes to preparing memorable meals for milestone events and holidays, knowledgeable chefs and cooking aficionados alike turn to Special Occasions. It offers 150 of the best, most elegant recipes from the original series, each illustrated with gorgeous four-color photography. Entertain family and friends with appealing appetizers, main dishes, and desserts, plus creative ideas for complementary beverages and sides, culled from a range of cooking experts and international culinary traditions. Features 150 kitchen-tested recipes to celebrate life`s special occasions Expert tips on preparation, cooking, serving, and storing Includes an illustrated glossary of key ingredients, cooking procedures, and equipment
The executive chef for Table 8 restaurants in Los Angeles and Miami introduces a selection of innovative recipes for sophisticated small plates and cocktails that are perfect for occasions of all sizes.
Appetizers gives more than just a little taste--it offers 150 of the best appetizer recipes from the original Lifestyles series, each illustrated with stunning four-color photography. Devoted to the way people who love good food cook, dine, and entertain today, the titles in this popular series were written by leading chefs and authors worldwide. Appetizers features classically inspired yet contemporary recipes drawn from an international palette of culinary traditions. Features: 150 kitchen-tested appetizer recipes with four-color photography Expert tips on preparation, cooking, serving, and storing Includes an illustrated glossary of key ingredients, cooking procedures, and equipment
Introduces detailed recipes for canapés and appetizers, along with menu suggestions for a wide range of occasions, advice on portion allocation, tips on planning ahead, and step-by-step instructions.