Autumn Gatherings: Casual Food to Enjoy with Family and Friends

By Rick Rodgers

Book Overview

When the leaves start to fall and the temperature begins to drop, it's time to cozy up with comfort food that takes full advantage of the season's flavors. From squash and root vegetables to cranberries and quince to hearty, savory dishes, Autumn Gatherings will help you make the most of this season's natural bounty. Award-winning cooking instructor Rick Rodgers's recipes are purposefully uncomplicated, focusing on the flavors, aromas, and colors of autumn. Warm up the dinner hour with Broccoli and Roast Garlic Soup, Baked Cardoons in Fontina Sauce, Leg of Lamb with Roasted Ratatouille, and Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Pudding. Take tailgating up a notch with Hoboken Cheesesteaks, Celery Root and Red Pepper Slaw, Warm Roasted Butternut Squash Salsa with Tortilla Chips, and Fig Bars. Sweeten a Halloween party with Carrot Apple Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting. And family and friends can give thanks over Dry-Brined Roast Turkey with Cider Gravy, Cornbread Stuffing with Dried Fruits and Hazelnuts, Mashed Potatoes with Mascarpone and Roasted Garlic, and Concord Grape Pie. From the last golden days of August to early December evenings in front of the fire, everyone can celebrate the pleasures of the fall harvest. With delicious recipes and beautiful color photographs, Rick Rodgers and Autumn Gatherings will help inspire you to make the most of this wonderful season.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061438847
• ISBN13: 9780061438844
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.4" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Delicious year round

I found this book at my library and loved it so much I had to order my own copy. It is full of wonderful recipes many of which, like the chili with coffee and chocolate, can be enjoyed year round. This is a delightful addition to any library.

An outstanding collection of different embellishments on traditional 'comfort food'

Cooking instructor Rick Rodgers provides 'down home' and family cooking at their best, from Leg of Lamb with Roasted Ratatouille to Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Pudding and Ziti with Chicken, Broccoli and Rosemary. The result is an outstanding collection of different embellishments on traditional 'comfort food' perfect for general-interest lending libraries.

Wonderful recipes using Autumn ingredients

When the air begins to chill, and Autumn announces its arrival, this recipe book would be a wonderful book to have. The recipes are creative and there are tasty looking pictures of the results. One I especially liked was the butternut squash bisque with chipotle red pepper swirl. Hot, creamy, and with a snappy tang it uses vegetables that are available in autumn. The dry brined roasted turkey with sage and cider gravy is also to die for. Recommended.