Savor the Moment : Entertaining Without Reservations (Hardcover)

~ Dan Forer (Author), Junior League of Boca Raton (Photographer) "There's an art to celebrating the everyday things-to gathering special friends and family, to creating a memorable setting, and to transforming a collection of recipes..." (more)
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This menu-driven cookbook is filled with more than 300 recipes, stunning four-color photography, versatile entertaining ideas and great presentation tips. On location photography will highlight special menus aboard a yacht, by a waterfall, playing croquet, watching fireworks, overlooking a secret garden, on the polo fields, inside a tiled courtyard, under a beachside gazebo, and in a beautiful dining room. Cooking enthusiasts will enjoy both the quick and easy selections as well as the gourmet creations that are worth the time and effort. In addition to being a first-class cookbook, Savor the Moment is produced by the Junior League of Boca Raton and will raise funds to directly benefit numerous worthwhile community projects.

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Shrimp with Cajun Remoulade Sauce Piquant marinated and grilled shrimp is a lovely start to any barbecue. Remoulade Sauce 1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. minced garlic
2 tsp. minced shallot
1 Tbsp. minced cilantro
1 Tbsp. minced parsley
1 Tbsp. minced chives
1/2 hard-cooked egg, chopped
1 Tbsp. chopped capers
1 to 2 tsp. Cajun seasoning
Cayenne, salt and pepper to taste

Shrimp 3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tsp. lime juice
2 Tbsp. minced basil
salt and pepper to taste
vegetable oil
1 to 2 pounds large uncooked shrimp, peeled

For the sauce, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, shallot, cilantro, parsley, chives, egg, capers, Cajun seasoning, cayenne, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well.

For the shrimp, combine the garlic, shallots, lime juice, basil, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Add enough oil to coat the shrimp and mix well.

Add the shrimp, stirring to coat well. Marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours or longer; drain.

Grill the shrimp until opaque and pink. Serve with the sauce.

Serves four to eight

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Junior League of Boca Raton; 1 edition (September 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967094402
• ISBN-13: 978-0967094403
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 9.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #537,671 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You'll Savor Every Moment Reading It!, January 4, 2000

By A Customer

A must-have for your Junior League cookbook collection. Both cookbook and party planner, Savor the Moment offers delicious menus as well as party theme sugesstions. Treat yourself to this one. If you're technologically saavy, pick up the CD ROM, too. You'll be able to print up your menus, and head to the store in a snap!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book!, May 7, 2001

By	Amy L Huddleston (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

My mother-in-law bought me this book, and I absolutely love it. I display it on my kitchen counter, because the cover is so beautiful. I at first thought the recipes would be a little too much for me, but they're actually very easy to follow and are delicious! The butternut squash lasagne is to die for!

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Cookbook Ever!!, May 9, 2001

By A Customer

I am a collector of cookbooks and found Savor the Moment to be the best one I have. I must have over 500 books. The recipes are wonderful and the photo's are beautiful. I found this book easy to read and follow. The CD Rom version is beautiful as well.

Thank you.