Download or read book Merchant of Sonoma written by William Warren and published by Weldon Owen. This book was released on 2011-10-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time, the personal life story of one of America’s greatest culinary icons: Chuck Williams, founder of Williams-Sonoma. Lovers of food, history, and great entrepreneurial success stories alike will be amazed to meet one of the most highly influential—and yet virtually unknown—figures of the American food world: Chuck Williams, founder of Williams-Sonoma. Growing up during the Great Depression and building airplanes and houses during WWII little prepared Chuck for his first trip to Paris in 1953. There, he fell in love with something most Americans had never seen before: professional-caliber French cookware. Within a few years, he acquired a hardware store in the California wine country and started selling a few sauté pans, soufflé dishes, and brioche tins. What followed is history, as Williams-Sonoma has grown to become the leading cookware retailer in America. Readers will be surprised and delighted to discover the inimitable personality behind it all, whose love of good food, passion for customer service, and legendary good taste helped transform the American kitchen.

Download or read book The Skillet Suppers Cookbook written by Williams-Sonoma Test Kitchen and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-02-21 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From juicy roasted chicken and easy stove-top pizza to elegant steamed halibut and perfect steak au poivre, here are 22 delicious recipes that demonstrate how simple it is to create satisfying, flavorful meals using a skillet. These are sure to become classics in your kitchen.

Download or read book Williams Sonoma Taste written by Chuck Williams and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book American Girl Parties written by American Girl and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-04-25 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Delicious recipes for holidays & fun occasions"--Cover.

Download or read book Williams Sonoma Essentials of Slow Cooking written by Melanie Barnard and published by Oxmoor House. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed instructions and step-by-step photographs explain the basic techniques of slow cooking and braising such as browning ingredients, carving large cuts of meat, and preparing delicious side dishes.

Download or read book Two in the Kitchen Williams Sonoma written by Jordan Mackay and published by Weldon Owen. This book was released on 2012-11-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate gift for newly married or engaged couples, Two in the Kitchen features a modern design, sprightly illustrations, lush photography, and 150 recipes for every occasion—from breakfast and brunch to cocktail hour to weeknight dinners for two to dinner parties to holidays. “We both grew up in households in which family mealtime was sacred, and the rituals surrounding eating and drinking have continued to define and unite us. Cooking together is a way of reveling in each other and in our union. We hope that you will find the same bliss in the kitchen that we do.” — Christie & Jordan With an elegant design, colorful illustrations, gorgeous photography, and a charismatic young couple, Jordan Mackay and Christie Dufault, writing friendly and helpful text, this title looks and feels like a gift and is filled with classic recipes and resonant information for modern newlyweds. Jordan and Christie draw on their experience—he’s a wine and spirits writer and she’s a sommelier and instructor at the CIA in Greystone—to add contemporary topics to the mix, such as a focus on drinks, how to set up a home bar, how to cook happily with your spouse and entertain family and friends. Additionally, five other couples from spanning the country share their secrets and tips for achieving kitchen bliss. Besides a diverse array of 150 recipes for every occasion and taste, each chapter opens with a handful of prose recipes offering inspirational ideas for quick dishes—from smoothies and scrambles to crostini and sparkling drinks—speaking to novice cooks looking for fresh and easy recipes. Practical advice like how to sharpen knives, take care of cutting boards, and store food in the freezer, and fun ideas like creating a music playlist for a dinner party are presented in short, easy-to-read sidebars throughout the front of the book. From dozens of recipes for every occasion to advice and entertaining know-how from couples who cook, this book will lead the way to happiness in the kitchen. Real couples Six couples from across America share their tricks, first-hand experience, and knowledge gained cooking together. Kitchen advice Includes practical information, from kitchen planning and equipment to stocking the pantry and buying wineglasses. Go-to recipes From breakfast and brunch to cocktail hour and weeknight dinners, a collection of recipes ideal for newlyweds.

Download or read book Damn Delicious written by Rhee, Chungah and published by Time Inc. Books. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The debut cookbook by the creator of the wildly popular blog Damn Delicious proves that quick and easy doesn't have to mean boring.Blogger Chungah Rhee has attracted millions of devoted fans with recipes that are undeniable 'keepers'-each one so simple, so easy, and so flavor-packed, that you reach for them busy night after busy night. In Damn Delicious, she shares exclusive new recipes as well as her most beloved dishes, all designed to bring fun and excitement into everyday cooking. From five-ingredient Mini Deep Dish Pizzas to no-fuss Sheet Pan Steak & Veggies and 20-minute Spaghetti Carbonara, the recipes will help even the most inexperienced cooks spend less time in the kitchen and more time around the table.Packed with quickie breakfasts, 30-minute skillet sprints, and speedy takeout copycats, this cookbook is guaranteed to inspire readers to whip up fast, healthy, homemade meals that are truly 'damn delicious!'

