In the Sweet Kitchen: The Definitive Baker's Companion
Author: Regan Daley
This professional-quality, 704-page reference was singled out by the International Association of Culinary Professionals as the best cookbook of the year in 2000, in addition to being chosen as the best book of its category (Bread, Other Baking and Sweets).
What makes a book that special and that deserving? It's the wealth of information, the experienced voice, the eagerness to share. Celebrated pastry chef Regan Daley unravels the mystery of the baking process, explaining the "how" and "why" behind the components that go into making the perfect dessert, and provides the tools and information home bakers need to create delicious recipes of their own--in their own sweet kitchens. Includes 140 of Regan's favorite recipes.
Gourmet Magazine
...is as chunky as the best chocolate chip cookie with information and good recipes.
Los Angeles Times
...you can see for yourself that the award (IACP best cookbook of the year) was deserved.
Publishers Weekly
It is easy to see why the International Association of Culinary Professionals named this title 2001's Cookbook of the Year (published last year in Canada). As a pastry chef at some of the finest eateries in Toronto, Daley became convinced that it was the choice of ingredients that "made the greatest difference between a nice dessert, and one that was explosively flavorful and truly memorable." Fittingly, then, much of her book is devoted to ingredients: shopping guides, storage tips, preparation instructions and an occasional chemistry lesson about what they do. A section on tools is organized according to type and purpose; symbols designate their likely cost range, and Daley advises whether expensive items are necessary. She provides lucid explanations of sifting, folding and creaming, as well as helpful charts listing such items as flavored liqueurs and spirits, ingredient substitutions and compatible flavors. Daley's 140 recipes showcase the best of modern gourmet sensibility by encouraging simplicity and harmony as well as adventure and innovation: she includes classics like Chocolate Raspberry Torte and Wild Blueberry Pie as well as such bold creations as the Poppyseed Angelfood Cake with Grapefruit Curd; Polenta-Almond Cakes with Golden Raspberries and Cr?me Fra?che; Port Wine Jellies with Melon and Fresh Figs; and the humorously decadent S'mores Roulade. First published by Random House Canada, this book is an inspiration to novice and expert alike. Beautiful color photos. Agent, Susan Lescher. (Sept.) ~ Forecast: The IACP award, pleasing visuals and authoritative tone will help sell this impressive work. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
Library Journal
Obviously a labor of love, this ambitious handbook provides a thorough guide to the ingredients, equipment, and techniques used in baking; the 150 or so delectable recipes that make up the second half of the book are an added bonus. Daley, who worked as a pastry chef in some of Toronto's top restaurants, has an engaging conversational style, and even the most inexperienced home cook will find her book as unintimidating as it is informative. Professionals, too, will find it a handy reference. The recipes include both old favorites like Chocolate Chunk Cookies and sophisticated creations like Roasted Clementine and Chocolate Tart, as well as desserts Daley describes as "unashamedly trashy," such as her S'more Roulade. This book won the 2001 Book of the Year Award from the International Association of Culinary Professionals this spring, before it had an American publisher. Recommended for all baking collections. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
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Yummy Potatoes: 65 Downright Delicious Recipes
Author: Marlena Spieler
Baked, mashed, boiled, or fried, potatoes are always yummy. In this collection of recipes dedicated to the humble spud, 65 mouthwatering dishes range from classic gratins to pan-fried potato cakes to hearty stews. French fries go Vietnamese when tossed into a terrific stir-fry, and potatoes take center stage in entr es like Malaysian Stew and the Mushroom Forager's Cottage Pie. Check out the 20 different ways to make mashed potatoes and the 25 variations on potato salad. With a short history of the tater and a description of its many varieties, vegetarians and meat-eaters alike will be craving some Yummy Potatoes.
