Tastes to Astonish

By S. Garanseth

Portobello mushrooms, mascarpone cheese, chayote, dried cherries... These and dozens of other once exotic foods have become extremely popular and widely available. Now, Tastes to Astonish meets the demand for imaginative cuisine by capturing the essence of bold flavors -- the best in real food.From appetizers to salads, breads, main courses, and desserts, here are more than 200 extraordinary and easy-to-prepare recipes that showcase great-tasting foods in different and delightful ways.Roasted Eggplant and Tomato SoupBroiled Chicken with Tomatillo and Chipotle Chile SalsaTequila Shrimp with Sun-dried Tomato AioliLight Rye Rolls with Caramelized OnionsPortobello Mushroom-Spinach StrudelGingered Orange Souffle with Kiwi SauceWalnut and Grape FocacciaAlmond Chocolate Torteand more

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1557882738
• ISBN13: 9781557882738
• Release Date: September 1997
• Publisher: HP Trade
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 5.0" x 1.0" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

This is the book to buy if you want to impress women!

When I'm in town for a weekend, I like cooking at home. And, I must admit I do enjoy showing off my culinary prowess to women. That's why Tastes to Astonish is the cookbook for me. The recipes are great--they are easy to follow, work perfect every time, and my dinner guests always think I'm a terrific cook. In the back of the book, there are several menus. I have followed three of them, and WOW what great dinners! I plan on making them all of them. Everyone who likes to cook should own this book, especially if you like showing off!

It is a cookbook for all cooks, from beginners to the best.

I love it!!! This "stirring" cookbook will bring these authors to the forefront of culinary brilliance. The authors have a great imagination for creating bold-tasting recipes. Their use of an incredible array of ingredients makes cooking come to life. Their love of cooking comes shining through. Now I look forward to fabulous meals at home.