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Sparks in the Kitchen by Andrea Strong and Katy Sparks (2005, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group

ISBN-101400043557

ISBN-139781400043552

eBay Product ID (ePID)46010740

Product Key Features

Book TitleSparks in the Kitchen

Number of Pages352 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicRegional & Ethnic / International, Regional & Ethnic / American / General

Publication Year2005

IllustratorYes

GenreCooking

AuthorAndrea Strong, Katy Sparks

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.1 in

Item Weight32.9 Oz

Item Length9.4 in

Item Width8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2005-044080

Dewey Edition22

Photographed byBacon, Quentin

Dewey Decimal641.5

SynopsisFrom Katy Sparks, who dazzled a devoted clientele at her restaurant Quilty's in New York City, here is a wonderfully creative collection of recipes and culinary wisdom. It is a book for people who love to cook, enabling you to put to work in your own kitchen the secrets and inspirations a gifted chef can offer, particularly one who now cooks at home for her own family. From snacks, small plates, and cocktails to relishes and desserts, Sparks makes it clear that good ingredients are all-important. So she offers guidelines on what to buy seasonally, how best to judge freshness, and how to store foods effectively. She loves to combine flavors in unexpected ways, utilizing a wide range of spices and coaxing the essence from fresh herbs and zests. Whether she is detailing a dramatic dish to start off a special dinner, such as her Oysters in Gewürztraminer Cream (crowned with a nest of crispy fried leeks) or the playful Middle Easterninspired creation Spiced Lamb Meatballs in Eggplant "Leaves," or a simple, satisfying family meal like Grilled Chicken in Marjoram Marinade or Pork Chops Smothered in Lentils, she encourages the home cook to be creative. As she guides you through a recipe, you will learn invaluable lessons: what makes a good soup, ways to keep meat tender and juicy, foolproof methods of grilling a whole fish and roasting a chicken, keys to successful deep-frying. And sidebars like "Leftover Alert" and "Weighing Your Options" encourage you to improvise with leftovers, experiment with interesting substitutes, and create delicious accompaniments. A pat of one of her compound butters, a splash of her homemade flavored vinegar, or a dollop of her Papaya-Ginger Salsa or Onion-Sage Confit might contribute to the sparkle that makes each finished dish so delicious. Try her Sesame-Roasted Green Beans, Coconut-Simmered Fingerling Potatoes, or Beet Pickled Eggs dipped in Spice-Seasoned Salt for revelations in flavor. And, if there's still room, a Sparks dessert is not to be missed. Three different pots de crème, chocolate bread pudding, apple tarts, raspberry tarts, maple tuile cookies, and Mohr im Hemd(individual souffléd cakes drenched in dark chocolate) are among the family favorites gathered here. Above all, Katy Sparks shares the fun and drama of cooking, interweaving stories from her childhood on a Vermont farm and her odyssey from college dropout to star chef. The kitchen is where she feels most happily at home, and with this book to inspire you, so will you., From cocktails to dessert, each of these 160 dishes will add drama to mealtime. The author also demonstrates how to use leftovers in unexpected ways, and how to vary ingredients according to the season., From Katy Sparks, who dazzled a devoted clientele at her restaurant Quilty's in New York City, here is a wonderfully creative collection of recipes and culinary wisdom. It is a book for people who love to cook, enabling you to put to work in your own kitchen the secrets and inspirations a gifted chef can offer, particularly one who now cooks at home for her own family. From snacks, small plates, and cocktails to relishes and desserts, Sparks makes it clear that good ingredients are all-important. So she offers guidelines on what to buy seasonally, how best to judge freshness, and how to store foods effectively. She loves to combine flavors in unexpected ways, utilizing a wide range of spices and coaxing the essence from fresh herbs and zests. Whether she is detailing a dramatic dish to start off a special dinner, such as her Oysters in Gewurztraminer Cream (crowned with a nest of crispy fried leeks) or the playful Middle Eastern-inspired creation Spiced Lamb Meatballs in Eggplant "Leaves," or a simple, satisfying family meal like Grilled Chicken in Marjoram Marinade or Pork Chops Smothered in Lentils, she encourages the home cook to be creative. As she guides you through a recipe, you will learn invaluable lessons: what makes a good soup, ways to keep meat tender and juicy, foolproof methods of grilling a whole fish and roasting a chicken, keys to successful deep-frying. And sidebars like "Leftover Alert" and "Weighing Your Options" encourage you to improvise with leftovers, experiment with interesting substitutes, and create delicious accompaniments. A pat of one of her compound butters, a splash of her homemade flavored vinegar, or a dollop of her Papaya-Ginger Salsa orOnion-Sage Confit might contribute to the sparkle that makes each finished dish so delicious. Try her Sesame-Roasted Green Beans, Coconut-Simmered Fingerling Potatoes, or Beet Pickled Eggs dipped in Spice-Seasoned Salt for revelations in flavor. And, if there's still room, a Sparks dessert is not to be missed. Three different pots de creme, chocolate bread pudding, apple tarts, raspberry tarts, maple tuile cookies, and Mohr im Hemd" (individual souffled cakes drenched in dark chocolate) are among the family favorites gathered here. Above all, Katy Sparks shares the fun and drama of cooking, interweaving stories from her childhood on a Vermont farm and her odyssey from college dropout to star chef. The kitchen is where she feels most happily at home, and with this book to inspire you, so will you.

LC Classification NumberTX714.S63325 2006