From Publishers Weekly
Just in time for the June wedding season, Barber and Whiteford have collected 125 elegant recipes especially for newlyweds. These twin sisters, authors of Cocktail Food and Wraps, have good ideas for everyday meals and, as former owners of Thymes Two catering in San Francisco, they also have infectious enthusiasm for entertaining. Their book starts with chapters on assembling kitchen equipment and pantry staples, and moves on through "basic" recipes (such as stock and pie pastry) to appetizers, soups and salads, entrees, side dishes, sweets and drinks. Additional sections cover breakfast and brunch, quick dinners and desserts, holiday menu planning (with useful do-ahead timetables) and spouse-friendly selections for cooking "side by side." Their recipes can be complicated, however, posing difficulties for harried, first-time cooks. From Warm Artichoke and Green Onion Dip, Caesar Salad with Lemon-Pepper Shrimp, and Beef Burgundy, to Grilled Tuna with Soy Ginger Glaze and Pickled Cucumbers, Wild Mushroom Risotto, and Silken Chocolate Tart, the dishes blend classic with contemporary, formal with informal and cozy American with stylish International. The authors imbue their book with a friendly, Southern tone, which at times can feel old-fashioned.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Product Description
Who better to write a cookbook for newlyweds than Sara Whiteford and Mary Barber? These bestselling authors were brides not too long ago themselves and are pros at creating simple, but sophisticated recipes. Over 125 recipes help new cooks (and the not so new) prepare great meals for and with their new spouse, friends, business associates, new neighbours, and, of course, the intimidating in-laws. Learn which are the best staples to stock in your pantry (including stocking the bar) and find out what pots and pans you really need and which appliances are the most useful. Recipes for sauces, relishes, vinaigrettes, and simple piecrust offer the basic building blocks to ensure fabulous dinners and flawless fiestas. Suggestions for cooking as a couple will prevent many a bumped elbow in the kitchen. With a glossary of cooking terms, a guide to seasonal fruits and vegetables, and even a section of ultra-fast dinners ideas, The Bride & Groom Cookbook will produce a lifetime of memories. Here comes the bride!
