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Bobby Flay's Bar Americain Cookbook: Celebrate America's Great Flavors [Hardcover]

Bobby Flay , Stephanie Banyas , Sally Jackson
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Book Description

September 20, 2011
When Bobby Flay looks at a map of the United States, he doesn’t see states—he sees ingredients: wild Alaskan king salmon, tiny Maine blueberries, fiery southwestern chiles. The Food Network celebrity and renowned chef-restaurateur created his Bar Americain restaurants as our country’s answer to French bistros—to celebrate America’s regional flavors and dishes, interpreted as only Bobby Flay can.

Now you can rediscover American cuisine at home with the recipes in Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain Cookbook. Start with a Kentucky 95—a riff on a classic French cocktail but made with bourbon—and Barbecued Oysters with Black Pepper–Tarragon Butter. Choose from sumptuous soups and salads, including a creamy clam chowder built on a sweet potato base, and Kentucky ham and ripe figs over a bed of arugula dressed with molasses-mustard dressing. Entrees will fill your family family-style, from red snapper with a crisp skin of plantains accompanied by avocado, mango, and black beans to a host of beef steaks, spice-rubbed and accompanied by side dishes such as Brooklyn hash browns and cauliflower and goat cheese gratin. Bar Americain’s famed brunch dishes and irresistible desserts round out this collection of America’s favorite flavors.

Bobby also shares his tips for stocking your pantry with key ingredients for everyday cooking, as well as expert advice on essential kitchen equipment and indispensable techniques. With more than 110 recipes and 110 full-color photographs, Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain Cookbook shares Bobby’s passion for fantastic American food and will change the way any cook looks at our country’s bounty.

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Featured Recipe: Sweet Potato Gratin

Definitely decadent, this sweet potato gratin is destined to become a do-or-die part of your family's holiday spread. Cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg perfume the cream with their warm flavors and seep their rich taste of fall into each layer. A mandoline makes quick work of slicing the potatoes and is worth the investment for the time it will save you in prep work. Don't forget to remove the cover for the last portion of baking time--the browned and bubbling crust is not to be missed.

Yield 8 servings

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1⁄8 inch thick on a mandoline
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Whisk together the cream, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg until smooth.
  3. In a 10-inch square baking dish, arrange an even layer of sweet potatoes. Drizzle with a few tablespoons of the cream mixture and season with salt and pepper. Repeat with the remaining potatoes and cream, seasoning with salt and pepper, to form 8 to 10 layers. Press down on the layers to totally submerge the sweet potatoes in the cream mixture.
  4. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the cover and continue baking until the cream has been absorbed, the potatoes are cooked through, and the top is browned, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 15 minutes before serving.

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“king of deep, rich flavors”
-- Publisher's Weekly 

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Clarkson Potter; First Edition edition (September 20, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0307461386
  • ISBN-13: 978-0307461384
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.9 x 10 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #58,075 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Bobby Flay is one of the most beloved -- and famous -- chefs in America. He is the food correspondent for CBS's The Early Show, appearing biweekly to report on food and cooking across America. In addition to his highly rated prime-time Food Network show Boy Meets Grill, his newest show, BBQ America with Bobby Flay, debuted in the summer of 2004. He is the chef-co-owner of two celebrated New York City restaurants, Mesa Grill and Bolo, which recently received a three-star rating from The New York Times, and is opening Mesa Grill Las Vegas in the summer of 2004. This is his fifth book.

Customer Reviews

I am a big fan of Bobby Flay's cook books. Graves  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
This book is full of beautiful pictures and yummy recipes. Suzanne Tran  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
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30 of 33 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Not easy...but worth the effort! September 29, 2011
Format:Hardcover
When you can't get to Bobby Flay's Bar Americain, let Bar Americain come to you!

There is something about Bobby Flay that I find captivating. I met him in person at the Borgata in Atlantic City about 5 years ago at a Women in Wine event, and he's just got the "it" factor that celebrities have. I could have talked to him for hours.

Aside from his persona, the man can cook! I have had the pleasure of eating at both his Bar Americain restaurant in Connecticut as well as the location in New York City. Actually, the last time I was in the city with my husband, we stopped in. We know what we're getting when we go there - the food is familiar with a twist, it's consistently good, and the atmosphere is elegant without being stuffy, and that's a comfort we enjoy after a busy day.

If you go to the Bar Americain website and take a look at the menu, you are looking at the contents for the cookbook. The cookbook leaves nothing off the menu, from your cocktails to dessert. Anything that I have ordered, and wished I could make at home - hello pizza! - is in Bobby Flay's Bar Americain cookbook. Chef Bobby Flay takes traditional American cuisine and puts his own spin on it.

A few of my personal favorites include: Chopped Apple Salad with Toasted Walnut, Vidalia Onion Soup, Hot Potato Chips with Blue Cheese Sauce and the Oven Baked Pizza. These appetizers are worth the time and effort, and can be made into a meal all on their own. I haven't even gotten to the entrees or sides!

There are a few recipes that will definitely be joining my Thanksgiving table this year: Pumpkin Soup with cranberry-maple creme fraiche and the Roasted Brussel Sprouts.

