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Flavored Oils: 50 Recipes for Cooking With Infused Oils
Flavored Oils 50 Recipes for Cooking With Infused Oils Author:Michael Chiarello, Penny Wisner, Penelope Wisner This practical cookbook reveals how oils enhanced with the essence of herbs, spices, fruits and vegetables captured at their peak can add a gourmet touch to practically any dish. Low in saturated fats and easy to use, flavored oils make healthful alternatives to mayonnaises and sauces in everything from marinades and vinaigrettes to appetizers a... more »nd entrees. 24 color photos.
From Publishers Weekly
The owner/chef of Napa Valley's Tra Vigne restaurant, Chiarello shares his wisdom about those darlings of today's ambitious cooks, flavored oils. No secret to anyone who's dined in an upscale restaurant within the last 10 years, oils flavored with herbs (or fruit, garlic or porcini) add complexity to many dishes. Chiarello's detailed advice on their judicious use includes instructions for infusions that are careful yet not fussy (e.g., be sure to rinse cloths thoroughly before using them as filters, lest the taste of a detergent be imparted). Noting that commercially prepared flavored oils are also available, he offers simple and clear recipes (the Garlic Smashed Potatoes are particularly tempting) in which plain olive oil can be substituted for the jazzier variations. The festive book design and close-up color photos match Chiarello's cheery tones.
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