The San Francisco Chronicle Cookbook

by Michael Bauer (Editor), Fran Irwin (Editor)

San Francisco is world-renowned for its chefs and restaurants, and the acclaimed food section of the San Francisco Chronicle is widely acknowledged to be one of the best food sections in the country. Regular contributors include some of the finest chefs and food writers anywhere, among them Joyce Goldstein, Flo Braker, Alice Waters, Jeremiah Tower, Marlena Spieler, Janet Fletcher, and Georgeanne Brennan. Michael Bauer, the food editor of the Chronicle, has assembled here a definitive collection of recipes that represent the best of California cuisine -- simple and stylish, with an appreciation for ethnic flavorings and a commitment to fresh ingredients. Including 325 recipes, for soups, salads, appetizers, meat and vegetable entrees, condiments and relishes, as well as desserts, this inspiring new cookbook is sure to take its place with The New York Times Cookbook as an indispensable and beloved classic. Visit S.F. Gate to find out what's happening in Bay Area news, entertainment, sports, and more.

Genres: Cookbooks, Food, Cooking, Nonfiction

448 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1997

Reviews

[Melinda McLaughlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

LOVE this cookbook! A lot of recipes from local Bay-areans (wow can I say that?) including Alice Waters etc. Again, most of the recipes spotlight California's famous fresh produce and there's a lot of delving into Asian and Mexican dishes as well. Delicious!

[Joyce · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great yard sale find! The recipes are from the bay area and since I rarely get there, it's such a treat to have recipes from some of the area's finest restaurants. It's so much fun to pick up and try one of these recipes.

[Arnie Kahn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my first "sophisticated" cookbook and I still use it. Most of the recipes are very good and only a few use exotic ingredients or are overly complicated. If you find a copy at a thrift store or yard sale, pick it up.

[Luke Duncan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good recipes that are reasonable in terms of effort.

[Sandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of good recipies.