Sunday, January 11, 2009

Welcome to the Table or Gourmet Herbs

Welcome to the Table: Simple Recipes for Gracious Dinners & Parties

Author: Barbara Scott Goodman

This is more than just a cookbook—it's House Beautiful's master recipe for turning every dinner into a celebration.

Dinnertime should be a special time—whether it's just family gathered together to share food and conversation or a full-scale formal party. And, with this lavishly illustrated House Beautiful salute to home cooking and gracious entertaining, every meal and every table will be extraordinary. The 130 mouthwatering recipes—shown on gorgeously designed spreads, with photos and serving ideas—include everything needed for a full supper: salads, soups, appetizers, main dishes, side dishes, and, of course, luscious desserts. Some make great weeknight dinners, including the Herb-Roasted Chicken—or dazzle guests with the fancier fare, such as Poached Filet of Beef with Watercress Sauce, on holidays and other important occasions. "Serving Style" features appear throughout the book, offering invaluable suggestions on tableware, flatware, linens, centerpieces, and other tabletop and serving accessories most appropriate for a recipe. They take into account the food's colors and textures, as well as the season, menu theme, and any other details that convey a welcoming spirit and generous sense of hospitality.



See also: Treinamento:Evocação de Excelência em Outros

Gourmet Herbs: Classic and Unusual Herbs for Your Garden and Your Table

Author: Beth Hanson

Written by acclaimed herb experts, this handsome and fact-packed compendium is a don't-miss for both gardeners and cooks. Not only does it feature the classic culinary herbs, but also the up-and-coming and hard-to-obtain varieties at the heart of the new international cuisine. From epazote (used in Mexican and Southwestern entrees), to fenugreek (an essential in Middle Eastern dishes), these plants go beyond the purely ornamental to bring you fresh, exciting tastes and aromas. Assure yourself of having a plentiful supply by following the tips on starting herbs from seed, growing them in containers, and preserving them for year-round use. Design a garden that looks beautiful, with contour and contrast, and that has an irresistible mixture of color and scent. A huge illustrated encyclopedia of gourmet herbs provides cultivating and cooking guidance, and recipes for scrumptious meals--like bruschetta, arroz verde, and Asian sate--will keep you harvesting and enlarging your herbal stock!



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