| Gleaning the best of the best from cookbooks the internet magazines and newspapers Fran McCullough presents us with the cream of the crop. In this year s book the strong influences of Southeast Asian cuisine and the most recent British Invasion are apparent. Recipes come from celebrities the likes of Bobby Flay Deborah Madison and Jamie Oliver and from working chefs. While the flavors are bold and the combinations ingenious take Caramelized Scallops with Smoked Chile Cream for instance the techniques and overall feel are not beyond the average home cook by any means. The emphasis seems to be on updating regional comfort foods with simple sophistication. There s even a recipe for Mayan Mystery cookies that will remind some of the enigmatic heroine of "Au Chocolat".By Fran McCullough (Editor) Over 125 recipes covering appetizers main dishes side dishes desserts Cook s notes beverage suggestions Technique "addiction" vegetable of the year and more No photos No nutritional analysis Suggestions for accompaniments and wines 352 Pages hardcover 10 1/2" x 7 1/2" |