The color photographs are beautiful and helpful to those who have not seen the finished product in person. Not every recipe has a photograph, but those that need it do.

A word of warning, many of these tasty dishes are not for the novice cook, especially the first time around. There are not many dinners from this cookbook you will get on the table in less than 30 minutes. (That being said, there is a reason Rachel Ray doesn't have her own restaurant While I was excited to try out these dishes I love in my own kitchen, I have come to appreciate Bobby Flay and the menu he has put together in his restaurants.

One of my good friends and neighbor is a wonderful cook, and she often turns to Bobby Flay's cookbooks for inspiration, so I have wanted to try some of his recipes for a long time. If you want to impress guests or your family, but want to stay within a certain comfort-zone of food choices, turn to Bobby Flay's Bar Americain cookbook.

Even though the publisher sent me a digital copy for review, this is one cookbook I am going to buy to have in my kitchen!
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Fictionators Review September 30, 2011
Format:Hardcover
Reading Bobby Flay's Bar Americain Cookbook gave me the feeling of sitting down with Bobby Flay himself and going over his favorite things to cook. It's personable and fun, with recipes that range from simple to sophisticated.

First of all, regardless of whether it's a shot of a cocktail or Bourbon Praline Profiteroles with Toffee Sauce, the pictures are stunning. The recipes are amazing and cover a wide variety of tastes and interests. Simple recipes and tips, like how to make a Simple Syrup and the kitchen essentials every American pantry should have, were included, and I appreciated that.

I especially enjoyed the appetizer section, which offered great recipes of some of my favorites, with neat twists on serving ideas and variations on them. The Chicken Cutlet recipe was amazing, and even my kids enjoyed the Roasted Brussels Sprouts.

I loved the pictures of Bobby throughout as well as the commentary and bits of information that he gives with most of the recipes. Many cookbooks boast great pictures and commentary, but lack in recipes that the average person would enjoy making. Some cookbooks have great recipes, but too few visual representations to be appealing. The Bar Americain Cookbook is the perfect balance of beautiful photography, great personality, and good food. A must have for any cook.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Pump up your cooking another notch! October 31, 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you have been cooking for a while and need to elevate your cooking, this cookbook will help! I have had this cookbook only a short time - last night for dinner I made Shrimp and Grits, and Pumpkin Bread Pudding for company. I made Kentucky 95 as a cocktail.
Everyone was super impressed, the flavors were nothing short of awesome. Everyone wanted second and thirds.
These recipes are not for the beginner or novice cook. These are also not for everyday weeknight cooking. It took me 4 hours total to get the above meal on the table - some of that time was peeling shrimp. For the bread pudding, you have to make the pumpkin bread, toast the cubes, makes the caramel apple sauce, let the custard soak into the bread cubes, etc.
The flavors are spot on. My plan is to try a recipe or two every couple of weeks on the weekend. I would say make sure you read the recipes several times before you start cooking so you don't forgot anything and plan your time. Pour a glass of wine (or Bourbon which BF likes!) and some nice music, and get into your kitchen for some awesome food!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great gift
I got this to give as a gift. She really liked it and had asked for it specifically. Good book
Published 3 months ago by Barbara Swanson
5.0 out of 5 stars The cook book to have!
It is an amazing cook book. Bobby uses a lot of mexican ingredients and he makes the best american dishes taste out of this world. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Minerva Gauthier
5.0 out of 5 stars One of our Favorite cookbooks!
This is a Great cookbook! It's one of our favorites. Purchased it again to give to friends as Christmas gifts.
Published 4 months ago by Big Jim's Wifey
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic cookbook - great recipes
I've made a few recipes in this so far and it's spot on. This book showcases traditional American food with the Bobby Flay flair, which for those of you that are familiar with his... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Dog Lover
5.0 out of 5 stars Bobby Flays writes the best cookbooks
Bobby Flays Bar American Cookbook is one of the best in my large cookbook collection, we are trying all the recipes. He is our favorite chef!
Published 13 months ago by Elllen Robinson
5.0 out of 5 stars Another good book by Flay
I enjoy cooking from Bobby Flay's books. I owned a few books and cooked many tasty dishes from them. This book is full of beautiful pictures and yummy recipes. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Suzanne Tran
5.0 out of 5 stars Love Bobby Flay
I have several of Bobby Flay's cookbook and they never disappoint. He is very innovative and the recipes always deliver on taste. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mary
5.0 out of 5 stars Boy leaves grill
I am a big fan of Bobby Flay's cook books. I can say I've never had a bad recipe from them and they are a great standard in my kitchen library so it was no surprise when I had his... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Graves
5.0 out of 5 stars sauce
I love Bobby he always cooks with a lot of sauces so if you like to use sauces like we do Bobby's the cook book for you. He's like the sauce master.
Published 16 months ago by capspro
1.0 out of 5 stars Not his best work.
I am not sure who writes reviews on this website. Most of them just seem to be written to sell the cookbook. This book is full of errors. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Guy Incognito
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