Favorite - by Nanette Smalley (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

In "FAVORITE: Recipes to Inspire the Home Chef" cookbook, Chef Nanette Smalley of the noted 'La Querencia' restaurant in which she was the chef/owner, expresses her love and affinity for food, nutrition and cooking. Nanette had only one focus when creating the recipes to include in this cookbook, that the recipes included are accurate and concise in which every cook, no matter the level of knowledge and or experience would 'all' reach the desired and delicious end result. With the assistance of the professional organizations that support her passions: The National Association of Female Executives, The Roundtable for Women in the Food Business, and The James Beard Association she is well versed, seasoned and a trusted Chef.

Review Quotes

"It was a pleasure to recommend Nanette Smalley for attending the school of American Chefs. Nanette was one of my students at the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, N.Y. During that period of a three week course, her professional cooking, behavior, work habits, love for food, ability to work with less knowledgeable persons was excellent. - Henri Patty C.E.C., C.C.E.

"Chef Nanette Smalley's food was truly unforgettable, and beautifully, dramatically displayed. The wine pairings she chose were lovely. We received endless compliments from our guests. It was an elegant evening. Thank you, Chef Nanette! - Anne Veague

"Thank you for a most delightful & delicious dining extravaganza!!!! Oh, what a night! Best Goose ever! - perfectly crisp & amazing!!!Best wild rice ever- so moist, fluffy & flavorful!! Best dressing ever-bar none- moist & lovely! Best sauce ever! Heavenly complex! Champagne, three wine pairings, soup, grapefruit dessert, lemon poppy cookies, puffy yam & nuts popping out of the tangerine, multi layered complex green salad... OMG ...did we really eat all these courses?! !?!? Nanette, you are beyond amazing!!! I'm so impressed! Thank you!!!!! Quite a night to remember!!"

- Biddy (Elizabeth Ryan-Wolf)

About the Author

Chef Nanette Smalley was the Head Chef and Owner of famed restaurant 'La Querencia' located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In addition, she owned a popular catering company and was a home chef for celebrities in New York and California. She has been honored by the National Association of Female Executives, The Roundtable for Women in the Food Business, and The James Beard Association. The author currently lives and works in Palm Springs, California and Portland, Oregon.