Hundreds of recipes designed to get exceptional meals on the table in
under an hour
With Kitchen Simple, James Peterson, one of America's most celebrated
cookbook authors and renowned cooking instructors, delivers a definitive
resource for the busy home cook. Elevating routine, weekday fare into
exciting culinary creations, Peterson proves unequivocally that great
food need not be complicated or time-consuming to prepare.
More than 200 recipes, such as Summer Steak Salad, Mexican-Style
Gazpacho, White Bean Bruschetta, Red Cabbage with Bacon and Apples, and
Ricotta Ravioli, are thoughtfully streamlined to require no more than
thirty minutes of active prep time with delivery to the table in under
an hour. For leisurely meals and celebratory occasions, there are also
dozens of luxe dishes, like Red Wine Pot Roast, Eggplant Parmigiano,
Duck Confit, and Profiteroles with Chocolate Sauce. And, from the master
of sauces, comes a paired-down primer on making foolproof Mayonnaise,
Caper and Herb Sauce for vegetables and chicken, and an easy Béarnaise
to dress up grilled fish.
Kitchen Simple presents creative possibilities for weeknight meals,
quick-and-easy breakfasts, impromptu dinner parties, and inspired
last-minute desserts. And with Peterson's invaluable variations, cooks
can confidently substitute harder-to-find ingredients with items already
at hand. Additional advice on how to stock a pantry with staples to make
everyday cooking even easier, plus an inventory of truly indispensable
kitchen tools make Kitchen Simple a go-to source of inspiration for
cooks of all persuasions: novice or experienced, time-pressed or
laid-back, casual or serious.
