by James Peterson (Find this book)
Hundreds of recipes designed to get exceptional meals on the table in under an hour
With
"Kitchen Simple," James Peterson, one of America's most celebrated
cookbook authors and renowned cooking instructors, delivers a definitive
resource for the busy home cook. Elevating routine, weekday fare into
exciting culinary creations, Peterson proves unequivocally that great
food need not be complicated or time-consuming to prepare.
More than
200 recipes, such as Summer Steak Salad, Mexican-Style Gazpacho, White
Bean Bruschetta, Red Cabbage with Bacon and Apples, and Ricotta Ravioli,
are thoughtfully streamlined to require no more than thirty minutes of
active prep time with delivery to the table in under an hour. For
leisurely meals and celebratory occasions, there are also dozens of luxe
dishes, like Red Wine Pot Roast, Eggplant Parmigiano, Duck Confit, and
Profiteroles with Chocolate Sauce. And, from the master of sauces, comes
a paired-down primer on making foolproof Mayonnaise, Caper and Herb
Sauce for vegetables and chicken, and an easy Bearnaise to dress up
grilled fish.
"Kitchen Simple" presents creative possibilities for
weeknight meals, quick-and-easy breakfasts, impromptu dinner parties,
and inspired last-minute desserts. And with Peterson's invaluable
variations, cooks can confidently substitute harder-to-find ingredients
with items already at hand. Additional advice on how to stock a pantry
with staples to make everyday cooking even easier, plus an inventory of
truly indispensable kitchen tools make "Kitchen Simple" a go-to source
of inspiration for cooks of all persuasions: novice or experienced,
time-pressed or laid-back, casual or serious. -- Publisher Marketing