"The Silver Palate Cook Book

A celebration of over 350 flawlessly seasoned, stand-out dishes for any occasion, the recipes in this widely acclaimed, contemporary classic feature fresh, pure ingredients and are always a pleasure to prepare. Packed with cooking hints, ideas for entertaining, suggested menus, and more, "The Silver Palate Cookbook" brings a new passion for food and hospitality into American homes.

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With over 2.2 million copies in print, the widely acclaimed "The Silver Palate Cookbook" is firmly established as a contemporary classic. Originally published in 1982, the book's elegant, innovative recipes and emphasis on pure, fresh, ingredients ushered a new passion for food and hospitality into the American consciousness.
The lively collection of clear, step-by-step recipes ranges from sublimely refined traditions-Pesto, Manhattan Clam Chowder, and Stuffed Artichokes-to original creations certain to become the topic of conversation at any dinner party. There's PatS de Campagne with Walnuts and Juniper Berries. Fruit-Stuffed Cornish Hens. Caviar Eclairs. Blueberry Bisque. Plus over 300 more recipes for hors d'oeuvres, dips and sauces, picnic fare, entrSes, salads, soups, breads, desserts. Throughout the book are valuable menu and serving suggestions, literary quotes, food guides, food lore, and whimsical illustrations. Selection of the "Book-of-the-Month Club," "Quality Paperback Book Club," "Book-of-the-Month Club's HomeStyle Books," "Better Homes & Gardens Family Book Service," and the "ABA Basic Booklist." A James Beard Book Awards inductee into the cookbook Hall of Fame.