Michael Jacksons Complete Guide to Single Malt Scotch or Silver Palate Cookbook

Michael Jackson's Complete Guide to Single Malt Scotch: A Connoisseur's Guide to the Single Malt Whiskies of Scotland

Author: Michael Jackson

Now a classic reference, the fully revised and updated fourth edition of Michael Jackson's critically acclaimed connoisseur's guide provides tasting notes and scores for more than 800 single malt whiskies (500 of them new bottlings since the last edition). Anyone serious about his or her malts will find a storehouse of useful information in Michael Jackson's Complete Guide to Single Malt Scotch. In addition to providing a succinct introduction to the world of single malts, Jackson, always passionate about his subject, gives detailed information on the malt whiskies produced by more than 100 distilleries. Color reproductions of the labels are accompanied with tasting notes and numerical ratings. For those headed to Scotland, he lists distilleries (with addresses and telephone numbers) that welcome visitors. -Food and Wine

Interesting textbook: Microeconomic Analysis or Principles of Microeconomics

Silver Palate Cookbook

Author: Julee Rosso

Celebrate the Silver Anniversary Edition of THE SILVER PALATE COOKBOOK, now with a feast of full-color photographs throughout and a vibrant new cover. This edition is the perfect gift to replace the millions of bedraggled copies in kitchens across America and will introduce its timeless pleasures to a new generation of cooks. An incon with over 2.3 million copies in print, it feels as fresh and exciting as the day it was published, mixing remarkable recipes (Salmon Mousse, Curried Butternut Squash Soup, Decadent Chocolate Cake, the entire pasta chapter, and of course, Chicken Marbella) with those passionate sidebars, boxes, tips, and lore that make every reader fall I love with food all over again.

What People Are Saying

Thomas Keller
"It is hard to believe that it's been 25 years! The Silver Palate Cookbook remains as fresh and beloved as when it was first released. Congratulations to Julee and Sheila for achieving this milestone - and for the constant inspiration" --(Thomas Keller, author and chef and owner of The French Laundry)

Martha Stewart
"The Silver Palate is a wonderful, useful cookbook. How nice to have a beautifully illustrated version of the original."--(Martha Stewart, author and founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia)

Ina Garten
"With The Silver Palate Cookbook, Julee and Sheila connected with how people really wanted to cook - fresh, easy, and very delicious - and they changed the cookbook world forever."--(Ina Garten, author and Food Network star)

Rachael Ray
"What tasty food innovations - I have definitely riffed on Sheila and Julee's themes often. The Silver Palate Cookbook will be around for another 25 years . . . maybe it will be called The Gold Palate Cookbook then!"--(Rachael Ray, author and Food Network star)

Paula Deen
"A big old Southern toast to The Silver Palate ladies. They got people into the kitchen who never would have turned on the stove. This new edition of their classic cookbook (with pictures!) should be in your kitchen; it is in mine."--(Paula Deen, author and Food Network star)

Giada De Laurentiis
"As someone who grew up in an Italian home, cooking primarily Italian food, I've always considered The Silver Palate my go-to source when I needed a recipe for quintessentially American food - that's just as true today as when I started cooking from it as a teenager!"--(Giada De Laurentiis, author and Food Network star)

Table of Contents:

The Story of The Silver Palate     vii
To Begin a Great Evening
Fancy Finger Food     4
Fresh from the Sea     19
The Crudites Connection     25
The Charcuterie Board     29
Dazzlers     40
Soup's On
Soups to Start     54
Soups of the Sea     60
Summer Soups     66
Sunday Night Soups     74
Pasta Perfect
Piping Hot Pasta     82
Summer Pasta     96
The Main Course
Chicken Every Way     103
Sweet and Savory Meats     118
Fork Suppers     128
Game     131
Catch of the Day     137
Baking in Foil     146
The Stew Pot     151
Great Garden Vegetables
Artichokes     173
Asparagus     176
Beans     184
Carrots     195
Eggplant     200
Mushrooms     207
Potatoes     214
Scallions, Leeks, Garlic, Shallots, and Onions     221
Tomatoes     231
Vegetable Purees     239
Salads
Significant Salads     245
Summer Salads     260
All-American Salads     266
Salads of the Sea     273
Salads on the Green     277
Cheeses and Breads
Artisanal Cheeses     287
Best Breads     297
Sweets
The Cookie Basket     313
American as Apple...     322
It's the Berries     334
Mousse Magic     344
Essentially Chocolate     349
Hot from the Oven     358
Comforting Conclusions     373
The Brunch Bunch
Rise and Shine     385
The Big Bread Sandwich     397
Brunch Drinks     401
Basics     407
Metric Conversion Charts     422
Index     423