Ralph Brennan's New Orleans Seafood Cookbook - 8089

Ralph Brennan's New Orleans Seafood Cookbook is the definitive guide to New Orleans seafood cooking, including a comprehensive seafood cook's manual, 170 recipes featuring classic and contemporary seafood preparations, 143 color photographs, and a comprehensive ingredients source guide. Created by the perfect storm of culinary talent - restaurateur Ralph Brennan, prolific food writer Gene Bourg and storied photographer Kerri McCaffety - Ralph Brennan's New Orleans Seafood Cookbook demystifies seafood cooking with detailed, triple-tested recipes that really work. Whether you're a novice or an expert, you'll find recipes to delight you, from the short and simple (Barbecue Shrimp, Grilled Redfish "on the Half-Shell", Crawfish Spring Rolls with Roasted Corn Relish & Chile-Garlic Sauce), to the delectably complex (Crawfish Bisque, Crabmeat Lasagna with Crab-&-Chanterelle Butter Sauce). Illustrated step-by-step instructions for handling, storing and preparing raw seafood products, a guide to pairing seafood with wine, and a bonus section with substitutions, tips and special instructions to ensure recipes come out right and delicious, every time--it's all here in one luscious volume. Four years in the making, the majesty of New Orleans seafood cooking is now accessible and available to every home cook, thanks to Ralph Brennan's New Orleans Seafood Cookbook. "Despite a gastronomy based so largely on local seafood, New Orleans has never had a comprehensive book on the subject --until now. Ralph Brennan, one of the city's finest restaurateurs, and Kerri McCaffety, one of America's great photographers, have combined their efforts to produce a book on Louisiana seafood that is not just authoritative and mouthwatering but exceptionally beautiful." --JOHN MARIANI, Esquire Magazine, author of The Encyclopedia of American Food "A MASTERPIECE! Ralph Brennan and his culinary team have written a truly eloquent, educational and historical cookbook on seafood and New Orleans cuisine! The recipes and the photography are exceptional. Ralph is a true New Orleanian who has a deep passion for great food and unwavering devotion to the Crescent City." --PAUL PRUDHOMME, Chef and Owner, K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen and Magic Seasoning Blends "I was delighted to see my dear friend Ralph Brennan's New Orleans Seafood Cookbook, with recipes from his extraordinary chefs at his legendary restaurants. Ralph's years of mentorship shine through in this beautiful book as he expertly guides us through the techniques and flavors of New Orleans seafood. This book is a must for every seafood lover!" --JOAN NATHAN, Cookbook Author and two-time James Beard Award Winner
ASIN: 0970933681
VSKU: LFV.0970933681.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Ralph Brennan|Gene Bourg
Binding: Hardcover