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Simply Sarasota - Creatively Casual Cuisine - Sarasota Junior League

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Just like the title says, the recipes in this book are simple, yet creative. I'm not a gourmet cook, but these wonderful recipes can make others think I am. I have a nice collection of League cookbooks and this may be the most beautiful, visually, and is certainly one of the best for variety of recipes. I've had success with a couple of desserts already and have made selections to serve on Christmas Day. Highly recommended and a great gift idea too.

I love to entertain. My number one rule when entertaining: never try out a new recipe on guests. But, I've found with this cookbook, I am always able to have a winning dish right out of the gate. I have no qualms trying new recipes here. I've used the recipes to host a baby shower, two holiday dinners, several potlucks and numerous family gatherings. I am the type to research recipes on the internet until I find a recipe that sounds perfect and has garnered 4+ stars in reviews. I never have to research these recipes...I go with them and always have success. This book also offers many unique recipes (not your standard fare for a local cookbook) that are really great. This is a beautiful book to give or keep & display and one that is actually useful!

I am so impressed with this Junior League Cookbook! As everyone else says, it is beautiful, but the recipes is what makes it even more appealing to me. You will find the recipes in categories such as:
Appetizers and Beverages, Breads and Brunch, Soups and Salads, Side Dishes and Vegetables, Entrees, Seafood, and Desserts. It has 191 Pages of Scrumptious Recipes such as: Miniature Pastry Shells with Shrimp, Stuffed Mushrooms, Country Ham Rolls, Green Chili Bites, Blue Cheese Biscuits, Chili Bacon Breadsticks, Smoked Salmon Spread, Crab Cheese Dip, Black Bean Dip, Mango Salsa, Hot Mocha White Chocolate, Chocolate Cherry Banana Bread, Blueberry Bread, Mexican Corn Bread, Bacon Cheddar Scones, Almond Coffe Cake, Macadamia Banana French Toast, Artichoke Quiche, Crustless Crab Quiche, Basil Breakfast Strata, Breakfast Pizza, Cheesy Hash Browns, Homemade Granola, Mediterranean Seafood Stew, Pasta Fagioli, Chicken Corn Chowder, Chicken Lime Chili, Wild Rice Shrimp Salad, Cobb Pasta Salad, Asian Chicken Pasta Salad, Summer Corn and Black Bean Salad, Wasabi Potato Salad, Barley and Mushroom Casserole, Corn Souffle, Ratatouille, Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini, Stuffed Chicken Breasts, Mexican Chicken, Turkey Stroganoff, Shredded Pork, Bodacious Blue Cheese Burgers, Lemon Shrimp Casserole, Linguini and Clams, Baked Tilapia with Vegetables, Lemon Stuffed Baked Trout, Kahlua Cake, Molten Chocolate Cakes, Pumpkin Cake Roll, Cream Cheese Pound Cake, Iced Pound Cake with Chocolate Filling, Kahlua Brownies, and so much more! This is such an Excellent Cookbook, and if you have a chance to pick one up, I would definitely do it! It is worth every penny! You just can't go wrong on this Junior League Cookbook!

If you collect cookbooks, this may be your favorite too. The pictures are frame-worthy, but the recipes are what keeps this book off my coffee table and in my kitchen.

Not only are the pictures gorgeous but it actually has recipes that are easy to prepare and look like you spent all day in the kitchen. A wonderful gift for all of your family and friends. Everything we have tried is absolutely delicious and your guests will leave wanting the recipes. This cookbook is one you can definitely use for years to come.

I am so impressed with this book! It has the most beautiful pictures of famous Sarasota landmarks and photos of some of the recipes, too. It's even a good read, dispensing fun facts, wine pairings and great sotries of Sarasota past and present. It's a great gift idea for anyone that's been to Sarasota, wants to go to Sarasota or even knows anyone in Sarasota. The recipes are casual, yet elegant and easy to make. Yum!

I think this book is the most beautiful cookbook I have ever seen. The organization of the cookbook is so helpful. My favorite part is the beautiful photographs from the area, as well as the helpful hints to cooking at the bottom of the pages.