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Favorite restaurant recipes: 500 unforgettable dishes from the R.S.V.P. column of Bon appétit

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500 Unforgettable Dishes from the R.S.V.P Column of Bon Appetit. I wish I had this restaurant's recipe for..." How many times have you found yourself saying these words? If you enjoy dining out, if you love to entertain, if you are looking for something special to serve your family and friends, Favorite Restaurant Recipes is for you.

And what wonderful recipes you will find here. From grand hotels and family inns, local cafes and international temples of haute cuisine, these are the best-loved creations of some of the world's finest restaurants.

How do we know about all these wonderful dishes? Our readers told us. They sampled these fabulous specialties wand wrote to us, asking Bon Appetit to help them get the recipe through our R.S.V.P. column. And we have tried, tested and tasted each dish to make sure it's as special as our readers say.

Imagine the pleasure of presenting your family and friends with:
* Blanquette de Veau with Fresh Pasta as served at Paul Bocuse's restaurant in Lyons, France
*Dilly Cheese Bread from Miss Daisy's Tea Room in Franklin, Tennessee
* Hot n' Gooey Chocolate Cake from Tambourine in Chicago
* Mushrooms in Puff Pastry from Blackrock Castle, Cork, Ireland.

And there's more. Lavish color photographs will help you present your creations with professional flair. Ten features take you inside some of the world's most acclaimed restaurants to learn their chefs' secrets. And a special geographical index, will guide you to exciting dining locations when you travel.

Join Bon Appetit on a tour of the world's best restaurants. And create their specialties at home, with this unprecedented recipe collec

248 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1982

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This is the book for readers who’ve wished for a recipe from their favorite restaurant. The editors of Bon Appétit Magazine have compiled some of the readers’ favorites from their popular R.S.V.P. column. The recipes come from a wide variety of sources from the world’s finest restaurants to local cafes and family inns.

Perhaps you’d like Shrimp Toast or Crab and Corn Bisque? Trout Winslow? Half Way House Hot Spiced Wine? The Brickerville House Chocolate Cake? They’re all here . . . and so much more.

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Several sections make it easy for readers to find the type of recipe they’re searching for: To Start [Appetizers] . . . Beverages . . . From the Tureen [Soups] . . . Salad Bowl . . . Sauces and Condiments . . . From the Sea [Fish] . . . Poultry . . . Meats . . . Light Entrees . . . Vegetables . . . Bread Basket . . . Finishing Touches [Desserts].

Full-color photographs are included throughout the book, but most of the recipes do not include pictures. However, the directions for each dish are clear and easy to follow. Readers will surely enjoy creating special menus from this delightful collection.

Highly recommended.
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