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Jon Bonnell's Fine Texas Cuisine

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I'm from Texas but have lived in other states for several years. I bought myself and my mother a copy of this book from Amazon just before going home for a week this summer. I took my book with me and we attended a book signing by Mr. Bonnell at a local mall. A few hours later, we went to his restaurant (where we spoke with him again as he visited his diners)and tried a wide variety of items on his delectable menu (Oysters Texafeller, Buffalo Tacos, Buffalo and Elk Tenderloin, Chipotle mashed potatoes, Adouille sausage, and Pecan crusted snapper.) Since then, I've prepared 4 or 5 dishes & spice mixtures from his book and have loved them all. My husband keeps us well stocked with venison, but we don't have elk & buffalo in our area, so we ordered some from an online source so we could try those recipes as well. Certainly you don't have to do that, there is plenty else to try. BUT, it is so darn tasty! This book is beautiful and even if you substitute here and there, I bet you'll find some things you adore. Some of our favorites so far: Roasted Green Chile Cheese Grits, Venison Loin with Shiitake Jalapeno Sauce, and the Chilied pecans that go on the Spinach Crab salad!

I've had the privilege of dining at Jon Bonnell's restaurant in Fort Worth a number of times and consider him to be one of the best chefs in Fort Worth as well as a man of integrity and excellence. This high standard is reflected in his cookbook with detailed recipes for signature dishes and beautiful full-page photographs---which could easily be mistaken for a 'coffee-table' book! Considering the quality of product you receive, the price for this cookbook is a bargain. I highly recommend this for your own cooking experience or as a host or hostess gift. If you're able to visit his restaurant, he will be happy to visit with you and autograph your copy. Bon Appetit! Sally

Received as a gift after dinning at Bonnell's. Was happy to see he listed the farms where you can order quail (amazing!). All the recipes seem user friendly. Probably one of the best cook books I have seen in a while.

Excellent recipe book that includes all our favorites from the restaurant menu. Jon didn't exclude things from his current menu. Plus they're all easy to prepare. A must have for your collection but more importantly as a go to resource for recipes you WILL cook.