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Simple to Spectacular: How to Take One Basic Recipe to Four Levels of Sophistication,New
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What happens when a fourstar chef and a culinary minimalist decide to join forces to create something different? They invent a new style that adapts to every occasion and every level of cooking expertise. Simple to Spectacular introduces a unique concept developed by one of the world's top chefs, JeanGeorges Vongerichten, and Mark Bittman, author of How to Cook Everything and the New York Times's hugely popular column 'The Minimalist.' Ever since their awardwinning collaboration on JeanGeorges: Cooking at Home with a FourStar Chef, the acclaimed duo has been cooking up a repertoire of new dishes that can be prepared in any of five progressively sophisticated ways.Simple to Spectacular features a total of 250 recipes in 50 groups. Each group begins with a simple, elegant recipea few ingredients combined for maximum effectfollowed by fully detailed, increasingly elaborate variations. For example, a recipe for Grilled Shrimp with Thyme and Lemon leads to Grilled Shrimp and Zucchini on Rosemary Skewers, Grilled Shrimp with Apple Ketchup, Thaistyle Grilled Shrimp on Lemongrass Skewers, and Grilled Shrimp Balls with Cucumber and Yogurt.Every aspect of the meal is covered, from superb soups and salads to unforgettable side dishes, entrees, and desserts. In Simple to Spectacular, everythingfrom the basics to innovations by a fourstar chefis tailored for a quick Tuesday night dinner or an elegant weekend party. And in the nowclassic VongerichtenBittman style, all of the recipes can be made in the kitchen of any home cook. With 80 fullcolor photographs giving a mouthwatering view of the SimpletoSpectacular transformations, readers and cooks will eagerly explore the possibilities.JeanGeorges Vongerichten (right) won the 1998 James Beard Award for Outstanding Chef and Best New Restaurant. His Manhattan restaurants include Vong, Jo Jo, The Mercer Kitchen, and Jean Georges, which earned a rare fourstar rating from the New York Times.In Simple to Spectacular, two titans of the food world have created a truly groundbreaking cookbook. Here are 250 superb recipes arranged in a uniquely useful way: a basic recipe and four increasingly sophisticated variations, with each group (there are 50 groups in all) based on a given technique. This ingenious organization enables cooks of all levels of expertise to understand how a recipe is created and to recreate the brilliantly simple recipes and dazzling variations from one of our best food writers and home cooks teamed with one of America's greatest chefs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main concept behind 'Simple to Spectacular'? A: 'Simple to Spectacular' presents a unique cooking approach where one basic recipe is elevated to four increasingly sophisticated variations. This allows cooks of all skill levels to adapt dishes for different occasions.
- Q: How many recipes are included in the book? A: The book features a total of 250 recipes organized into 50 groups, each starting with a simple recipe followed by more elaborate variations.
- Q: Who are the authors of this cookbook? A: The cookbook is authored by Jean-Georges Vongerichten, a renowned chef, and Mark Bittman, a well-known food writer and columnist.
- Q: Is this cookbook suitable for beginner cooks? A: 'Simple to Spectacular' is designed for cooks of all levels, making it suitable for beginners as well as experienced chefs. Recipes start simple and grow in complexity.
- Q: What types of recipes can I expect to find in this book? A: The book covers a wide range of dishes, including soups, salads, side dishes, entrees, and desserts, ensuring a comprehensive culinary experience.
- Q: Are there photographs included in 'Simple to Spectacular'? A: Yes, the book includes 80 full-color photographs that visually showcase the recipes and their transformations.
- Q: What is the binding type of this cookbook? A: 'Simple to Spectacular' is available in a hardcover binding, providing durability and a quality feel.
- Q: When was 'Simple to Spectacular' published? A: 'Simple to Spectacular' was published on October 10, 2000.
- Q: How many pages does the cookbook have? A: The cookbook contains 432 pages, offering extensive content for readers.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is sold in 'New' condition, ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.