The Ski House Cookbook: Warm Winter Dishes for Cold Weather Fun (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Sarah Pinneo (Author)

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What could be better than standing on top of a mountain, snow sparkling, the slopes calling? Not much, except perhaps skiing down to a warm, home-cooked meal that comes together effortlessly.

The Ski House Cookbook makes it all possible with 125 recipes that will keep you on the slopes or winding down with friends afterward, not stuck at the stove. Here are easy and delicious meals designed with minimum prep times for often limited home-away-from-home kitchens, from quick-cooking roasts, sautés, and other fast meals to slow-cooker dishes and recipes that can be made in advance and frozen. And, to get you in the right frame of mind, each recipe is coded with a difficulty rating that corresponds to the familiar green dots, blue squares, and black diamonds of the slopes.

Start the day with ’Twas the Night Before French Toast (assembled in advance and baked in the morning) to keep you going until lunchtime, when a Colorado Cubano (made in a flash from readily available deli meats) will refuel you for the afternoon. An entire chapter of après-ski snacks, including Green Mountain Fondue and Spicy Roasted Chickpeas, helps tide you over until dinner, which includes tempting options such as Roasted Pork Loin with Cherry Balsamic Pan Sauce, Mogul Beef Chili, and Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon. Hearty soups and pastas and indulgent desserts round out this collection of recipes that will warm you up from the inside out.

In addition to the irresistible recipes, The Ski House Cookbook offers practical information on cooking at high altitudes, a section on getting the most out of your slow cooker, and 50 beautiful full-color photographs of the great dishes and snowy landscapes that skiers love. So whether you’re hitting the slopes or just dreaming of days in the lodge, a double diamond pro or struggling down the bunny hill for the first time, here is your go-to guide to making easy, satisfying, and comforting winter meals.

About the Author

Tina Anderson, photo director of Family Circle, honed her cooking skills as a participant in food contests such as the Pillsbury Bake-Off. She lives in New York City and enjoys skiing Double-jack at Breckenridge, in Colorado.

Sarah Pinneo, a former director at Deutsche Bank Securities, is a mother of two who divides her time between New York City and Ludlow, Vermont. Her favorite ski run is Bittersweet, in Killington, Vermont.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Clarkson Potter (October 23, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 030733998X
• ISBN-13: 978-0307339980
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #22,937 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Snow!, October 26, 2007

By	A. Gosse (New York, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I can't wait for it to snow! This cookbook has me
pining for chilly nights and hot chocolate! The
recipes are straightforward and delicious. I've never
had such an easy time with fondue--and the Green
Mountain version is great. I highly recommend the
Pan-roasted steaks. This is the best way I've ever
tried for making perfect steak at home. (I tried the
15 minute mac & cheese for fun and I wish I made more)
There are lots of quick dessert recipes, but if
you've got the time make the Sticky toffee pudding!
Ah, if only it were January...

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best cookbooks I've ever purchased!, January 14, 2008

By	K. Luby (Connecticut) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this book about 3 weeks ago and have already made at least 10 items from it... some of them two or three times. All of the recipes I've tried so far are great. Some of my favorites are the beef stew, Vermont risotto, sour cream muffins and Rustic Apple-Pear pie. All of the recipes are very easy to follow as well. I am planning to give this book as a gift many times over!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book!, November 13, 2007

By	Christine Ryan "China Bowler" (New York) - See all my reviews

I love skiing and food, so what could be better than a cookbook that combines both passions? The recipes are simple and delicious. I made the chicken with tarragon cream sauce and the apple crisp for a dinner party and they were huge hits. Can't wait to try the others. Next up: Pulled pork, one of my favorites. I will definitely give this book as a Christmas present to friends who love to cook.