Spur of the Moment Cook - by Perla Meyers (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

How to Cook at Home When You're Not at Home All Day to Cook

"Spur of the Moment Cook" offers 175 spirited yet simple recipes that take into consideration today's full schedules while also indulging the desire for satisfying, homemade dinners. Author Perla Meyers teaches busy cooks the secrets of a well-stocked kitchen and shows how to use the seasonal marketplace to prepare the freshest foods. Perla's practical tips and tempting recipes combine to make cooking on the spur of the moment a delicious experience.

The Secrets Of A Well-Stocked Kitchen Revealed

Dried pastas, beans, and mushrooms in the pantry
Fresh eggs and Yogurt in the refrigerator
Crisp produce in the vegetable bin
Vanilla beans and cocoa in the baking cabinet

Savory Dishes With 6 Ingredients Or Less

Zucchini Frittata with Parmesan
Soft Polenta with Braised Leeks and Mascarpone
Grilled Chicken Breasts with Chinese Mustard and Honey Glaze
Pan-Seared Salmon with Creme Fraiche, Shallot, and Chive Sauce

On The Table In Under 30 Minutes

Fettuccine in Smoked Salmon and Chive Essence Shallot and Herb-Infused Lamb Chops Seared Swordfish with a Puree of Sweet-and-Spicy Peppers

Simple Sweet Endings

Catalan Bittersweet Chocolate, Orange, and Pine Nut TartPeach Gratin with Creamy Pecan CrumbleOven-Baked Rice Pudding with Lemon and Raisins

From the Back Cover

Spur of the Moment Cook offers 175 spirited yet simple recipes that take into consideration today's full schedules while also indulging the desire for satisfying, homemade dinners. Author Perla Meyers teaches busy cooks the secrets of a well-stocked kitchen and shows how to use the seasonal marketplace to prepare the freshest foods. Perla's practical tips and tempting recipes combine to make cooking on the spur of the moment a delicious experience.

THE SECRETS OF A WELL-STOCKED KITCHEN REVEALED

Dried pastas, beans, and mushrooms in the pantry Fresh eggs and yogurt in the refrigerator Crisp produce in the vegetable bin Vanilla beans and cocoa in the baking cabinet

SAVORY DISHES WITH 6 INGREDIENTS OR LESS

Zucchini Frittata with Parmesan

Soft Polenta with Braised Leeks and Mascarpone

Grilled Chicken Breasts with Chinese Mustard and Honey Glaze

Pan-Seared Salmon with Creme Fraiche, Shallot, and Chive Sauce

ON THE TABLE IN UNDER 30 MINUTES

Fettuccine in Smoked Salmon and Chive Essence

Shallot and Herb-Infused Lamb Chops

Seared Swordfish with a Puree of Sweet-and-Spicy Peppers

SIMPLE SWEET ENDINGS

Catalan Bittersweet Chocolate, Orange, and Pine Nut Tart

Peach Gratin with Creamy Pecan Crumble

Oven-Baked Rice Pudding with Lemon and Raisins