The Simpler the Better: Sensational Home Cooking in 3 Easy Steps - Tapa dura

As the first woman chef of New York?s legendary Waldorf-Astoria, Leslie Revsin knows as much about haute cuisine as she does about home cooking. The Simpler The Better caters to the requirements of home gourmets seeking dishes that are special enough for entertaining but simple enough for any night of the week. From appealing openers like Smoked Chicken and Mango Salad or Caramelized Onion and Garlic Soup to distinctive main courses like Shrimp in Ginger-Coconut Cream or Grilled Rosemary and Garlic Lamb Burgers, these recipes offer maximum flavor with minimum toil.

Revsin?s recipes are packed with valuable hints: simple tips that explain an ingredient ortechnique; variations and "dress it up" ideas that add inspired flourishes to already terrific dishes. Each main course recipe also includes suggestions for vegetables, soups, and salads that perfectly balance the meal. The book concludes with an assortment of mouthwatering sweets that bring an unforgettable end to each simply spectacular meal.

In these pages you?ll find no gimmicks, no hidden surprises?like a costly ingredient or a preparation that needed to happen last night for dinner today. Whether you love cooking but just don?t have a lot of time for it?or simply want to spend more time with family and friends?The Simpler The Better is a kitchen companion you?ll turn to again and again.