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Chronicle Books
The Wine Lover's Cookbook: Great Meals for the Perfect Glass of Wine
It's time to pull the cork on that special bottle of wine. The food you serve with it will play a crucial role in your enjoyment of the wine, helping to bring out its very best qualities. In this breakthrough book, wine expert and award-winning cookbook author Sid Goldstein takes the mystery out of pairing food with wine. Offering clear, lively descriptions of more than a dozen of the most popular varieties, from crowd-pleasers such as Merlot and Chardonnay to up-and -comers like Viognier and Syrah. Each chapter begins with a flavor portrait of the featured wine, including typical aromas, styles, flavor characteristics, and primary source regions, followed by an easy-to-read list of base and bridge ingredients that help connect the wine with the food.
$22.95
The Dean and DeLuca: The Food and Wine Cookbook
In the alphabet of gourmets, D stands for Dean & DeLuca, long considered one of the finest food emporiums in the world. Now they bring their vast culinary expertise to this stunning new cookbook with over 80 inspired recipes, each complemented by carefully chosen wines. Chapters take us from aperitifs and appetizers, salads, and entrees, right through to desserts and melt-in-the-mouth friandises to enjoy with coffee or after-dinner drinks. Balsamic-Glazed Mushrooms whet the appetite, accompanied by a glass of Zinfandel. Duck Breasts with Caramelized Pears delight the palate with a tangy Riesling. Chocolate Truffle Tartlets satisfy the sweet tooth when daringly paired with Cabernet port. But this is more than a delectable cookbook. It includes a primer on wine (with particular advice on California wines and why certain varietals bring out the flavors of various dishes), a handy food and wine matching chart, and a glossary of unusual terms and ingredients. Rich color photography highlights both the painterly landscapes of fertile vineyards and a host of exquisite dishes. A glorious celebration of the many pleasures of the table.
$35.00
The Il Fornaio Pasta Book
For Italians, food says family and friends, culture and heritage, joy to be shared. And the world over, nothing says Italian food like a bowl of delicious pasta. The Il Fornaio Pasta Book is a personal collection of Executive Chef Maurizio Mazzon's favorite dishes, gathered from all twenty regions of Italy -- from Piemonte in the north to Calabria at the tip of the boot. The beauty of pasta lies in its simplicity. Flour, water, and a few other basic ingredients form the foundation of an almost endless variety of dishes. Each region of Italy is fiercely proud of its specialties, and uses completely distinctive ingredients to create unforgettable flavors. Trenette con Pesto alla Genovese features the distinctive pesto sauce, widely thought to have originated in Liguria, to create a flavorful melange of fresh basil, savory romano, and homemade pasta. Hats off to Emilia-Romagna!, famous for its Cappellacci alla Zucca -- little hat-shaped pasta, stuffed with creamy butternut squash, parmesan, and walnuts. Along the southern shores, shellfish influences many dishes, including the classic Vermicelli olle Vongole, which combines thin strands of pasta with steamed clams in an aromatic garlic and white wine broth.
$27.50
The Il Fornaio Baking Book
The acclaimed Il Fornaio Baking Book celebrates the Italian culinary legacy of both staunch traditionalism and irrepressible innovation. Over 70 classic and inventive recipes from the kitchens of Il Fornaio's renowned bakeries, restaurants, and cafes are interwoven with author Franco Galli's heart-warming family memories and fascinating pieces of lore. Find traditional and specialty breads, pizza, focaccia, and other savory dishes as well as a temptingly sweet selection of biscotti, cakes, and tarts—all with easy-to-follow recipes. Generously illustrated with hand-toned photographs, this great book—at a great new value—is perfect for anyone with a passion for baking.
$16.95
Crepes: Sweet and Savory Recipes for the Home Cook
No wonder the French love them! Soft, warm, and delicate, crepes are also fast and fun to make -- as well as wonderfully versatile. In this elegant volume, Lou Seibert Pappas offers dozens of tempting ideas and combinations for the svelte and worldly crepe. Spanning the range of flavor from hearty Buckwheat Galettes with Smokes Salmon and Red Onions all the way to the sweet delight of Espresso Crepes with Chocolate Coffee Beans, the recipes in Crepes are utterly irresistible.
