false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1179344902m/906095.jpg 906095 1 Commander's Palace is an American restaurant treasure. For many years, patrons of the beloved New Orleans institution have been urging the Brennan family, its proprietors, to publish the restaurant's recipes. <I>Commander's Kitchen</I>, written by co-owner Ella Brennan's daughter, Ti Adelaide Martin, and Chef Jamie Shannon, realizes that wish, presenting more than 150 accessible recipes for the restaurant's acclaimed Creole dishes. These reflect a mix of French, Spanish, African, Arcadian, and Native American cooking traditions. The book also provides a glimpse of the history, lore, and daily backstage to-and-fro that have made the century-old restaurant a required dining destination.<p> "We like to push things to the edge," says Shannon of Commander's vibrant cooking, and in chapters that treat drinks through desserts, the book proves his point. Dishes like Shrimp Tasso with Five-Pepper Jelly, Pan-Crusted Sirloin Steak with Cayenne Butter, and Braised Lamb Shank with Merlot Mushroom Sauce are typical of the heady offerings, fare both earthy and sophisticated. Also presented are recipes for many of Commander's famed brunch dishes, the classic creamed-spinach- and artichoke-garnished Eggs Sardou among them; "The Chef's Table," a chapter of "show-off" dishes served at the restaurant's renowned in-the-kitchen table; and a selection of sweets, including Chocolate Molten Soufflé and the Creole sine qua non dessert, Bread Pudding Soufflé. Illustrated with color photos and containing technique tips throughout (readers learn, for example, the difference between sautéing and panéing), the book is an exuberant portrait of a remarkable American restaurant and its unique cuisine. <I>--Arthur Boehm</I> 891241 31 10 2000 Commander's Kitchen : Take Home the True Taste of New Orleans With More Than 150 Recipes from Commander's Palace Restaurant total:6|5:4|4:1|3:1|2:0|1:0| 6 27 14 1 5 0 false false Mon Mar 02 19:49:32 -0800 2009 Mon Mar 02 19:49:32 -0800 2009 5 0 false false Sat Nov 14 19:46:40 -0800 2009 Sat Nov 14 19:46:40 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Fri Jul 17 02:08:25 -0700 2009 Fri Jul 17 02:08:25 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Tue Jun 16 06:44:31 -0700 2009 Tue Jun 16 06:44:31 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Sat Mar 21 20:03:23 -0700 2009 Sat Mar 21 20:03:43 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Sat Mar 21 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Mar 21 10:34:53 -0700 2009 Sat Mar 21 10:35:51 -0700 2009 2 0 0 false false Sat Jan 24 11:39:21 -0800 2009 Sat Jan 24 11:39:33 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Sun Sep 14 18:48:57 -0700 2008 Sun Sep 14 18:48:57 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Wed Apr 02 16:10:59 -0700 2008 Wed Apr 02 16:10:59 -0700 2008 3 0 false false Wed Mar 19 08:02:51 -0700 2008 Wed Mar 19 08:02:51 -0700 2008 4 0 false false Tue Jan 29 08:58:13 -0800 2008 Tue Jan 29 08:58:13 -0800 2008 0 0 false false Fri Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Thu Jun 28 18:45:38 -0700 2007 Thu Jun 28 18:45:58 -0700 2007 0 0 false false Fri Jun 22 13:27:10 -0700 2007 Fri Jun 22 13:27:10 -0700 2007 0 0 false false Sat Jun 09 10:28:17 -0700 2007 Sat Jun 09 10:28:17 -0700 2007 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=906095