| How to Roast a Lamb: New Greek Classic Cooking Contributor(s): Psilakis, Michael (Author), Kafka, Barbara (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 0316041211 ISBN-13: 9780316041218 Publisher: Little Brown and Company OUR PRICE: $31.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2009 Annotation: A rising star in the food world, Michael Psilakis is co-owner of a growing empire of modern Mediterranean restaurants, and one of the most exciting young chefs in America today. In "How to Roast a Lamb," the self-taught chef offers recipes from his restaurants and his home in this, his much-anticipated first cookbook. Ten chapters provide colorful and heartfelt personal essays that lead into thematically related recipes. Gorgeous color photography accompanies many of the recipes throughout. Psilakis's cooking utilizes the fresh, naturally healthful ingredients of the Mediterranean augmented by techniques that define New American cuisine. Home cooks who have gravitated toward Italian cookbooks for the simple, user-friendly dishes, satisfying flavors, and comfortable, family-oriented meals, will welcome Psilakis's approach to Greek food, which is similarly healthful, affordable, and satisfying to share any night of the week. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Cooking | Regional & Ethnic - Greek - Cooking | Regional & Ethnic - Mediterranean - Cooking | Specific Ingredients - Meat |
| Dewey: 641.591 |
| LCCN: 2008054932 |
| Physical Information: 1.37" H x 8.32" W x 10.34" (2.95 lbs) 304 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Greece |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A rising star in the food world, Michael Psilakis is co-owner of a growing empire of modern Mediterranean restaurants, and one of the most exciting young chefs in America today. In How to Roast a Lamb, the self-taught chef offers recipes from his restaurants and his home in this, his much-anticipated first cookbook.Ten chapters provide colorful and heartfelt personal essays that lead into thematically related recipes. Gorgeous color photography accompanies many of the recipes throughout.Psilakis's cooking utilizes the fresh, naturally healthful ingredients of the Mediterranean augmented by techniques that define New American cuisine. Home cooks who have gravitated toward Italian cookbooks for the simple, user-friendly dishes, satisfying flavors, and comfortable, family-oriented meals, will welcome Psilakis's approach to Greek food, which is similarly healthful, affordable, and satisfying to share any night of the week. |