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Private Cuisine: An Executive Chef's Secrets to Gourmet Cooking Made Easy

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This book is excellent! It not only guides you through gourmet cooking easier than any other gourmet cookbook I have tried, but is packed with little bits and pieces of interesting information and definitions about different spices and ingredients you might never know what to do with. Try it! I'm certain you'll love it too!

This book was one of the easiest books to follow of all in my collection of cookbooks. I cant wait to try more of the recipes.

I found this book to be highly readable, containing very helpful general advice about cooking and gourmet recipes presented in a non-intimidating way.

I have over 50 cookbooks in my kitchen, but this is the one I turn to when I want something fresh, new and special. Sure, I go gourmet once in awhile, but I'm not Escoffier. I love to create something truly wonderful that will excite guests and make them say, "You really made this? Wow!". Daniluk's style is easy, informative and he makes his recipes easy to approach rather than daunting. As for desserts, the Chocolate Lava Cake will make you think you died and went to heaven and the Clemintine Creme Brulee is heart-achingly good. Read, learn and enjoy.

I had the pleasure of tasting the foods prepared by Chef David Daniluk at the preview of his book which supported the Make A Wish Foundation. I thought it would be just another gourmet event with food that I would never in a million years prepare myself. Yes, the food was outstanding but I am so impressed at how amazingly easy the recipes are to read. The ingredients are fairly simple and the two recipes that I tried, so far, were easy and successful!

An absolutely delightful book filled with gourmet recipes, you are sure not to be disappointed. The receipes are easy to follow and easy to prepare and fabulous to serve and eat. And yet they are within the abilities of the average home cook. These are some of the favorite receipes of Chef David Daniluk, a country club and private chef of over 15 years.

The book contains 165 recipes complete with detailed preparation instructions. One of my concerns as I started reading the ingredients was where to find some of the ingredients in some of the dishes. Not to worry, he includes sources for ingredients as well as tips on how to select the best ones. If this wasn't enough reason to purchase the book, the proceeds go 100% to the Make a Wish Foundation.

I had the honor of serving David's food at Radnor Valley CC when he was Executive chef. His food is unbelieveable and his personality is quite interesting! He really knows what he is talking about and makes some delectable dishes. Congratulations on the book and I highly reccomened purchasing it.

Steve Paolino

Wow! I can honestly say I have never before been inspired to cook much less create a wonderful meal -- until now. David's recipes are presented simply and lovingly (wonderful hints and personal observations supplied by the author with many of the recipes). Recipes for dishes found on many menus such as Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and dishes I have never seen such as Saute'ed Skate Wing with Balsamic Vinegar Laced Beurre Blanc are easy to follow and the end result is nothing short of sublime. Thanks David for writing this book and for contributing all profits to such a wonderful organization -- Hats off!

Just got Private Cuisine by David Daniluk. Great looking recipts with easy to follow directions. Tried the chocolate bread pudding with cinnamon schnapps cream......OUTRAGEOUSLY GOOD! A must have in any kitchen.

Executive Chef Daniluk is superb in presenting outstanding recipies that allow even a novice cook to make the most delicious meals! Bravo Chef and we await the next edition to this great volume.