$14.95
Solo Suppers: Simple Delicious Meals to Cook for Yourself
Cooking for one and looking for inspiration? Look no further than acclaimed cookbook author Joyce Goldstein. She knows how to dine well alone at home. With only yourself to impress, you're free to indulge in whatever strikes your fancy. And it's a great opportunity to sample new ingredients and recipes. In Solo Suppers, each dish has been designed to serve one in style. Spicy Tortilla and Lime Soup makes a hearty main dish, while chicken flavored with crispy pancetta and sun-dried tomatoes cooks up fast when time is short. Substantial salads of brightly colored beets and baby spinach are dressed with minty vinaigrette. Seafood Curry, fragrant with coconut milk, pairs nicely with flufly jasmine rice. Essential tios and techniques give valuable advice on shopping for one, stocking the pantry, planning meals, and creating tomorrow's dinner using today's leftovers. Recipes often include variations that take advantage of seasonal ingredients, while an array of sauces can turn a salmon fillet or lamb steak into a gourmet dish. For those evenings when the good company is your own, pamper yourself with a delicious, well cooked meal and relish the Solo Supper experience.
$19.95
The Tra Vigne Cookbook: Seasons in the California Wine Country
People the world over come to California's wine country for a taste of the good life. They find it in abundance at Napa Valley's celebrated Tra Vigne restaurant (the name is Italian or "among the vines"), where an enchanting vineyard setting and chef Michael Chiarello's robust Italian dishes make for an unforgettable dining experience. Now, Chiarello takes readers behind the scenes at the restaurant, sharing recipes and reminiscences inspired by his years at Tra Vigne and the good Italian cooking of his family. The Tra Vigne Cookbook: Seasons in the California Wine Country with Michael Chiarello celebrates the natural beauty and abundance of the Napa Valley with a passionate gastronomic journey through the changing seasons. In addition to seasonal delights like roasted asparagus, lemon-braised artichokes, and pumpkin polenta, home cooks will discover the secrets for Tra Vigne classics such as herb gnocchi with braised lamb shanks and wild mushrooms, crunchy fritto misto with tomato vinegar, rich and crumbly Italian holiday cookies, and a decadent chocolate tiramisù. With lush photographs and a strikingly contemporary design.
$35.00
Farallon Cookbook: The Very Best of San Francisco Cuisine
Since Farallon opened in San Francisco's theater district in 1997, patrons of this critically acclaimed restaurant from across the country have given its innovative "coastal cuisine" rave reviews. Now, executive chef and co-owner Mark Franz has compiled the recipes that have taken the culinary world by storm. The Farallon Cookbook will take serious home cooks on an undersea voyage, indulging in such ocean delights as Peeky-Toe Crab with Truffled Mashed Potatoes or Rosemary Seared Prawns with Saffron Risotto. Seafood is not Mark's only specialty. He's also famous for his succulent Braised Veal with Lobster Tails and savory Roasted Quail Stuffed with Armagnac Laced Prunes. This handsome volume—as stunning as the restaurant itself—is packed with tips from the chef, techniques to simplify the recipes, and an irresistible selection of desserts from Farallon's celebrated pastry chef Emily Luchetti.
$25.00
Olive Oil: From Tree to Table
In Olive Oil: From Tree to Table, acclaimed food writer Peggy Knickerbocker and photographer Laurie Smith trace the voyage of the succulent oil. They take us to the rustic orchards of Greece, Spain, Italy, and California; show us the fascinating process of harvesting the fruit and extracting the shimmering essence; and let us taste the exquisite results through their own trusted recipes. From a simple tasting to a lavish feast, here are countless ways to enjoy the fruity savor of pure olive oil. With a foreword by Maggie Blyth Klein, author of The Feast of the Olive and co-owner of Oliveto, a premier San Francisco Bay Area restaurant serving Mediterranean-style cuisine, Olive Oil is an inspirational homage to this most delectable of ingredients.
