| Despite the fact that Chef O Connell is an award-winning chef whose inn has become a mecca for foodies and Washington DC area celebs the recipes in this book do not require a culinary degree and a sous chef or two to create. On the other hand these aren t quick weeknight skillet dinners either. His cuisine is American informed by global travels and it relies on the surprise of seductive presentation and surprising taste combinations to woo its audience. For instance take Chilled Grilled Black Mission Figs with Virginia Country Ham & Lime Cream. Or the towering Portobello Mushrooms Pretending to be a Filet Mignon. Then there s Grapefruit Tart with Chocolate-Pecan Crust. Chef O Connell makes great use of the locally available produce meats and seafood sometimes combined with imported ingredients that elevate the recipe to new heights of sophistication and inventiveness.By Patrick O Connell 110 Elegant recipes from an award-winning chef Over 300 gorgeous photos of food and the Inn and its surroundings Anecdotal information No nutritional analysis 173 Pages hardcover 9 1/4" x 11 3/4" |
