©1996, ProMotion, inc.
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Turner Publishing, $29.95
ISBN 1-57036-295-5
Women chefs have come into their own as powerful influences on American cuisine, garnering coveted awards and national reputations. Showcasing the talents of thirty of America's distinguished female chefs, Great Women Chefs, celebrates the important contribution women are making in restaurants across the country as they define the cutting edge of the new cuisine -- these chefs either work in or own some of the most famous culinary hot spots in America.
A splendid presentation of these women and their innovative culinary creations, Great Women Chefs profiles each chef and presents the recipes of her specially designed menu, each accompanied by wine suggestions and tantalizing photographs
Taking an enticing, delectable journey around the country as these chefs share their secrets with dynamic menus for all tastes and occasions -- a tempting Mediterranean meal from Joyce Goldstein, French-Indian fusion from Raji Jallepalli, Pacific Rim seafood from Elka Gilmore, midwestern bounty from Odessa Piper, eclectic southern fare from Kathy Cary, tapas from Cindy Pawlcyn, and more.
An introduction by world-renowned restaurateur Alice Waters is followed by a veritable parade of feasts, featuring more than 160 flavorful and inventive recipes. Now you can recreate the signature dishes of great women chefs, such as: Sarah Stegner's Chilled Tomato & Scallop Soup, Traci Des Jardins' Muscovy Duck Breast with baby Turnips & Honey-Coriander Sauce, katy Keck's Asian Barbecued Pork with Mango-Pepper Relish, or Susan Spicer's Velvet Shrimp with Spicy Basil Sauce. For dessert you can try Monique Barbeau's White Caramel Mousse Napoleon, Debra Ponzek's Peach Clafouti, or Jody Adams' Roasted Pears with White Chocolate Zabaione.
This sumptuously produced cookbook is more than just a presentation of the best from the best, it is an inspiration to the cook at home and gourmets everywhere
Great Women Chefs has the endorsement and support of the International Association of Women Chefs and Restaurateurs, an organization dedicated to encouraging the education and advancement of women in the restaurant industry.
JULIE STILLMAN is a freelance editor, book packager, and ardent home cook. She has worked in the book publishing industry for twenty years, most recently as editorial director at Camden House Publishing, where she was responsible for the development and publication of cookbooks, including Eating Well's Recipe Rescue Cookbook. She lives in Burlington, Vermont.
©1996, ProMotion, inc.