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Books: Cooking by Cuisine -> Cooking American
Not Afraid of Flavor: Recipes from Magnolia Grill
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by:
Barker, Ben
Barker, Karen
Hawthorne, Ann
Grill, Magnolia
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Publisher:
University of North Carolina Press
Published: November 1, 2000
ISBN: 0807825859
Format:Hardcover
Pages:254
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Book Description
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Magnolia Grill, Ben and Karen Barker's Durham, North Carolina, restaurant, is among the country's best places to dine. The couple--he's the chef, she's in charge of pastry--now offer Not Afraid of Flavor, a collection of their spirited,
Southern-influenced recipes, plus culinary wisdom all cooks can use. Dishes like Celery-Fennel Chowder with Oysters and Bacon, Crab Cakes with Sauce Diablo and Corn Relish Salads, and Pan-Fried Pork Chops on Creamy Shrimp Hominy are representative of the
book's deeply savory fare, conveyed in easy-to-follow recipes. Though many of these require multiple preparations, it's smooth sailing once ingredients are organized and procedures understood. Readers who enjoy a kitchen workout in the service of great
eating and others interested in top-of-the-line American cooking should embrace the book.
Emphasizing their devotion to the freshest ingredients and encouraging readers to be similarly choosy, the authors then offer over 125 recipes in chapters
like "Tar Heel Tapas," "Dixie Delights," and "A Few Cocktails" through sections on soups, entrées, breads, and desserts. Outstanding among the sweets are Double Chocolate Waffles with Strawberries and White Chocolate Ice Cream, the Chef's Favorite Lemon
Tart, and Ginger-Lime Crème Caramels with Tropical Ambrosia. Bakers will also want to try Buttermilk Bread and a definitive recipe for flaky Angel Biscuits. Illustrated with color photos throughout, and with a helpful section on pantry basics, the book
represents an American culinary journey that home cooks can now share. --Arthur Boehm
Product Description:
Since opening their Durham, North Carolina, restaurant in 1986, chefs Ben and Karen Barker have been hailed as rising stars of the
American culinary scene. Their award-winning Magnolia Grill has been featured in publications such as Bon Appand#196;tit, Food and Wine, the New York Times, and Southern Living. With a menu that changes daily and draws inspiration from fresh, often
locally produced ingredients, the restaurant is the ultimate showcase for the bold, imaginative cuisine that embodies the Barkers' motto, Not Afraid of Flavor.
From spectacular soups to inventive updates of classic American desserts, this
beautifully illustrated book features more than 125 exciting recipes from Magnolia Grill. While not strictly Southern, many of the dishes display a Southern sensibility--making creative use of regional ingredients or offering a new twist on a familiar
favorite. Clear, detailed directions encourage readers to try such "fearless" creations as okra rellenos, spicy green tomato soup with crab and country ham, pan-roasted duck breast with sun-dried cherry conserve, striped bass with oyster stew, wild
mushroom bread pudding, brown sugar pear poundcake, and Jack Daniels vanilla ice cream.
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