Posts tagged ‘Cookbooks’

October 27, 2011

Cook Like A Rockstar

Cook Like A Rockstar

When I heard Anne Burrell was finally coming out with a cookbook, I couldn’t get my hands on it fast enough. I pre-ordered a copy of Cook Like A Rockstar  and waited impatiently by my doorstep.  Ripping open the box when it arrived, my initial flip through the book proved my anticipation was worth it. The book is great!

I was already planning a menu for dinner with friends, so I cracked open the book the day I got it and found her Baked Ricotta starter. The secret is good quality ricotta cheese, blended with lots of fresh lemon zest, olive oil and chopped fresh rosemary. It’s baked in the oven and viola! Spread this stuff on a crostini and you’ve got one awesome appetizer. I foresee myself making many more dishes from Cook Like A Rockstar. Recipes are written in truly unique Anne style. They are whimsically simple, well-organized and always with a purposeful technique to learn. Just good food. Who knows, this one might make myPlaying Favorites list.

September 20, 2011

French Taste

GOOD NEWS!  French Taste is now available on Amazon’s U.S. site (I should note they are used, but who cares). I featured this cookbook back in July. It’s still a favorite! Her new book “Dinner Chez Moi” has just launched, but it looks like it’s not yet available in the States. 

Laura has a great show on The Cooking Channel called French Food at Home. I love her simple recipes.  Getting her book “French Taste” was challenging.  Previously it was only available in Canada… I ordered it from Amazon’s Canadian site. Shall I do the same for “Dinner Chez Moi” or wait for it to come to the U.S.? Patience… patience…..

Meanwhile, I think I will cook something French for dinner tonight in her honor!

And here it is… Asparagus with Orange Sauce from her book. Delicious!

Asparagus with Orange Sauce