Synopses & Reviews
Jeff Smith, host of the nationally successful television series
The Frugal Gourmet, and author of the bestselling companion cookbook of the same name more than 800,000 hardcover copies in print and a year on the
New York Times bestseller list feels that all good cooks should be versed in the excitement and possibilities of wine. This cookbook, the companion to his 26-part television series,
The Frugal Gourmet Cooks with Wine, proves that learning about wine need not be daunting.
The Frugal Gourmet Cooks with Wine features more than 300 recipes, not all of which use wine, ranging from appetizers such as Fried Red Pepper Strips and English Potted Cheese to a mouthwatering array of soups, including a rich minestrone. It provides delectable, easy-to-make main courses for all occasions and life-styles try Leg of Lamb in Balsamic Vinegar, Rabbit in Green Peppercorns and Wine Sauce, Scallops in Pesto, or Vegetable-Stuffed Spinach Crepes. The book also contains many light desserts, Lemon Champagne Ice and Pears Poached in Port among them. You'll also find lots of spectacular dishes selected from international cuisines and valuable suggestions for people on special diets.