Diane Rossen Worthington's Books

This superb new edition of a classic cookbook proves that California cooking isn't about living in Californiait's about appreciating seasonal produce, bold flavors, and adventurous ingredient combinations. Now Diane Rossen Worthington revisits her signature recipes and shares some great new discoveries, including Arroz con Pollo, a Mexican dish updated with a hint of mint, an incredible macaroni and cheese with caramelized leeks and prosciutto, and the homey goodness of Almond Shortcake with Roasted Blueberry Compote. The result is a book packed with nearly 200 innovative and naturally healthy dishes. Featured sidebars highlight new trends in California cuisine such as artisan baking, cheese-making, and olive oil production. And with terrific two-color illustrations by Michael Schwab, The New California Cook will make cooking California style as breezy as the cuisine itself.

The subtitle says it all. One of the biggest challenges for the good home cook is creating delicious, healthy meals using just a few ingredients and simple steps. And good cooks know that Diane Worthington is an expert at finding the one strong flavor component that will turn a ho-hum dish into something memorable—without spending the whole day in the kitchen. In Seriously Simple: Easy Recipes for Creative Cooks she does it again. Here are over 90 recipes for everything from Butternut Squash Soup with Chipotle Creme to Lemon-Lime Pound-cake that come together in a snap. Gorgeously photographed, Seriously Simple is full of practical tips for saving time without sparing the savor, such as advice on developing a busy cooks pantry, making one-pot meals, and creating sauces, rubs, and marinades that will spice up any dish in a flash. Guaranteed to cut down on the prep time, streamline techniques, and pump up the flavor, heres a new kitchen standby thats seriously fast, seriously delicious... Seriously Simple.

From the author of Seriously Simple comes another collection of enticing recipes and useful tips that will help make throwing a party just as much fun as attending one. Using straightforward ingredients, minimized prep time, and streamlined cooking techniques, hosts can serve festive meals with ease. Sample menus—organized seasonally for a variety of groups and occasions—and mix-and-match recipes for every course allow cooks of every skill level to make merry year-round. With great advice on everything from stocking a party pantry to setting an elegant table, plus vivid photos that will entice party planners into the kitchen, this book gives everyone a reason to celebrate.

Bestselling author Worthington offers all the secrets for stress-free entertaining during the holidays. Each festive recipe is designed to reduce prep time and streamline cooking techniques, so hosts can spend more time at the party and less in the kitchen.

American Bistro fare is defined by fresh, seasonal ingredients and easy techniques such as roasting and grilling. Featuring favorite dishes like Grilled Lime-Cilantro Chicken with Tomatillo Salsa and irresistible desserts such as Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake, this book sets the standard for cooking great bistro meals at home.

With cooler temperatures come cravings for foods like hearty soups and dishes made with seasonal produce. "The Taste of the Season" presents 75 great recipes--plus an informative peek into the seasonal cupboard for tips on which ingredients to keep on hand. 44 full-color images.

From light starters to hearty fare to sophisticated specialties, "Soup & Stew" contains 42 recipes for dishes such as Turkey Gumbo, Cream of Asparagus, Thai Red Beef Curry, Moroccan Lamb Stew, and Coq au Vin. 100 color photos.

Menus and recipes celebrating summer's bounty include scallops brochette, tequila-lime shrimp, sweet and hot spareribs with apricot plum sauce, chicken chile, and crushed strawberry icecream.

4-book collection of light, low-fat dishes for today's healthier way of eating. Williams-Sonoma's trademark quality recipes -- one per page and each beautifully photographed. Includes tips, techniques, and glossary.

A refreshing series geared toward enjoying delicious food in the great outdoors. Over 50 recipes per volume, full-color photographs, and a softcover pocketbook format.

Hearty bistro fare such as crisp pommes frites paired with a sizzling pepper-coated steak. Rustic country dishes, including coq au vin and fragrant seafood stew. Decadent desserts such as crème brûlée and cherry clafoutis. These are the simple recipes that capture the essence of French cuisine. Williams-Sonoma Collection French offers more than 40 delicious and satisfying recipes, from time-honored classics to inspired new ideas, all designed for the way you cook today. When paired with a glass of wine and a fresh baguette, recipes such as caramelized onion tart or endive salad with beets and goat cheese make the perfect light lunch or casual dinner. For special celebrations, serve roasted asparagus with hazelnut oil vinaigrette alongside filets mignons with Roquefort sauce. Whether you enjoy the well-loved dishes of the French countryside or want to entertain with Parisian panache, here are recipes for every occasion. Beautiful full-color photographs of each dish help you decide which one to prepare, and each recipe contains a photographic side note with additional information on key ingredients and techniques. With an informative chapter that covers the basics of French cuisine, as well as an extensive glossary, this essential volume will help you make simple French cooking part of your everyday culinary repertoire.

From a lavish summer picnic taken on a scenic alpine hike to an autumn pre-game tailgate party, "Picnics and Tailgates" focuses on meals that are easily prepared at home and pack up well for travel.

Celebrate good food for the great outdoors by cooking the nearly 230 recipes gathered here in the Williams -Sonoma Complete Outdoor Living Cookbook, a compilation of recipes originally published in the four volume Williams-Sonoma Outdoors series. The recipes have been developed with the idea of making cooking surrounded by nature as easy and as pleasurable as possible. The ingredients and equipment are simple; the results, delicious.

Featureseasy to make potato recipes ranging from baked potatoes to yam souffle with photographs illustrating the finished dishes.

From a lavish summer picnic taken on a scenic alpine hike to an autumn pre-game tailgate party, "Picnics and Tailgates" focuses on meals that are easily prepared at home and pack up well for travel.

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