The book offers a comprehensive entertainment guide that goes beyond extraordinary recipes, providing "game plans" for organizing meals efficiently. It includes suggestions for dishes that can be prepared in advance, along with decorating tips to create inviting settings. Additionally, readers will find a wealth of helpful hints to enhance their entertaining experience.
Innovative and delicious, this cookbook showcases the best of Southwestern cuisine through a collection of both classic and contemporary recipes. Featuring dishes like Shrimp with Mint Mango Salsa and Grilled Lobster Tail with Lemon Cucumber Salsa, it simplifies the cooking process while maintaining flavor. Jane Butel's signature style shines in recipes such as Black Bean and Goat Cheese Chalupitas and Spicy Hot Chocolate Mousse, ensuring a delightful culinary experience for both novice and experienced cooks.
Exploring regional barbecue styles, this book highlights the unique sauces and techniques from different states, such as vinegar-based in North Carolina and mustard in South Carolina. Author Jane Butel shares her journey across the U.S., gathering recipes for a variety of grilled favorites, including hamburgers, chicken, and ribs. It features contributions from renowned barbecue chefs and offers insights into numerous barbecue hotspots, making it an essential guide for any grill enthusiast.
The updated edition of this classic focuses on maximizing freezer use to create enjoyable meals, featuring insights from the renowned expert in Southwestern cuisine. It offers practical tips and recipes that blend convenience with flavor, ensuring readers can efficiently plan and prepare delicious dishes.
Hot and Spicy Dishes from Around the World
Featuring a diverse array of spicy ingredients, this cookbook offers imaginative recipes that cater to all heat levels, from mild to intensely spicy. Fully revised for modern chefs and home cooks, it draws inspiration from culinary traditions spanning the Southwest to the Far East, making it a vibrant addition to any kitchen.
Authentic Recipes for Enduring Traditions
Celebrated for her innovative approach to Southwestern cuisine, the author brings a fresh collection of recipes that highlight bold flavors and vibrant ingredients. This book features a range of dishes that celebrate traditional techniques while incorporating modern twists, making it accessible for both novice and experienced cooks. With personal anecdotes and cooking tips, readers are invited to explore the rich culinary heritage of the Southwest and create memorable meals that reflect the region's unique culture.
The book highlights the expertise of Jane Butel, renowned for her Southwest cooking school, which has gained acclaim as one of the best in the U.S. It boasts a vibrant community of 3,000 active alumni, showcasing the school's influence and reach in the culinary world. With a focus on authentic Southwestern cuisine, the book offers insights into Butel's teaching methods and recipes that celebrate the rich flavors and traditions of the region.
The book combines fantastic recipes with an engaging exploration of the origins and health benefits of chiles. Each easy-to-read chapter features profiles of real women who have embraced the healthy practice of incorporating chiles into their diets, making it both inspirational and educational.
In her newest book Jane Butel designs festive menus to celebrate the pleasures of Southwestern cooking throughout the year and make the most of the fruits, vegetables, and delicious specialities of each season. She presents balanced meal plans for both simple and lavish entertaining, as well as special treats such as a late night supper, a tailgate picnic, and a hearty meal to warm and nourish a party of skiers. We are invited to enjoy one of America's most popular cuisine's without sacrificing taste for nutrition. Jane Butel's immensely popular cookbooks have introduced millions of Americans to Southwestern cooking, transforming a local culinary tradition into a great national favourite. Readers have come to rely on her unfailing creativity and skill in designing complete meals that provide a feast for the palate and the eye, with the extra Butel touch that turns a meal into a truly festive event.