Table of Contents:
Introduction 11Breakfast Potatoes 22
The Best Hash Browns/Home Fries 24
Huevos Estilo Andalucia: Eggs Poached in Potato-Pepper-Tomato Sauce 27
Papeta pur Eeda: Parsee Potatoes with Cumin, Chile, and Poached Egg 28
Car Breakdown on a Greek Island, Mechanic's Flat Potato and Feta Omelet 30
Leah's Potato and Cheese Scramble 33
Corned Beef Hash a la James Beard 34
Tapas, Meze & Antipasti 36
The Olive Presser's Tortilla 38
Cazilli 40
Patatas a la Riojana 42
Tikki Aloo: Indian Potato Fritters 43
Rosemary Roast Potatoes with Black Olive-Rosemary Aioli 44
Bibeleskaes 46
Patatas a la Importancia 47
Grilled Marinated Potato Slices with Whole Green Onions and Romesco Sauce 49
Chermoula Potatoes 51
Potato Soup 52
Minestra al Orzo: Italian Alpine Soup of Broccoli, Barley, and Potato 55
Potato and Leek Soup from the Highlands of Scotland 56
Potato-Cauliflower Soup 58
Polish Pickle Soup 60
South Indian Potato-Coconut Soup 61
Aqua Cotta: GarlickyPotato-Tomato Broth with Arugula from the Maremma in Tuscany 62
Potato Salad 64
Salade Tiede aux Pommes de Terre et aux Lardons 68
Bruce's Deli Potato Salad 70
Old Country Potato Salad with Dill and Purslane 71
Causa a la Limono: Peruvian Mashed Potato Salad with Lemon, Olive Oil, Olives, and Chiles 72
Chef Arlene Coco's and Avery Island's Cajun Potato Salad 73
Bollywood Batata Bowl 75
Salade Russe: Russian Potato Salad with Beets, Chopped Pickle, and Fresh Dill 77
Boiled, Stewed & Saucy Sides 78
Raclette 81
Kartoffel mit Frankfurter Gruen Sosse: Hot Buttered Potatoes with Frankfurt Green Sauce 84
Papas Chorreadas: Potatoes with Spicy, Tomatoey Cheese Sauce 86
Yellow-Fleshed Potatoes with Asparagus, Duck or Goose Fat, and Truffle Paste 89
Aloo Tamatar Bhaji: Gingered Tomato-Curry Potatoes 91
Creamy Swedish Potatoes 93
Mashed and Crushed, on Your Plate or in a Bowl 94
Mashed Potatoes 98
Crazy Rich, Creamy Double-Garlic Mashed Potatoes 101
Crushed Potatoes with Olive Oil 103
Irresistible Basil Mashed Potatoes to Make You Swoon 105
The Prince's Potatoes: Mexican Mash from Highgrove 106
Aligot: Mashed Potatoes Whipped into a Garlic Frenzy with Lots of Melty Cheese 109
Baked, Roasted & Gratineed: As a Sideshow or Main Event 110
Gratin Girl's Potatoes: Classic Potato Gratin 115
It's All about the Potatoes! Potatoey Gratin 118
Patatas me Limono: Greek Lemon-Garlic Potatoes 120
Edouard's Frankfurt Book Fair Gratin, also known as Pommes a la Vignerons 122
Auntie Stellie's Twice-Baked Thanksgiving Potatoes 124
Gratin Forestier: Mighty Wild Mushroom Potato Gratin 127
Kate's Hasselbacks with Bajan Spicing 128
Fried in a Pan: Alongside Anything! 130
French Fries 133
Charles Phan's Slanted Door Tomato-Beef Stir-Fry with French Fries! 135
Kathleen's Potatoes with Rosemary, Bacon, and Duck Fat 136
Rockin' Fried Potatoes with Wild Citrus Mojo Sauce 138
Thin Wafers of Fried Potato with Preserved Lemon, Garlic, and Saffron Aioli 140
Pommes de Terra a l'Ail: Pan-Browned Potatoes with Garlic and Parsley 143
Latkes: Eastern European Jewish Potato Pancakes 144
Persian Saffron-Dill Pilaf with a Crisp Potato Crust 147
Potatoes for Dinner! 150
Pasta con le Patate: Pasta with Potatoes, Tomatoes, and Cheese, from Old Napoli 153
Kim's Carnitas with Potatoes 154
The Mushroom Forager's Cottage Pie 155
Roesti: Swiss Buttery Shredded Potato Cake 158
Enchiladas de Patatas: Potato Enchiladas with Red Chile Sauce and Melty Cheese 160
Bacalao con Papas: Salt Cod and Potatoes Stewed with Chorizo and Tomatoes 162
Traditional Ligurian Gnocchi with Fragrant Basil Pesto 164
Yellow Curry of Potatoes and Chicken 168
Savory, Spicy Middle Eastern Pot of Tomatoey Potatoes and Meat 170
Greek Veal, Pork, or Turkey, Stuffed with Feta and Braised with Wine and Potatoes 173
Malaysian Stew of Black Mushrooms, Tofu, Miso, and Potatoes 174
Patata Pitta: Crisp Filo Pies of Mashed Potato, Cheese, and Olive Paste 176
Index 177
Table of Equivalents 180
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