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Wood-Fired Cooking: Techniques and Recipes for the Grill, Backyard Oven, Fireplace, and Campfire |
$24.77
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Mary Karlin's enticing recipes explore the diverse flavor characteristics of hardwoods and live-fire cooking methods, from Plank-Roasted Porterhouse or Indian Cilantro-Mint Naan to a hearth-baked Milanese Risotto Tart or Warm Chocolate-Chipotle Cakes. "Mary has followed in the footsteps of many great chef-mentors, but she has managed to develop a style all of her own. WOOD-FIRED COOKING is ideal for grilling enthusiasts looking for the next challenge. Karlin's expert planning shows efficient cooks how to make the best use of wood-fired cooking sessions, including step-by-step instructions for preparing an entire week's worth of food in a single session. Mary's passions come through in her recipes, lessons, and interactions with others." --Bob Nemerovski, culinary director, Ramekins Sonoma Valley Culinary School Introductory chapters cover the basics of indoor and outdoor wood-fired cooking, followed by the best applications for the myriad live-fire techniques, a survey of equipment, and detailed instructions on building fires and regulating temperatures. |
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Cooking with Master Chefs |
$3.98
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For example: -- from Charles Palmer (Aureole, New York), how to sear peppery venison steaks -- from Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger (Border Grill, Santa Monica), how to make a spicy vegetarian feast -- from Emeril Lagasse (Emeril's, New Orleans), how to produce an authentic crab boil and a shrimp etoufee -- from Andre Soltner (Lutece, New York), how to cook traditional family dishes from Alsace -- from Jeremiah Tower (Stars, San Francisco), three innovative ways with chicken -- from Lidia Bastianich (Felidia, New York), the secrets of pasta and risotto -- from Patrick Clark (Hay-Adams Hotel, Washington, D.C.), new ways with fish -- fresh salmon as a roulade, grouper crusty with horseradish -- from Michel Richard (Citrus, Los Angeles), how to work with chocolate -- a mousse-filled dome, deep-fried chocolate truffles -- from Amy Ferguson-Ota (The Ritz-Carlton, Hawaii), the special flavors of island produce -- breadfruit, ti leaves, green papayas, wok-seared ono -- from Robert Del Grande (Cafe Annie, Houston), how to cook with chiles -- from Nancy Silverton (Campanile, Los Angeles), the trick of a grape starter that works magic on her crusty loaves -- from Jan Birnbaum (Campton Place, San Francisco), how to home-smoke salmon and roast sassafras-encrusted lamb -- from Jean-Louis Palladin (Jean-Louis at The Watergate, Washington, D.C.), the technique of roasting duck breasts in a fireplace -- from Alice Waters (Chez Panisse, Berkeley), celebrating the winter harvest in vegetable dishes and salads -- from Jacques Pepin (chef-at-large), making puff pastry and a freestanding souffle Julia Child writes in her Introduction that she's never known a serious cook or chef who didn't say: "Every day I learn something new " "That point of view," she says, "turns home cooking and the pleasures of the table into a wonderful adventure.' So, appetit, and enjoy the adventures that this wonderful book provides. With the help of more than eighty color photographs we see the chefs at work in home kitchens and we learn the individual techniques that make their signature dishes so delicious -- and so workable. |
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Oakland Living Antique Bronze Pentagon Fireplace with Grill |
$389.99
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Cymax Stores |
Constructed of cast iron, with a beautiful bronze finish, the fireplace has a grill for cooking. Fireplace has an antique bronze finish Fireplace has a cast iron construction Fireplace has a high-grade polyester powder coat finish Brass and stainless steel hardware ensures that each product will be sturdy, durable and secure for years Finish provides a long lasting, beautiful finish that will maintain it's appearance for years to come Minimal maintenance Electrostatic application of the powder coat insures a smooth, even finish Quick and easy assembly is assured with step-by-step assembly instructions included Double QC quality program in which each piece is assembled prior to being unassembled and packaged assures that all parts are present and that the product will assemble easily Specifications: Overall dimensions: 34 H x 25 W x 25 D Weight: 122 lb The Antique Bronze Pentagon Fireplace will add character and charm to your outdoor space. |