Download or read book Beat Bobby Flay written by Bobby Flay and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Think you can cook better than Bobby Flay? Put your kitchen skills to the test and cook alongside Bobby and his competitors with more than 100 recipes from the hit show. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY FOOD NETWORK Beat Bobby Flay brings the excitement of the Food Network show stage into your home kitchen, with more than 100 recipes for breakfast and brunch, weeknight-worthy dinners, and stunning desserts that make every meal a winner. Bobby’s best recipes and other favorites from the show make appearances, from Seafood Fra Diavolo with Saffron Fettuccine (handmade pasta always wins the judges’ hearts) to Mushroom and Goat Cheese Chiles Rellenos (the secret: crispy Brussels sprout leaves) and Bittersweet Chocolate Soufflé. Sprinkled throughout Bobby’s recipes are behind-the-scenes stories of fan-favorite moments, tips to help you “beat the clock” when you’re pressed for time, and pro-chef suggestions for everything from meal prep to garnish (when in doubt, add anchovy breadcrumbs!). Alongside Bobby’s favorites are a wealth of recipes from his competitors on the show who beat Bobby Flay, including Alex Guarnaschelli’s Lobster Newberg, Marcus Samuelsson’s Doro Wat (Ethiopian chicken stew), and Shelby Sieg’s Lemon-Thyme Olive Oil Cake. The ultimate companion cookbook to one of the country’s favorite Food Network shows, Beat Bobby Flay also features beautiful, all-new color food photography as well as shots from everyone’s favorite episodes. With Bobby’s expertise and tried-and-true tips helping you stay in it to win it, you’ll be ready to crush any competition that comes your way!

Download or read book Cook Like a Pro written by The Editors of Williams-Sonoma and published by Weldon Owen. This book was released on 2012-10-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cook Like a Pro is the essential reference book for any kitchen. Whether you’re outfitting your kitchen for the first time or need a visual guide to cutting up a chicken, this comprehensive book features more than 1,500 full-color photographs, 250 techniques, 200 tools, and 50 recipes. This book is a bible of essential kitchen tools and cooking techniques. The first section is a comprehensive guide to basic tools and equipment for the home kitchen, with special features explaining the differences among cookware materials and a primer on cutlery styles and uses. The second section contains more than 250 cooking techniques that will help you accomplish tricky cooking tasks—cutting vegetables into a variety of shapes; boning and skinning a chicken breast; preparing and shaping fresh pasta dough; and filling and frosting a layer cake. Troubleshooting tips show you what can go wrong and how to fix it without having to start again. Also included are more than 50 recipe staples, such as buttermilk pancakes, perfect poached salmon, classic roast chicken, sautéed summer vegetables, homemade chicken and beef stock, and dozens of vinaigrettes and sauces—many featuring flavorful variations. Even when using a recipe from another cookbook, Cook Like a Pro will be your guide to beating egg whites to stiff peaks, shucking oysters, carving a bone-in roast, and scores of other kitchen tasks. Table of Contents Tools Bakeware Bakeware Materials Baking Tools Cook’s Tools Cookware Cookware Materials Cutlery & Accessories Knife Construction Electrics Grilling Tools Measuring Tools & Timers Pasta & Bread Equipment Techniques Baking & Pastry Basics Breads & Batters Cakes Cookies & Bars Cooking Basics Egg Cookery Fish Fruit Grains & Legumes Grilling Basics Herbs & Spices Knife Skills Meat Pasta Pies & Tarts Poultry Sauces Shellfish Stocks Vegetables

Download or read book Williams Sonoma Cookware and the American Kitchen written by Chuck Williams and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Weeknight Gluten Free written by Kristine Kidd and published by WeldonOwn+ORM. This book was released on 2015-06-30 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A solution-oriented cookbook that offers colorful, nutrient-rich recipes for the gluten-free household—healthy dinner ideas for the busy work week. Weeknight Gluten Free is a road map for cooking and eating healthfully anytime, no matter what the day brings. With valuable advice for a vibrant gluten-free lifestyle, it will help cooks to . . . Fulfill any craving with more than one hundred gluten-free recipes for poultry, seafood, meat, and meatless dinners along with a handful of tempting desserts Customize meals with eight versatile starchy staples and dozens of delicious variations Discover clever tips and strategies for setting up a gluten-free kitchen, building a pantry, turning leftovers into exciting new meals, and more After discovering that she had celiac disease, and facing significant changes to her lifestyle, Kristine Kidd had only one objective: to eat as well as she always had. In Weeknight Gluten Free, she emphasizes quick, flavor-packed meals and transforms easy-to-find fresh ingredients into tempting gluten-free dishes: oven-fried chicken stays crisp on the outside and juicy inside when cloaked with crushed tortilla chips; grilled wild salmon fillets make a filling supper when served atop chickpeas simmered with Moroccan spices; spice-crusted seared steak and peppers simmered in a creamy sauce become enticing, family-friendly tacos when folded into corn tortillas; elbow pasta, made from a mixture of quinoa and corn flours, mingles with cheese, chard, and crisp bread crumbs for a tempting take on macaroni and cheese that no one will guess is gluten free.

