Brigit Legere Binns Book order (chronological)

Few gatherings are more delightful than a leisurely midday meal with friends or family, where good food and conversation abound. This stunning cookbook offers over 100 sweet and savory recipes, along with practical tips on entertaining and menu planning. Whether celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a relaxed meal, hosting brunch is an enjoyable, hassle-free way to entertain. You'll discover a variety of memorable recipes, from classics like cinnamon rolls and eggs Benedict to modern dishes such as polenta with poached eggs and prosciutto, cardamom-scented almond buns, and a creamy ricotta tart with fresh peas and mint. The recipes are organized into five chapters—sweet, savory, salads, sides, and drinks—making menu planning a breeze. Each recipe includes suggestions for complementary dishes and beverages, ensuring a well-rounded meal. Lush, colorful photography and engaging narratives throughout bring the foods and settings to life. With this book, you'll be inspired to gather around the table for brunch at every opportunity. Selected recipes include Applesauce and Brown Sugar Crumb Cake, Nectarine-Almond Oven Pancake, New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp and Grits, Baked Eggs with Spinach and Cream, Blackberry Coffee Cake, and Balsamic Bloody Mary among others.

"Sauce" demystifies the delicate art of sauce-making--a skill that can transform any dish. Cooks are made privy to the secrets of making Balsamic Reduction, Salsa Fresca, Beurre Blanc, Port and Dried Fruit Sauce, and many more. 42 recipes. 100 color photos.

Offers more than forty recipes for breakfast including, eggs benedict, huevos rancheros, hash browns, and a variety of morning breads.

Offers recipes for more than forty hors d'oeuvres, including crab cakes, vine leaves stuffed with wild rice and apricots, and smoked salmon roulades.

Cowboys may be tough and gritty, but their beverages can be as smooth and refreshing as a mornin' sunrise. "Fishin' with a Worm," "Drugstore Cowboy Shake," "Branding Iron" -- these are just a few of the thirst-quenching libations served up in COWBOY COCKTAILS, the best drink collection this side of the muddy Mississippi. Step into the world of hot days, hard work, and dusty afternoons, and treat yourself to a bona fide cowboy cocktail straight from the heart of Texas. This is the perfect partner to the cookbook A COWBOY IN THE KITCHEN by Grady Spears.

Originally a peasant dish, polenta is now showing up on the best restaurant menus in the country -- and plenty of home cooks are following the lead. Easy to prepare and marvelously versatile, polenta can be enjoyed plain and simple or embellished with a wide range of tasty fillings, spreads, and toppings. This beautifully photographed and wonderfully inspirational volume includes 40 tempting recipes for breakfast treats, appetizers, entrees, and even desserts. Complete with tips on preparing the golden grain, Polenta is a glorious celebration of one of Italy's most popular dishes.