A Culinary Journey Through New Orleans: Commander’s Palace Cookbook
$28.99
- Commander’s Palace restaurant in New Orleans is known for its “Haute Creole” cuisine, which combines classic New Orleans dishes with modern, health-conscious techniques
- The cuisine at Commander’s Palace uses only the freshest local ingredients and replaces heavy sauces with light sauce reductions to enhance Creole flavors
- The restaurant has received high praise for its innovative approach to traditional New Orleans cuisine, incorporating nouvelle French, Chinese, and Japanese cooking techniques and presentation styles
- The book is authored by Ella and Dick Brennan, leaders of the Haute Creole revolution and owners of Commander’s Palace, who are part of the renowned Brennan family known for their contributions to New Orleans food culture
- The cookbook features over 175 recipes, including drinks, appetizers, soups, salads, seafood, chicken, game, beef, veal, desserts, and coffees
- The hardcover book is published by Clarkson N. Potter and consists of 206 pages
- The ISBN for the book is 0517550490, and its dimensions are 7.5 x 1 x 9.5 inches
- This cookbook is a valuable addition for anyone interested in fine Southern cuisine and the innovative culinary traditions of New Orleans
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Review: The Commander’s Palace: New Orleans Cookbook
As a food enthusiast and an avid cook, I found The Commander’s Palace: New Orleans Cookbook to be an exceptional addition to my culinary library. Here’s why:
- Authentic Recipes: The cookbook offers over 175 genuine recipes straight from one of New Orleans’ most iconic restaurants, ensuring you can recreate the magic of Commander’s Palace in your own kitchen.
- Historical Insights: Each recipe is accompanied by historical context, giving you a richer understanding of the dishes and their significance in New Orleans cuisine.
- Health-Conscious Options: The focus on light sauce reductions and fresh local ingredients makes it easier to enjoy classic Creole flavors with a modern, health-conscious twist.
- Comprehensive Coverage: From appetizers to desserts and everything in between, the cookbook covers a wide range of courses, making it a versatile resource for any meal.
- Easy to Follow: Despite some recipes having numerous ingredients, the step-by-step directions are clear and easy to follow, making even complex dishes accessible to home cooks.
- Wonderful Sauce Recipes: The sauce recipes alone are worth the price of the book, adding incredible depth and flavor to your dishes.
However, there are a couple of minor drawbacks:
- Design and Layout: The cookbook isn’t particularly stylish or artfully designed, and the recipe pages could be better organized.
- No Photos: The lack of photographs might be a downside for those who rely on visual cues to decide what to cook.
Overall, The Commander’s Palace: New Orleans Cookbook is a fantastic resource for anyone interested in exploring fine Southern cuisine, particularly the innovative Haute Creole style. Highly recommended for both novice and experienced cooks!
Additional information
| Editorial | Clarkson N. Potter, First Edition (1 Enero 1984) |
|---|---|
| Idioma | Inglés |
| Tapa dura | 206 páginas |
| ISBN-10 | 0517550490 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0517550496 |
| Dimensiones | 7.5 x 1 x 9.5 pulgadas |
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