Magpie:Sweets and Savories from Philadelphia's Favorite Pie Boutique by Holly Ricciardi. Now doesn't that title just make you want to pick up this book? Add in the lovely pictures and yes, lets bake pie! Just like the title says, there are sweet and savory pies. In the sweet category, since Thanksgiving is a month or so away, how about cranberry curd mini meringue pies? Or, lemon gingersnap pie, it sounds so good! If you feel compelled to be fancy-schmancy, lime custard pie with basil cream and pistachio praline would definitely impress people. So, not in a sweet mood? If you had fresh tomatoes, tomato cheddar corn pie would be delicious. Dinner? macaroni and cheese potpies would fill them up. Sunday dinner, you couldn't go wrong with chicken biscuit potpies.
All in all a "delicious" read! M.L.
So, maybe you are in the mood for Chinese? Instead of ordering out, try the
Lucky Peach 101 Easy Asian Recipes by Peter Meehan. The author prepares you by making an equipment list(very small), ingredient list(exotic, except for Planters peanuts!) This cookbook is divided into creative categories, such as Cold Dishes, Apps and Pickly Bits to begin with, on through Noodles, Rices, Warm Vegetables and the meats. We finish up with Sauces(ginger-scallion) and a modest dessert section...two recipes! Ready to cook?
M.L.
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