Apples for Jam: A Colorful Cookbook [Hardcover]

Tessa Kiros (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2007

This is food for families, for young people, for old people, for children, for the child in all . . . for life.- Apples for Jam

Apples for Jam is a keepsake cookbook filled with savory recipes woven together by a rainbow of colors, memories, and lavish full-color photography.

Tessa Kiros has circled the globe working in restaurants in Australia, Greece, Mexico, and London. Her extensive travel and multicultural background lend authenticity to more than 200 recipes, which are grouped by color and presented alongside vibrant photographs, sound cooking advice, and heartwarming anecdotes about friends, family, and the whimsies of childhood.

Kiros shares a bevy of diverse and easy-to-prepare dishes playfully themed in colored chapters. An index references both specific foods and recipes. With memories of daisy chains, ice cream cones, circuses, and four-leaf clovers, Kiros shares her belief that good food sparks cherished memories that intensify life's melting pot of flavor. A sampling of the flavors includes:

* Sage and rosemary mashed potatoes

* Pecan butter cookies

* Roast rack of pork with fennel and honey

* Pomegranate sorbet

* Roasted zucchini and tomatoes with thyme

* Pan-fried sole with lemon butter

Editorial Reviews

Review

Apples for Jam is a book that gets under your skin. It beckons you, and seduces you to pick it up. -- KQED, San Francisco

Apples for Jam is made for anyone who loves to play with children while encouraging their imaginations and expanding their palates. -- The Register, December 12, 2007

Exuberant and colorful. -- New York Times Magazine, December 2, 2007

Kiros leads readers into a joyous and fulfilling world of preparing and eating food... Check out this delightful and festive cookbook. -- Dan's Papers, The Hamptons, November 30, 2007

The charming drawings and homey, evocative photographs along with the well chosen selection of recipes make for a beautiful and personal cookbook. -- CookBooksWeLove.com

About the Author

Born to a Finnish mother and a Greek-Cypriot father, Tessa Kiros grew up learning about diverse cultures and tastes. She has traveled the world-living in London (where she worked at the famous Groucho Club), South Africa, Australia, Greece, and Mexico. She currently lives in Tuscany, Italy.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 432 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing; Ill edition (September 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0740769715
• ISBN-13: 978-0740769719
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.1 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #241,222 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #93 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Canning & Preserving

More About the Author

Born to a Finnish mother and a Greek-Cypriot father, Tessa Kiros grew up learning about the world's diverse cultures and traditions. She has worked in restaurants in Sydney, Athens, and Mexico, and at London's famous Groucho Club. Tessa is the author of Venezia: Food and Dreams, Apples for Jam: A Colorful Cookbook and Falling Cloudberries: A World of Family Recipes, both from Andrews McMeel Publishing. She lives in Tuscany with her husband and two daughters.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My New Favorite Cookbook!, November 2, 2007

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salmon shores (oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Apples for Jam: A Colorful Cookbook (Hardcover)

This is a gorgeous, fun cookbook filled with beautiful comfort food, personal memories and fabulous cooking advice mixed in with each recipe. The photographs are stunning and I love that it is organized by the color of the food. Some of the recipes are quick and easy such as Angel Hair Pasta with Zucchini, Mint and Feta while others take more planning like the Lemon Meringue Ice Cream Cake with homemade Lemon Curd ice cream. Everything we've made from the book has turned out *Wow* and it is definitely one of the funnest books to use when planning a dinner party. Thanks, Tessa!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love This Beautiful Cookbook, July 19, 2008

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Lizzie "Lizzie" (Kansas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Apples for Jam: A Colorful Cookbook (Hardcover)

Apples for Jam is one of the best cookbooks I own. Not only is it gorgeous but the recipes are wonderful. Hit's with our family have been the Chicken Cutlets with Tomatoes and Capers, Sausage and Potato Goulash, Scallopini with Ham and Cheese and Chicken Sauteed with Cheese and Milk. My favorite though so far is Penne with Shrimp, Cream and Tomato, which is simply fabulous. The recipes while interesting and delicious are easy to prepare. It brings meals with a gourmet flair to my table without a lot of fuss or time, which I appreciate. The cookbook is beautiful as well and is uniquely organized by color of the dishes which adds appeal as well. A good cookbook to own or to give to as a gift. I highly recommended it.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sophie R, March 3, 2008

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This review is from: Apples for Jam: A Colorful Cookbook (Hardcover)

The most beautifully illustrated cookbook I've encountered. The recipes are perfect for families (i.e.picky eaters) and a great way to get kids to try new foods or combinations. For myself, a self-professed "foodie" I just love reading the recipes and the author's comments. Great, yummy cookbook...a must get.