Michael Chiarello's Flavored Oils and Vinegars: 100 Recipes for Cooking with Infused Oils and Vinegars

by Michael Chiarello, Daniel Proctor (Photographer)

The Food Network's Michael Chiarello knows the secret for making great food that is as simple as it is delicious. These 100 innovative recipes for both making and using flavored oils and vinegars capture the essence of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and spices and instantly improve whatever dish they touch. Whether its a sweet splash f Raspberry Vinegar as a finishing touch to a Crisp Pancetta and Fresh Fig Salad, or a spoonful of spicy Brodetto of Manila Clams and Dried Sausage with its comforting touch of chili oil, each recipe is enhanced by the simple addition of these easy to make flavored oils and vinegars. Combining two classic books (over 250,000 sold!), with an enticing new design and cover, Michael Chiarello's Flavored Oils and Vinegars is a sure-fire crowd pleaser.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking

192 pages, Paperback

First published August 3, 2006

About the author

Michael Chiarello was an award-winning chef and owner of critically acclaimed Bottega restaurant in the Napa Valley. He made his mark by combining his Southern Italian roots with the distinctive hallmarks of Napa Valley living. From his earliest childhood experiences – created around his mother’s California kitchen with his extended Italian family of butchers, cheesemakers and ranchers -Michael Chiarello dreamed of becoming a chef one day. Decades later, he had realized his dream, and much more.

Upon graduating from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), Michael began to shape his career into what he would become: an acclaimed chef, highly-rated vintner, culinary & lifestyle trends pioneer, noted author, and Emmy®-winning television host on Food Network and Cooking Channel. Throughout his achievements, he incorporated his passion for seasonal, sustainable living – and the artisan purveyors who make it possible – into his endeavors. His unique perspective on good food & healthy living, spiced with a dose of old-world charm, inspired friends and family to create meaningful memories around their table. His passion for a food-centric life was shared with his fans, restaurant guests, television viewers and Napa Valley visitors alike.

Reviews

[Catherine Woodman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of good information about making your own oils and I want to do much more of this, and this is a good resource to do it from