Simply Delectable [Paperback]

Sharon Glass (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2002

This collection of simple and elegant recipes is "Simply Delectable!" The delicious dishes in this easy-to-use cookbook are for cooks who want to create good food, quickly and easily, using the best and freshest ingredients.

From hors d'oeuvres to dessert, well-known chef and former Hollywood caterer "Sharon Glass" offers easy, creative ways to craft scrumptious meals. Feast on decadent Duck with Cherries, spicy Thai Red Chicken Curry, or savory Salmon Cakes with Avocado Butter. Create a light lunch of Mushroom Cappuccino Soup and Slow Roasted Beet Salad. Tempt your tastebuds with sweet treats: Fruity Ginger Trifle, Layered Chocolate Ice Cream Delight, Easy Apple Tarts with Caramel, and more. "Simply Delectable" includes suggested menu ideas for parties, formal dinners and casual get-togethers, as well as more than 100 stunning, full-color photos of the finished dishes.

Sharon's simple, innovative recipes are designed for the busy cook who wants to delight friends and family, without spending all day in the kitchen.

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About the Author

SHARON GLASS is a self-taught cook who is passionate about food, and once ran a catering company in Los Angeles. She now lives in South Africa, where she has established a cooking school and continues to work in the catering business.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Graphic Arts Books (October 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558686908
• ISBN-13: 978-1558686908
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 9.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,147,885 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Simply Delicious!, May 5, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Simply Delectable (Paperback)

"Simply Delicious" is the original title of this book as it was sold here in South Africa. I intended to review Sharon's follow-up book, "Simply Too Delicious" because that's the one I own, but it's not in Amazon's catalogue. Nevertheless, the two books are very similar in terms of quality, style of cooking and presentation - although the second book has more recipes (and is more expensive).

These are fantastic books for the novice cook, because the recipes are mostly simple to prepare (and many are suitable for everyday use), but still delicious enough to delight your friends. You're not expected to prepare your own stock or make your own pastry. That's not to say that experienced cooks won't learn anything from Sharon's imaginative ways with ingredients.

Another thing I like about this book is that she includes menu suggestions; recipes for items such as sauces, dressings and mustards; explanations of which commercial products (stock cubes, etc) she uses and good substitutes (because some are only available in South Africa).

An interesting point to note is that the author is Jewish, and so although the books are not marketed as "Kosher Cookbooks" and do not contain traditional Jewish foods, all of the recipes are in fact kosher (which means no pork or shellfish recipes, and no recipes that mix meat with dairy products). She also gives alternatives on some recipes to make them dairy-free so that they can be served at a meat-based meal. This is probably useful for the lactose-intolerant too.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars simply outstanding, August 7, 2003

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Deborah Tobias (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Simply Delectable (Paperback)

I recently purchased her book through Amazon and wish I could get a hold of her newer book, "Simply to Delicious." I have thoroughly enjoyed using it to make some outstanding dishes that were simple and delicious. The recipes are creative and easy and take no time to assemble. An aside - the photography used in her book is amazing and beautifully demonstrates the finished products. A great find and a great addition to my recipe book collection.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Irresistible, January 31, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Simply Delectable (Paperback)

I have made many dishes from this book, and highly recommend it.
The recipes are user-friendly, easy and quite delectable. Sharon's style of cooking is so simple to follow. Highly recommended for anyone with good taste in food.