Download or read book The Instant Pot Desserts Cookbook written by The Williams-Sonoma Test Kitchen and published by WeldonOwn+ORM. This book was released on 2020-05-12 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than twenty sweet treats you can make in the popular multicooker! From cheesecakes and sweet breads to fresh fruit desserts, the Instant Pot takes the guesswork out of conventional baking and eliminates common pitfalls. With this concise cookbook, home bakers can discover more than twenty dessert recipes crafted specifically for the Instant Pot, including favorites like Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, Key Lime Pie, and Carrot Cake. Even trickier desserts such as Salted Caramel Cheesecake, Classic Rice Pudding, and Brown Sugar Peach Cobbler cook perfectly in the pressurized steam of the Instant Pot. With full-color photos and straightforward instructions, The Instant Pot Desserts Cookbook offers a broad range of sweet ideas for your Instant Pot.

Download or read book The Tucci Cookbook written by Stanley Tucci and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-10-09 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tucci Family brings wine pairings, updated recipes, gorgeous photography, and family memories to a new generation of Italian food lovers. There is some truth to the old adage, “Most of the world eats to live, but Italians live to eat.” What is it about a good Italian supper that feels like home, no matter where you’re from? Heaping plates of steaming pasta . . . crisp fresh vegetables...simple hearty soups...sumptuous stuffed meats...all punctuated with luscious, warm confections. For acclaimed actor Stanley Tucci, teasing our taste buds in classic foodie films such as Big Night and Julie & Julia was a logical progression from a childhood filled with innovative homemade Italian meals: decadent Venetian Seafood Salad; rich and gratifying Lasagna Made with Polenta and Gorgonzola Cheese; spicy Spaghetti with Tomato and Tuna; delicate Pork Tenderloin with Fennel and Rosemary; fruity Roast Duck with Fresh Figs; flavorful Baked Whole Fish in an Aromatic Salt Crust; savory Eggplant and Zucchini Casserole with Potatoes; buttery Plum and Polenta Cake; and yes, of course, the legendary Timpano. Featuring nearly 200 irresistible recipes, perfectly paired with delicious wines, The Tucci Cookbook is brimming with robust flavors, beloved Italian traditions, mouthwatering photographs, and engaging, previously untold stories from the family’s kitchen.

Download or read book The Doughnut Cookbook written by Williams-Sonoma Test Kitchen and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recipes and methods of cooking doughnuts.

Download or read book Baking written by American Girl and published by Weldon Owen International. This book was released on 2016-03-22 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The IBPA Awards winner that’s packed with more than forty delicious, easy-to-follow recipes fit for any occasion—and perfect for every baker-in-progress. It’s easy to understand why baking is so much fun. There’s nothing quite as satisfying as measuring and mixing ingredients, putting dough or batter into a hot oven, watching—and smelling!—the transformation during baking, and finally removing delicious sweets from the oven. But the best part is sharing the treats you made with love with your friends and family. American Girl Baking provides decadent and delightfully simple recipes that everyone will love. Cookies: From cookie flower pops and cinnamon-sugar snickerdoodles to pinwheel icebox cookies to ice cream sandwiches—find something for every craving. Cupcakes: With kid-favorites flavors like PB & J, s’mores and snowball, and more adult flavors like carrot cake, red velvet, and white chocolate and raspberry, there’s something for every family member. Madeleines: Honey or orange, chocolate or vanilla, no matter what flavor they are—madeleines are a delicious and dainty treat! Baking: A wide range of sweets as diverse as chocolate truffles, rocky road fudge, fruity turnovers, caramel-glazed blondies, and everything in between. Whether you follow each recipe step-by-step or add your own unique twist, baking is a great opportunity to let your personality shine and to create mouthwatering goodies. The American Girl Baking book goes with the exclusive line of bakeware products from Williams-Sonoma and American Girl, but these delicious recipes can be made with the utensils you already have in your home.

Download or read book The Well tooled Kitchen written by Fred Bridge and published by William Morrow. This book was released on 1991 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to 500 kitchenware items with recipes and techniques from 80 chefs.

