Bon Appétit

While I've shied away from many of the recipes because the flavours look just a little too exciting for my plain-patated family to enjoy, there's a few in here that are family favourites. Like American Country Chicken Fricasee and Easy Chicken and Dumplings. Not to mention the to-die-for Maple-Mustard Glazed Ham Steaks. Mmmm.

This is the book for readers who’ve wished for a recipe from their favorite restaurant. The editors of Bon Appétit Magazine have compiled some of the readers’ favorites from their popular R.S.V.P. column. The recipes come from a wide variety of sources from the world’s finest restaurants to local cafes and family inns.

Perhaps you’d like Shrimp Toast or Crab and Corn Bisque? Trout Winslow? Half Way House Hot Spiced Wine? The Brickerville House Chocolate Cake? They’re all here . . show more . and so much more.

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Several sections make it easy for readers to find the type of recipe they’re searching for: To Start [Appetizers] . . . Beverages . . . From the Tureen [Soups] . . . Salad Bowl . . . Sauces and Condiments . . . From the Sea [Fish] . . . Poultry . . . Meats . . . Light Entrees . . . Vegetables . . . Bread Basket . . . Finishing Touches [Desserts].

Full-color photographs are included throughout the book, but most of the recipes do not include pictures. However, the directions for each dish are clear and easy to follow. Readers will surely enjoy creating special menus from this delightful collection.

Highly recommended. show less

Spiced plum pavlovas, p.67; good, a lot of awkward time intervals, especially if crème fraîche isn't sold in town. The plum mixture with ice cream alone would be a good alternative.

I'm not impressed. In fact I expect much more from Conde Nast.

Presentation & photographs: Ingredients in bold blue font w/ recipes in regular font which in comparison makes the recipe difficult to read. Not so many photographs and many of those (with the exception of the desserts) are not of the most appetizing looking food.

Peanut brittle ice cream sundaes w/ chocolate sauce? Quick coconut sorbet w/ rhubarb compote? Hazelnut breadsticks? Lamb & zucchini fusilli w/ basil butter? Pasta w/ show more pesto, green beans & potatoes (gimme some carbs)? Grilled tuna steaks w/ cantaloupe salasa (No way, Jose!)? Cider brined pork chops w/ leeks & apples?

The recipes are many..... Some include tips and Q&A's, but they are just not for me. show less