Williams-Sonoma Mastering: Grilling & Barbecuing (Hardcover)

by Rick Rodgers (Author) "Can you trust a tomato in January?..." (more)
Key Phrases: shredded fresh mozzarella cheese, large ripe beefsteak tomatoes, prepared basil pesto, Tomato-Avocado Salsa, Ginger Tomato, Green Zebra (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
The combination of tomatoes and mozzarella on pizza could hardly be more ubiquitous and familiar. But Harron and Sikora demonstrate that the two ingredients can be paired in many other ways, some obvious, others surprising. The authors (Harron's a professional chef; Sikora co-owns a restaurant chain) include recipes for every course except dessert, though the largest number are for snack foods or small dishes such as Pistachio Confetti Canapés or Mozzarella Crostini with Ginger Tomato Jam. Most also have a Mediterranean flavor: naturally, there is a chapter on pasta, and Italian items like Prosciutto-Draped Crostini and Caprese Chopped Salad dominate other sections. In some cases, the inclusion of mozzarella seems frivolous, though few people are likely to protest, for instance, the addition of cheese to the normally cheeseless Catalan Tomato Bread. An introductory section describes the different varieties of tomatoes and mozzarella, though not at great length; in particular, there is less on heirloom tomatoes than readers might hope for. Especially when tomatoes are in season, readers will find this book a great resource of ideas for innovative combinations of the two. Color photos not seen by PW. (May)
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Presents recipes that are sure to tantalize every last taste bud. --Phoenix Home and Garden

This beautifully photographed book will inspire anyone who fell in love with their first bite of lasagna and will expand the possibilities for creating your own memorable dishes. --The Seattle Times --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Free Press (April 25, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0743271076
• ISBN-13: 978-0743271073
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 9.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #779,181 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Two Ingredient Cookbook Offering, October 24, 2008

By	rodboomboom (Dearborn, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Tomatoes & Mozzarella: 100 Ways to Enjoy This Tantalizing Twosome All Year Long (Hardcover)

My wife and myself have become passionate fans of tomato and mozzarella salad, with basil chiffonade and slight dousing of a good Olive Oil. This of course caused great excitement to see this cookbook vectoring off with these two ingredients which are such a gorgeous culinary marriage.

It begins with help in obtaining the best of each ingredients, including growing one's own tomatoes and making one's own mozzarella from the curd stage.

The 100 T&M recipes are organized into various categoires such as breakfast/brunch, finger foods, salads, soups, etc. They are wide ranging and creative. The few that I've tried successfully are: Baked Ricotta and Mozzarella with Olives and Grape Tomato Clusters; Neopalitan Stuffed Chicken, and Potato Tart with Green Beans, Tomato and Mozzarella. Looking forward to many of the remaining 97, such as: Creamy Tomato and Mozzarella Risotto; Tomato, Swiss Chard and Mozzarella Frittata; and Layered Polenta Lasagna with Tomatoes and Mozzarrella.

There are many excellent color photos and the layout is nicely done. Many would enjoy this and put it to good use in their menu planning.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Use this cookbook!, August 18, 2008

By	Bruce Newman (carmel, ny USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tomatoes & Mozzarella: 100 Ways to Enjoy This Tantalizing Twosome All Year Long (Hardcover)

This is an excellent cookbook. I have tried several recipes - with outstanding results. The authors do a great job of blending flavors together to produce visually and vicerally tasty dishes. The variety of dishes is also terrific. One thing I wish they had included was the amount of preparation time for a dish as some of them are quite time consuming.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great cookbook, May 19, 2008

By	S. Sikora (arizona) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Tomatoes & Mozzarella: 100 Ways to Enjoy This Tantalizing Twosome All Year Long (Hardcover)

What a great cookbook. I use all the time. Easy to follow recipes with fresh ingredients you can easily find. Great gift for family and friends too. One of my staple cooking tools.