$19.95
Sam Choy's Sampler Cookbook
Sam Choy’s Sampler—Welcome to the Wonderful World of Hawai‘i’s Cuisine is the perfect introduction to the exotic and sunny flavors of Hawai‘i’s multicultural cooking. Sam’s recipes reflect a melding of East and West, with distinctive Polynesian flourishes and some highly innovative twists that could have been conceived only in the creative and original mind of Chef Choy. Here are over 80 recipes including both Sam’s innovations as well as his renditions of Island favorites. They range from simple preparations like poke, an addictively delicious raw seafood appetizer, to elaborate and beautiful dishes like Sautéed Island Fish Trio, sure to dazzle the table and palate at your next dinner party.
$14.00
Enoteca: Simple, Delicious Recipes in the Italian Wine Bar Tradition
Dating back to ancient Rome, the enoteca, or wine bar where people gather to relax, chat, taste regional wines and munch on bruschette is popular again. Goldstein (Sephardic Flavors) captures this slow, sociable way of life with over 70 recipes from more than 30 enotecas in Italy, from Fried Zucchini Blossoms from Osteria del Vicolo Nuovo (near Bologna) to Roman Meat Loaf, from Rome's Bottega del Vino di Anacleto Bleve. Each recipe comes with suggested matching wines chosen by the author's son, sommelier Evan Goldstein which are adequate, but not exhaustive. Tantalizing finger foods such as Meat-Stuffed Deep-Fried Olives and Saffron Rice Croquettes are the book's strength, but there are plenty of entr?es, too, such as Sicilian Swordfish Rolls and Baked Clams with Oregano. Crab Salad on Polenta Crostini or Sweet Pepper Ragout serve as lunches, with Mascarpone and Fruit Tart or even Fig Salami with cheese to finish it off. One could make a meal, too, out of Stuffed Pasta Rolls although time-consuming homemade pasta is required. Home cooks will appreciate Goldstein's glossary of Italian cheeses and her impressive bibliography. Overall, this is an elegant, charming and easy-to-use book, with well-chosen recipes for light meals or snacks. The book will be nearly irresistible to wine lovers, but any cook with a passion for Italian food will find it enticing.
$24.95
Food and Wine Lover's Companion to Tuscany
The Food and Wine Lover's Companion to Tuscany, originally published in 1996, was one of the first guidebooks to focus exclusively on the traditional foods and local wines of this region-the most traveled-to area of Italy. This essential guide, now completely revised and incorporating over 40 new entries, is still the only book anyone needs to find the little-known shops, markets, festivals, and wineries that capture the spirit of Tuscany. Author Carla Capalbo, who makes her home in the region, passes on her extensive knowledge of Tuscan foods and wine, exploring each town, village, and quaint back road. No one considering a trip to Tuscany should leave home without this book.
$18.95
Vegetarian Sandwiches: Fresh Fillings for Slices, Pockets, Wraps, and Rolls
Goodbye, peanut butter and jelly! In this lively, easy-to-use cookbook, author Paulette Mitchell shares 75 recipes for delicious, healthy hand-held meals that will satisfy both vegetarians and omnivores alike. Think a veggie sandwich is just cheese and sprouts? Think again.Try brown-bagging it with Mexican Black-Bean Pitas, wowing a dinner party with elegant Pear Crostini, or satisfying a hungry crowd with Eggplant Parmesan Poor Boys. Plus, you'll find great sandwich accompaniments such as Herbed Fresh Tomato-Carrot Soup and Potato Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette. From tofu and tempeh to fresh veggies and grains, Vegetarian Sandwiches is a must-have for the lunchbox set.
$16.95
Meze: Small Bites, Big Flavors from the Greek Table
As timeless as the azure waters of the Aegean, the little Greek dishes known as meze are perfect for today's way of eating. Author Rosemary Barron has compiled 65 of her favorite recipes- full of flavor and good health- from traditional small bowls of marinated olives and little cheeses to more substantial meat-filled pastries and grilled seafood. Meze gives advice on stocking the shelves with essential basics and offers helpful hints on preparing spectacular Mediterranean buffets or casual outdoor get-togethers without spending all day in the kitchen. Meze celebrates the art of slowing down, of savoring the simple, distinct flavors of Mediterranean ingredients, and of sharing the experience with friends and family.