Download or read book Breakfast Comforts Williams Sonoma written by Rick Rodgers and published by Weldon Owen. This book was released on 2011-06-07 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Savor the best part of the day. Wake up to gooey cinnamon rolls fresh from the oven, spiced apple pancakes dripping with golden syrup, delicately poached eggs lavished with lemony hollandaise, or thick slices of sizzling maple-glazed bacon. All these recipes and over 100 others can be found in this, the only cookbook you’ll ever need to make your mornings spectacular. In Breakfast Comforts, celebrated cookbook author Rick Rodgers shares his favorite tried-and-true recipes for the morning meal, along with a collection of mouthwatering dishes from beloved breakfast and brunch restaurants across the country. Peppered with Rodgers’ nostalgic, personal tales, it also includes engaging stories behind the featured restaurants and the signature dishes that have made them so popular. Over 100 recipes will satisfy any breakfast craving, whether you prefer a sweet or savory start to the day. Showcasing American regional cuisine, the restaurant recipes include decadent cheese and berry blintzes from New York; chile-laced migas from the Southwest; crab cake Benedict from the Pacific Northwest; and the lightest, flakiest biscuits—with plenty of hearty sausage gravy on the side—from the American South. You’ll also find recipes for all the classics, such as butter- and syrup-drenched waffles; marmalade-stuffed French toast; scrambled eggs bursting with herbs and tomatoes; crispy corned beef hash; and sticky caramel-pecan rolls. Wake up to gooey cinnamon rolls fresh from the oven, spiced apple pancakes dripping with golden syrup, delicately poached eggs lavished with lemony hollandaise, or thick slices of sizzling maple-glazed bacon. No matter what you’re in the mood for, you’ll find inspiration for every palate and every occasion, from a casual family breakfast to a lazy Sunday brunch with friends, in this ultimate collection of comfort-food breakfasts. Restaurants and recipes featured are: San Francisco Universal Cafe http://www.universalcafe.net/ 2814 19th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 Tel: 415-821-4608 Email: [email protected] Chef/Owner: Leslie Carr Avalos Recipe: flatbread breakfast pizza Los Angeles Blu Jam Cafe www.blujamcafe.com 7371 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046 Tel: 323-951-9191 Chef/Owner: Kamil Majer ([email protected]) Recipe: breakfast quesadilla Austin Kerbey Lane Cafe http://www.kerbeylanecafe.com/ Main Office: 2111 Dickson Dr. Suite A., Austin, TX. 78704 Tel: 512-447-3767 Central Location: 3704 Kerbey Lane, Austin, TX 78731 Tel: 512-451-1436 Recipe: migas Portland Daily Cafe (3 locations) www.dailycafeinthepearl.com Daily cafe in the Pearl: 902 NW 13th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97209 Tel: (503) 242-1916 Email: [email protected] Recipe: whole wheat pancakes with berry compote Miami Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink http://www.michaelsgenuine.com/miami Recipe: white chocolate scones with lemon curd New York Sarabeth’s -- www.sarabeth.com Recipe: blintzes Atlanta Highland Bakery www.highlandbakery.com 655 Highland Ave NE # Ne3 Atlanta, GA 30312-1464 Tel: (404) 586-0772 Owner: Stacey Eames ([email protected]) Recipe: Sweet potato & pecan pancakes Philadelphia Jack's Firehouse www.jacksfirehouse.com 2130 Fairmount Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19130 Tel: 215-232-9000 Email: [email protected] Recipe: cheesesteak omelet Seattle Portage Bay Cafe (3 locations) www.portagebaycafe.com Roosevelt: 4130 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle 98105 Tel: 206.547.8230 South Lake Union: 391 Terry Ave N, Seattle 98109 Tel: 206.462.6400 General Managers: Susan Ritchie ([email protected]) and Jeff Smith ([email protected]) Executive Chef: Justin Newstrum ([email protected]) Recipe: Dungeness crab benedict Nashville Sweet 16th – A Bakery http://www.sweet16th.com/ Recipe: grittata casserole Minneapolis Hell's Kitchen www.hellskitcheninc.com 80 South 9th St. Tel: 612.332.4700 Owner: Mitch Omer ([email protected]) Advertising: Cynthia Gerdes ([email protected]) Recipe: Caramel-pecan rolls Denver Snooze Eatery (3 locations) www.snoozeeatery.com 2260 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80205 Tel: 303.297.0700 Recipe: Corned beef hash Chicago HotChocolate Recipe: Monkey bread with orange glaze New Orleans The Ruby Slipper Recipe: BBQ shrimp and grits Santa Fe Cafe Pasqual's Recipe: Homefries with green and red chile sauce Charleston Hominy Grill Recipe: Hi-Rise Biscuits with sausage gravy