$18.95
Focaccia: Simple Breads from the Italian Oven
Focaccia, a delicious northern Italian flatbread, is fast becoming as popular in this country as pizza. Written by an acclaimed expert on Italian baking and illustrated with full-color photos, this inviting cookbook provides the key to making simple, flavorful focaccia a staple of all your meals. Includes 50 recipes for savory and sweet versions of focaccia.
$14.95
The Complete Vegetarian Handbook: Recipes and Techniques for Preparing Delicious, Healthy Cuisine
The Complete Vegetarian Handbook is filled with detailed descriptions of fresh vegetables and fruits, nuts and seeds, pasta and grains, and soy foods, and handy tips on how to buy, store, and prepare each one for maximum flavor. Plus, more than 70 delicious recipes are just waiting for you to boost your culinary repertoire with these delicious and healthful ingredients.
$19.95
The Art of Chocolate: Techniques & Recipes for Simply Spectacular Desserts & Confections
Chicago teacher Elaine Gonzalez and photographer Frankie Frankeny have produced a beautiful and useful book of techniques and recipes called 'The Art of Chocolate'. In addition to cakes, desserts and confections (including half-a-dozen truffle creations), Gonzales creates chocolate leaves, flours, cups, baskets and boxes. It's for chocolate lovers of an artistic bent.
$24.95
The Taste of Summer: Inspired Recipes for Casual Entertaining
Chilled gazpacho, fresh lobster salad, buttery shortcake piled high with sweet strawberries—summer cooking is all about making the most of the season's luscious abundance. Revised and updated, this bestselling cookbook now has a beautiful full-color format packed with photographs and colorful sidebars full of helpful hints on cooking and entertaining. Whether you're toasting a new graduate with a backyard buffet or relaxing under the stars with a picnic for two, The Taste of Summer will delight and inspire you all year round.
$22.95
The Garden Entertaining Cookbook: Recipes and Menus for Casual Dining Outdoors
Kick off the summer with a cocktail party on the patio featuring Frosty Margaritas. Grilled Hamburgers with Red Onion Sauce and Herbed Potato Salad make watching the Fourth of July fireworks a truly spectacular event. Fire up the barbecue for an early autumn lunch, complete with Mixed Grill of Sausages with Tarragon-Mustard Sauce, Warm Lentils and Sauteed Spinach, and Buffalo Bay Apple Crisp for dessert. Each chapter includes informative sidebars on topics such as growing tomatoes, using edible flowers, and choosing herbs. In addition to complete menus for planning any size soiree, The Garden Entertaining Cookbook features beautiful color photographs offering ideas for decorating tables and using lighting and candles to create just the right mood. Whether you are planning an intimate dinner for two or an elaborate celebration, this book has all you need for throwing a memorable event surrounded by the beauty of nature.
$24.95
Cafe Pasqual's Cookbook: Spirited Recipes from Santa Fe
This first collection of recipes from Santa Fe's Cafe Pasqual includes over 60 recipes--an enticing variety of easy-to-prepare dishes, from simple breakfast quesadillas to all-out dinners. With Cafe Pasqual's Cookbook, you'll make this Santa Fe tradition your own.
$22.95
Veneto: Authentic Recipes from Venice and the Italian Northeast
Most everyone is familiar with the enchanting city of Venice, but the Veneto region of Italy also lays claim to rich deltas of rice, olive groves and vineyards, fertile flatlands, and one of the most dramatic mountainscapes anywhere in the world. Naturally, this would create a wealth of cherished culinary traditions. The authentic Veneto kitchen merges its ancient heritage with humble ingredients, producing one of the most fascinating cuisines in Italy. Julia della Croce shares the origins of over 60 recipes as she takes the reader on a glorious visual and culinary tour of the Veneto. Belluno's pillow-shaped pasta stuffed with beets and sprinkled with poppyseeds reveals Austrian influences, while a meal of roasted turkey topped with pomegranate sauce is a sure indicator that it's time to celebrate the fall harvest. Handy lists of charming places to stay, local festivals and cooking classes, plus evocative photos of the food and countryside will inspire anyone to plan their next vacation to the Veneto. Until then, this beloved region is as close as the kitchen.
$19.95
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